Trying the M5 after a few years of good experience with the Smith 4D. The M5 fits my face better and the peripheral vision is as good or better than the 4D. I also prefer the lens magnets over the lever-lock with the 4D. The M4 did not fit me well hence the reason I went with the 4D over any Anon google. I also ended up swapping my helmet too from a Smith Vantage to an Anon Merak for the best goggle compatibility.
I had read one review that there was a potential for water leakage with the M5 due to the rimless design; that there exists a minute space between frame and lense and this posed a problem during heavy snow/wet conditions. Anyone have any experience with this? Thoughts?
thanks for the review, very informative! I was actually searching for M4, but realized there is m5 version of it as well. I am planning to get oakley mod5, and I think both m4 and m5 should work well. The only thing I am afraid, is the big nose issue. I am gonna try m5 after i get my helmet to see if it goes well, plus check the nose situation.
Thank you for the great banter, information and education! Have an M2 at the moment and considering flipping up to the M5, would you say there is a considerable difference between the comfort and lens tech? Cheers
Thanks! Aesthetics definitely play a role. Most people prefer the slim down look of the cylinder shape. Toric lenses provide better clarity with less perceived distortion by comparison. They also have a tendency to NOT fog up as quickly. The range of view is the same for both.
I got the M5s returned them next day. The normal size M5s are smaller than the normal size M4s. The whole feel of the mask is smaller on the face which makes you feel stifled due to how it hugs. Honestly if they just made the same size goggles with the different new lenses they would have had me for the long run but the shrinkage in the actual goggle itself will never make me get m5s. you can see the size difference in the video when next to each other. Maybe its because i dont ahve a small face but i dont like the M5s at all compared to M4s
Excellent review. I got the M4 for Christmas and would be replacing entry level Scott goggles which have actually been great for a few seasons. They are smaller than the Anon. The M4 sits a little low on the bridge of my nose and compresses it. Does the M5 sit higher or provide a touch more room since the lenses are smaller? Thanks to anyone who answers.
Is there a difference in the fog resistance between the goggles? Does one have more or less air volume interiorly? I found that my M4’s fogged easily even with MFI and matching anon helmet.
HI! Resistance to fog is about the same between the 2 models. That is to say, you wouldn't be able to tell a difference. Some claim that cylindrical lenses fog easier than spherical or toric lenses due to the reduced overall volume, but the difference is so minor that it's essentially indistinguishable.
Hello! From what we've been able to discern, there's no difference in overall quality between the MFI attachment for the M5 vs. other models that include the MFI attachment.
@SportRxSanDiego - NEED YOUR HELP! I got the Anon M4, with the Sonar Smoke by Zeiss VLT 7% S4 and the Sonar IR Blue by Zeiss VLT 39% S2 - unfortunately, somebody stole them, so I need to replace. SONAR are discontinued. Which 2 lenses from PERCEIVE line can replace my stolen Sonars? I only have the Sonar Night by Zeiss VLT 77% S1 as spare, but nothing for cloudy or blue bird days :( Thank you for your helpful videos!
Oakley may offer the best lenses in terms of contrast and color enhancement for snow, however the interchangeability of the lenses with Anon is unsurpassed. Plus, you get a bonus lens for low light conditions with Anon. Both offer their own unique strengths that separate them from the pack. You can't go wrong with either, as it's more about personal preference.
I had the Oakley flightdeck before I got to anon m4. 10 out of 10 recommend the anon over the Oakley! The flight deck lens is significantly more annoying to change, then the magnet tech on the Anon.
Is M5 compatible with Oakley Mod 5? I have Line Miner and thinking to swap to M5. Also heard that spare lens does bot come with hard case. Is that true?
Hi! The M5 is similar in size and bulk to the Line Miner so it should pair well with the Mod 5. The M5 comes with a microfiber bag for the spare lens, but a hard case can be purchased 👉www.sportrx.com/sportrx-snow-goggle-case-2022.html
yo, looking for your opinion. i have an old cheap pair of retail Smith's, they were probably $50-$80 at the time. i wanted to upgrade and have tried on Glade Fathom+, Anon M4, 2 types of Oakley, and Smith IO Mag. the glade was too tight on my nose, bothered breathing, didnt' care for the oakleys, the M4's looked great but i felt they were a little too far from my face which was awkward, and the Smith Io MAG was probably the best fit. however i didn't prefer the fit of the IO Mag to my cheap old Smith's. i find the cheap old Smith's sit closer to my face, to where i don't see the nose area as much. which goggle would you recommend with maybe a wider nose area (for breathing), or one that sits a little closer to your face?
What type of Oakleys did you get? I was going to try the flight decks. I have Smith Skyline and want to try the Glade Adapt 2S cause everyone was raving about them and their pjotochromatic tech that changes the tint per condition so you don't have to switch out the lenses.
HI! The M5 is considered a medium size goggle and it does come in a Low Bridge Fit version (previously referred to as Asian Fit): 👉www.sportrx.com/anon-m5-mfi-snow-goggle-low-bridge-fit.html🔥
Not any more or less than other high end goggle models. We recently tested these during some rain/overcast/snow conditions. Only after some multiple runs and full physical exertion did we notice some fogging on the backside. Held up pretty good for the most part.
