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Smith 4D MAG vs Anon M4 Toric

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Anon M4 Toric is cheaper at $270. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Smith 4D MAG or Anon M4 Toric?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Anon M4 Toric is the cheaper at $270.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Smith 4D MAG Anon M4 Toric
US price $280 $270
BrandSmith OpticsAnon
Released
Lens vlt (%) ChromaPop Sun Black, 10% (ChromaPop Storm Rose Flash 28% and ChromaPop Everyday Green Mirror 23% also offered) Perceive Sunny Bronze, 23% (Perceive Sunny Onyx 8% and Perceive Cloudy Pink 45% also offered)
Lens geometry (cylindrical/spherical/toric) Spherical outer lens over a toric BirdCage 2.0 inner frame for expanded peripheral vision Toric (cylindrical/toric hybrid); a spherical Sonar-lens M4 variant is also sold
Lens interchange system Smith MAG magnetic quick-release lens system Anon Magna-Tech magnetic quick-change lens system
Anti-fog coating/venting Smith Fog-X inner-lens anti-fog coating with AirEvac brow venting Anti-fog coating with dual-layer foam and top/bottom perimeter venting
Photochromic option Yes — ChromaPop Photochromic Rose Flash lens option, VLT ~25-50% Yes — Perceive Variable Green photochromic lens, VLT ~15-59%
Frame size fit Large — fits medium-large faces; Low Bridge Fit version also sold Medium-Large — fits medium to large faces
Helmet compatibility Yes — integrates with Smith helmets Yes — MFI (Magnetic Facemask Integration) compatible headgear
Otg (over-glasses) fit No — dedicated OTG fit not offered on 4D MAG No

Sources — Smith 4D MAG: smithoptics.com (verified 2026-08-11). Anon M4 Toric: anon.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Smith 4D MAG and Anon M4 Toric?

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

  • Lens vlt (%): Smith 4D MAG ChromaPop Sun Black, 10% (ChromaPop Storm Rose Flash 28% and ChromaPop Everyday Green Mirror 23% also offered) vs Anon M4 Toric Perceive Sunny Bronze, 23% (Perceive Sunny Onyx 8% and Perceive Cloudy Pink 45% also offered)
  • Lens geometry (cylindrical/spherical/toric): Smith 4D MAG Spherical outer lens over a toric BirdCage 2.0 inner frame for expanded peripheral vision vs Anon M4 Toric Toric (cylindrical/toric hybrid); a spherical Sonar-lens M4 variant is also sold
  • Lens interchange system: Smith 4D MAG Smith MAG magnetic quick-release lens system vs Anon M4 Toric Anon Magna-Tech magnetic quick-change lens system
  • Anti-fog coating/venting: Smith 4D MAG Smith Fog-X inner-lens anti-fog coating with AirEvac brow venting vs Anon M4 Toric Anti-fog coating with dual-layer foam and top/bottom perimeter venting
  • Photochromic option: Smith 4D MAG Yes — ChromaPop Photochromic Rose Flash lens option, VLT ~25-50% vs Anon M4 Toric Yes — Perceive Variable Green photochromic lens, VLT ~15-59%
  • Frame size fit: Smith 4D MAG Large — fits medium-large faces; Low Bridge Fit version also sold vs Anon M4 Toric Medium-Large — fits medium to large faces
  • Helmet compatibility: Smith 4D MAG Yes — integrates with Smith helmets vs Anon M4 Toric Yes — MFI (Magnetic Facemask Integration) compatible headgear
  • Otg (over-glasses) fit: Smith 4D MAG No — dedicated OTG fit not offered on 4D MAG vs Anon M4 Toric No

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