Transitions Gen S vs XTRActive | How To Choose The Right One For You
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- Now that Transitions Gen S is here, why do we still have Transitions XTRActive? Is it now obsolete? Well in fact these are two distinct technologies that each serve their own purpose. This video will help you understand the differences between them, and which one or both might be right for you.
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0:00 Intro
1:08 Gen S or XTRActive
2:00 Gens S Pros & Cons
4:00 XTRActive Pros & Cons
6:00 Effect of Temperature
6:57 Cons of XTRActive
7:27 Difference in a Nutshell
9:03 Closing Thoughts - Jak na to + styl
I have a pair with Gen 8 and a pair with Xtractive. Both purchased last summer. My experience:
1, Xtractive definitely don't look remotely clear indoors and are obviously showing a tint.
2, Gen 8's do not go fully clear indoors as advertised. Even at night when there is no ambient UV coming in through the window there is a very tiny hint of a tint.
3, Xtractive do get darker, AND also are able to get dark outside from bounce-light - e.g. if you are wearing a cap/hat so there is no direct sunlight on them, they still tint up nicely.
4, Gen 8's can get dark when in direct sunlight, but when wearing a sunhat/cap, they are far less effective than Xtractive and won't achieve an eye-hiding tint.
My advice would be to ask yourself these questions:
a, do I want a pair of very effective sunglasses that lighten up enough to see when I walk into a shop/dark area, but don't look good when in the office or just at home due to a residual tint, such that I'd still need a normal pair of standard spectacles for home/office?
b, do I want a pair of so-so sunglasses, but that are passably clear in the office/home, even if not perfectly clear, but good enough to be my one and only pair of glasses?
That will inform your buying choice. There is no perfect solution. If there were, they wouldn't sell both options right? There is clearly a market for both types of lense, which tells you that they are really for different use cases.
I don't have Gen S yet, and they may change the equation if they perform better outdoors and can achieve class 3 darkness more regularly, and not just with the sun directly on them.
Such wonderful content. Very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for explaining
You are welcome!
Thank you for this!
My pleasure!
i have ray ban meta transitions. theres a gen 8 on it. and it sux in the cockpit and inside car.
Great video as always.
I am currently using Zeiss PhotoFusion X Extra Grey. So XtrActive equivalent. And I LOVE them.
Just out of curiosity, do the regular Transition lenses really not tint AT ALL behind a windshield? I'll be getting myself a Ruby pair -regardless- but figured I'd ask from a reputable source.
I have the xtra active and they barely tint behind windshield
Transitions don't really darken in the vehicle because most wondows have some tint that blocks UV. If your vehicle doesn't have that it should turn darker.
Not at all if you have a newer car with all windows coated. But neither does regular PhotoFusion X, I have Blue and Pioneer, as well as Gen S and xTraActive. Don’t have Extra Grey yet tho.
@@zomgitsmax My ExtrActives get dark some no matter what. Could have to do with my local weather too!
This more answers my question though. Thank you.
@@zorkblat3858 my xtrActives do too. My Gen S and Photofusion X that’s not extra grey don’t tho, but I also usually put static tints over them anyways.
Thanks for the video. Great review! The only thing that would have been nice to have added is about the permanent indoor tint. Can you please answer:
1) What’s the indoor (permanent) tint percent? (Is it less than 10%?)
2) Did the gen 2 (new generation) Xtractive that you mentioned also just come out in April 2024?
3) Since you have both Gen 8/S and the new generation Xtractive, do you find that the Xtractives don’t let you see as well as the Gen 8/S since they are not as clear indoors as Gen8/S? What about at night,is it harder to see well with Xtractive due to the permanent tint (so less light going through)?
Thanks so much.
Thank you! These are great questions.
1.) I don't have the indoor tint percentage off hand. XTRActive is described as having a hint of tint. I would guess to say it is less than 10%. It can just barely be seen when the lens is laid down on white paper. I believe the vast majority if people will not be able to see it when you are wearing the glasses.
2.) XTRActive New Gen or Gen 2 was late 2021, which I believe was also when XTRActive Polarized released in the U.S.
3.) Again, the tint being less than 10% or just a hint of tint is hardly noticeable to anyone. Not the wearer and not the person looking at you. In my experience most people will not be aware of it at all. I say most people, not all people. For this reason is perfectly fine to wear at night. I have may pairs of glasses in my personal collection that have a 30% indoor tint thatI can wear at night. Those are definitely noticeable, but do not bother me. 30% might bother some people at night. Less than 10% will bother virtually no one.
I have the xtra active polarized and use it as my daily glasses. It never bothered me at all at night. Its just comfortable to wear.
Hi, I heard that the XTRActive also maintain a slight tint at all times, even indoors. Is that still true? Or was that only for the first gen?
That's still true. I have gen2 XTRActive and they maintain a slight tint indoors, which I actually prefer. I think that's another point that could have been hit here in terms of differences in use cases. Some folks who are more sensitive to indoor lighting or work behind a computer screen all day stand to benefit from that indoor tint. The faster return to clear in the new genS signature is appealing, but maintaining an indoor tint is higher priority for me personally.
