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HEAD Neves Sunscreen Goggles
Step into the sci-fi end of goggle tech. The HEAD Neves Sunscreen Goggles use a solar-powered LCD lens that instantly changes tint as the light shifts, so you can ski from flat-light trees to blazing glacier pitches without ever touching your goggles.
Key Features
- Solar-powered Sunscreen lens – built-in solar panel powers an LCD that darkens in bright sun and lightens in shade; no batteries, no button presses.
- Automatic S1–S3 photochromic range – lens adjusts roughly from VLT 45–16%, covering cloudy, mixed and full-sun conditions.
- Cylindrical double lens – wide field of view with low distortion and 100% UV400 protection.
- Anti-fog + venting system – internal coatings and venting foam help keep things clear on sweaty laps.
- Triple-layer face foam – dual-density foam with microfleece for comfort and climate control against your skin.
- Sizes: Medium & Large – unisex fit designed to pair cleanly with modern helmets.
- Price at Ski Exchange: £330 (Medium or Large).
On-snow performance
Light management
This is the big story. The Sunscreen lens constantly reads the light and tweaks the tint via a liquid-crystal layer, so you don’t get that “too dark in the trees, too light on the glacier” compromise you get with a single fixed tint. In practice it behaves like a very fast photochromic lens that jumps across S1–S3 in a split second, rather than slowly fading.
For travel and all-day resort skiing it’s a massive win: fly out with one goggle, not three spare lenses, and forget about faffing at the top of every lift.
Field of view & clarity
The Neves platform is all about a big, cinematic view. The cylindrical double lens and frameless-style design give you loads of peripheral vision, so you can see into side hits, passing riders and race gates without turning your head.
Optically it’s crisp with strong contrast – not quite a wild colour-boost like some 5K / Prizm-style lenses, but very natural, which many skiers prefer for long days.
Fog resistance & comfort
UV400 protection, anti-fog coatings and proper venting foam work together to keep steam at bay; combined with triple-layer foam, they stay comfortable and clear from first lift to last drink.
The frame is medium–large with decent helmet compatibility; two sizes (M & L) help you dial in the fit if you sit at either end of the spectrum.
Best for
- Tech-curious skiers & riders who want the latest goggle innovation.
- All-day resort skiers who ride in everything from flat light to full sun and hate swapping lenses.
- Freeriders & instructors who value a big field of view and consistent vision across rapidly changing terrain.
Verdict
The HEAD Neves Sunscreen Goggles are a proper leap forward rather than just another lens tint. If you’re willing to invest, they replace the whole “carry three lenses and hope you guess right” game with one smart, solar-powered solution that just…works.
For tech-forward skiers and snowboarders who spend serious time on the hill, these won’t just be a talking point in the lift queue – they’ll quietly become the only goggles you want to pack.