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Anon M4 Toric vs POC Retina

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. POC Retina is cheaper at $250. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Anon M4 Toric or POC Retina?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The POC Retina is the cheaper at $250.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Anon M4 Toric POC Retina
US price $270 $250
BrandAnonPOC
Released
Lens vlt (%) Perceive Sunny Bronze, 23% (Perceive Sunny Onyx 8% and Perceive Cloudy Pink 45% also offered) Clarity Photochromic, VLT range ~16-68%
Lens geometry (cylindrical/spherical/toric) Toric (cylindrical/toric hybrid); a spherical Sonar-lens M4 variant is also sold Spherical
Lens interchange system Anon Magna-Tech magnetic quick-change lens system Toolless interchangeable lens system
Anti-fog coating/venting Anti-fog coating with dual-layer foam and top/bottom perimeter venting Anti-fog coating with dual-lens venting channels
Photochromic option Yes — Perceive Variable Green photochromic lens, VLT ~15-59% Yes — Clarity Photochromic lens is the flagship lens on this model
Frame size fit Medium-Large — fits medium to large faces Medium-Large
Helmet compatibility Yes — MFI (Magnetic Facemask Integration) compatible headgear Yes — integrates with POC helmets
Otg (over-glasses) fit No No

Sources — Anon M4 Toric: anon.com (verified 2026-08-11). POC Retina: pocsports.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Anon M4 Toric and POC Retina?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Lens vlt (%): Anon M4 Toric Perceive Sunny Bronze, 23% (Perceive Sunny Onyx 8% and Perceive Cloudy Pink 45% also offered) vs POC Retina Clarity Photochromic, VLT range ~16-68%
  • Lens geometry (cylindrical/spherical/toric): Anon M4 Toric Toric (cylindrical/toric hybrid); a spherical Sonar-lens M4 variant is also sold vs POC Retina Spherical
  • Lens interchange system: Anon M4 Toric Anon Magna-Tech magnetic quick-change lens system vs POC Retina Toolless interchangeable lens system
  • Anti-fog coating/venting: Anon M4 Toric Anti-fog coating with dual-layer foam and top/bottom perimeter venting vs POC Retina Anti-fog coating with dual-lens venting channels
  • Photochromic option: Anon M4 Toric Yes — Perceive Variable Green photochromic lens, VLT ~15-59% vs POC Retina Yes — Clarity Photochromic lens is the flagship lens on this model
  • Frame size fit: Anon M4 Toric Medium-Large — fits medium to large faces vs POC Retina Medium-Large
  • Helmet compatibility: Anon M4 Toric Yes — MFI (Magnetic Facemask Integration) compatible headgear vs POC Retina Yes — integrates with POC helmets

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