There’s a slight tint, but unless they’re a trained optician, it’s very unlikely anyone will notice in normally lit rooms, and nothing similar to the first gen indoor tint. I have Gen S, 8, and XTRActive NG (new generation aka 2ed gen released in 2022) and would honestly only consider the XTRActives for any new pairs, aside from if i wanted a certain style color (like the Gen S Ruby I got). They get significantly darker out of the car than Gen 8 or S’s do, which is the most important thing for me. I don’t mind the fade back when going inside personally, but like mentioned in the video, they all have their place, especially if you have an “eyewear wardrobe” with different glasses for different purposes.
Just combine a 10% indoor base tint of your choice with either gen S or xtractive or gen 8 choice of color and there ya go! I personally have a 10% rose base indoor tint combined with gen S rose (outdoors sunny day) installed on my M1028 Matsuda Frames (crystal clear with gold) with an exterior coat of Zeiss HD bluish color pretty sick!
In other words my lenses change back to 10% rose tint instead of 100% clear. (When indoors)
I'm just curious, would it be possible to put that lime green tint on a ruby red Gen S and add mirror flash?
Thanks so much.😊
Yes you can! You are welcome to email me daniel@hicksbrunson.com if you are interested in having this done.
@@HicksBrunsonEyewear Thanks so much!
I wondered about that few months ago but ended up taking the xtra active polarized ones. It gets pretty hot in here around like 50 cslcius in Summer so I think i made the right decision.
I'm just wondering though, is it true that the polarized xtraactive are less darker than the regular xtraactive?
Yes they’re definitely not as dark as xtrActive NG, they also activate more easily indoors for some reason in my experience.
I have noticed this too. My XTRActive Polarized darken pretty well in my car. I think just as much as my XTRActive NG, but possibly they do not get as dark overall in direct sunlight. However, since they become polarized as they darken they feel just as if not more comfortable in bright sun.
So if you need it with prescription for distance for driving (and for use inside sometimes)then the regular Xtractive would be best for day / night ? Do the gen S not have a tint in the car? I heard that they do have a tint .. does it depend on the color?
Gen S, or any (‘Gen #’ series) will only activate by direct UV light, which is filtered out by modern car windows. Thereby no color of Gen S will activate at all in a car.
XtraActive is also activated by visible light, so it does work in the car, but only to around 30-50% tint vs the 85% they get to outside the car, which is the same as dedicated sunglasses.
Overall it’s best to use a dedicated pair of single vision sunglasses when driving, and use your transitions for night time driving and when walking around outside. When driving there really isn’t a replacement to real sunglasses, aside from a clip on or something similar.
@@zomgitsmax thanks. I got some ( gen s )and they have a tint in the car but its very light
Some say they have seen their Gen S tint in the car. I have never seen my Gen 8 or Gen S tint in the car. If they did it was not enough for me to be able to see it so it might as well not have ever happened. XTRActive is my personal favorite for all times of day.
I agree with you. A pair of dedicated sunglasses are best for driving, especially long drives. I made a video comparing Transitions vs Sunglasses exploring this topic a little deeper. Check it out here: czcams.com/video/e3zxmSbr7KQ/video.htmlsi=rZ4x0oYWGoNQ3uCj
Is Gen S ok to wear when driving please. Thanks.
Gen S is fine to wear driving, it just will not darken behind the windshield the way that XTRActive will.
How do they compare as LED blue light reduction?
The do block 15 to 30 percent of Blue Light. Don't quote me, but I believe Gen S is closer to 15% and XTRActive is closer to 30%. That is when they are at their clear or mostly clear indoor state. That percentage would be higher if they have darkened.
Which is faster to fade-back to clear condition, Transitions Gen S or Photofusion X?
I have not yet run that experiment. Perhaps in a future video...
I have both a pair of progressives with Xtractive New Generation Gray and Transitions Gen 8 Brown. I wear the Xtractive pair much more than the Gen 8 but I also have a pair of single vision sunglasses with a mirror coating. What are your thoughts on Transitions Drivewear lenses as a replacement for prescription sunglasses?
Drivewear lenses are a fantastic replacement for Rx sunglasses! I wear them myself. My coworkers wears a Drivewear lens with a custom Flash Gold Mirror in her gold American Optical frame. I should have done a video on Drivewear by now. It may be one of the more underrated lenses out right now.
@@HicksBrunsonEyewear Thanks for the reply Daniel.
Transxtractive (sp?) don't get as clear inside, either.
The New Generation (NG released in 2022) will get nearly as clear when in room that’s not overly bright, but because they react to visible light, they can react in a bright room.
They’re nothing like the old generation with that constant cast of digital grey tho.
They don't get as clear, but we're talking about a hint of tint. Less than 10% so most people will not notice or be bothered by this. For visible light to make the tint darken it has to be quite strong. Sunlight coming through a window will do it if you are very close to a large window. Interior lighting will not make them darken.
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