Posted by Backcountry & Beyond on 15th Mar 2022

Costa 580P vs. 580G

When browsing Costa Sunglasses, you’ll notice that each pair is labeled with 580G or 580P. Knowing what this means and the difference between the two can help you make the best selection for what you want and need.Before getting into the difference between 580G and 580P, you probably want to know what the number 580 means. 580 is named after the blue light wavelengths it filters out. Costa, with the help of their in-house light spectrum experts, created this 580 lens to enhance colors and eliminate haze and blur. The technology, along with filtering out the harmful blue lights, also filters out yellow lights which allow the greens and reds to appear sharper. 580 technology also absorbs HEV light which is known to cause various eye diseases. Overall, this means greater protection for your eyes and enhanced color for your vision.

The “P” in 580P stands for polycarbonate which is a material that’s lighter and thinner than regular plastic. The benefits of polycarbonate lenses are that they are shatterproof, durable and extremely lightweight, making them the perfect option for extended use. Costa 580P lenses also use a C-WALL molecular bond to make them more scratch resistant than other plastic lenses. Overall, Costa 580P Sunglasses offer more durability and are the most lightweight option. The price point for 580P lenses is also about $50 less if you are on a budget.

On the other hand, the 580G lens’ best feature, while still being durable, will be their clarity and scratch-proof technology. They also come with the added benefit of being 22% lighter and 20% thinner than other glass lenses out there. While Costa 580G glasses tend to be more expensive than the 580P options, they will scratch far less than the 580P lenses and will offer greater clarity and crispness that will last.

So which lens should you get? That depends on you. Consider what activities you’ll be doing when wearing your sunglasses, where you’ll be doing those activities and how often you’ll be wearing them. The great thing about Costa Sunglasses is that all of them are polarized, so whichever option you go with, rest assured that your eyes will be protected for wherever adventure brings you.

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