Quick answer

Choose PureVision 2 HD for superior night vision and glare reduction, or Air Optix Colors if you want to enhance or change your eye color with a monthly lens.

Vision clarity vs. color enhancement

PureVision 2 HD uses HD Optics to reduce halos and glare, especially in low light, making it ideal for driving at night or working under variable lighting. Air Optix Colors focuses on aesthetic transformation with 12 color options, but does not advertise any special vision-enhancing technology.

Material and comfort differences

Both lenses use silicone hydrogel materials for high oxygen transmission, but their compositions differ. PureVision 2 HD is made from 64% balafilcon A, while Air Optix Colors uses 67% lotrafilcon B. Both are FDA-approved for monthly replacement, but individual comfort may vary based on your eye sensitivity.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Vision quality: PureVision 2 HD provides HD Optics for reduced glare and halos; Air Optix Colors does not advertise any vision-enhancing features.
  • Color options: Air Optix Colors offers 12 color choices; PureVision 2 HD is only available in clear.
  • Price per box (6 lenses): PureVision 2 HD is USD 57.66; Air Optix Colors is USD 88.74.

Product facts

  • PureVision 2 HD - 6 Pack: PureVision 2 HD is made from 64% balafilcon A and features HD Optics to reduce halos and glare, especially in low light. This means clearer, crisper vision during nighttime driving or in dim environments.

    PureVision 2 HD - 6 Pack

    PureVision 2 HD - 6 Pack

  • Air Optix Colors - 6 pack: Air Optix Colors is made from 67% lotrafilcon B and offers 12 color options to enhance or change eye color. You can dramatically alter your appearance while still wearing a monthly disposable lens.

    Air Optix Colors - 6 pack

    Air Optix Colors - 6 pack

Which lens should you choose?

Best for

  • Drivers or anyone who needs sharp vision in low light and wants to minimize glare.
  • Budget-conscious wearers who prioritize vision performance over cosmetic options.

Not ideal for

  • Anyone who wants to change or enhance their eye color with a monthly lens.
  • Wearers who prefer a clear lens with no color enhancement.