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Consumers review and rate sunglasses primarily based on looks and style, but they should also possess certain features to protect your eyes. The most crucial is UV protection. The label should specifically say "100 percent UV protection" or "UV 400," which means the same thing. Lens material is another thing to consider. Polycarbonate is preferred over plastic because it is durable, doesn't distort vision, and protects the eyes from debris. Polarized lenses help reduce the glare off things like water and cars. Tinted lenses can also reduce glare. Additional coatings include gradient, mirrored, anti-reflective, and scratch-resistant. Finally, the best budget sunglasses come with some sort of warranty; however, it doesn't usually cover scratches.

Gender Lens Material UV Protection Polarized Lenses Lens Coatings Warranty
JiMarti Sunglasses estimated price $13
Men and women Polycarbonate 100% Some models Mirror, reflective, and scratch-resistant coatings on some models 30-day money-back guarantee, lifetime breakage warranty
Sunbelt Sunglasses estimated price $20
Men, women, and kids Polycarbonate 100% All models None Limited lifetime warranty
Black Flys Sunglasses estimated price $17
Men and women Polycarbonate 100% Some models None 1-year limited manufacturer warranty
Nike Sunglasses estimated price $30
Men and women Polycarbonate 100% Some models None on low-cost models 1-year warranty on workmanship and materials
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