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The Intensity from the French manufacturer is the ultra-lightweight in our test with a total of 14 photochromic sunglasses. No other sports goggles come close to the 18.7 grams of the Julbo. If you're looking for a touch of nothing for your nose, you could be on the right track here.
Julbo makes a few compromises to achieve the low weight. For example, the mono lens is slightly narrower than on many other models. The temples are particularly delicate and the Intensity does not have an adjustment option - either on the temples or on the nose bridge. You should therefore definitely try on the Julbo before buying.
The Intensity comes with a standard soft case and goggle bag - that's it. The nose pads and temples are lightly rubberised and sit comfortably on the head. The Julbo also sits quite securely on a medium-width nose bridge. There is sufficient face coverage towards the cheekbones, with only a slight draught blowing behind the lens at the sides. Small ventilation slits on the top of the lens provide additional ventilation. These are not really necessary, as the Julbo's anti-fog coating works quite reliably.
Contrast-enhancing filters from category 0
We think it's great that the tinting of the Reactiv lens starts at category 0. This means that the Julbo is still suitable for driving in low light conditions. We were also impressed by the tinting because it - similar to the Evil Eye Trailsense II - does not change to grey, but rather to a slightly reddish tone and thus enhances the contrasts on the path.
In our laboratory test, however, the Julbo did not perform quite as well. While the Intensity darkens quite quickly, it brightens up again only hesitantly and therefore only lands in the bottom third.
Thanks to its half-frame construction and very narrow frame, the Intensity offers an excellent field of vision. Combined with the low weight, you'll want to reach for the glasses when you're out and about to make sure that the Julbo is really still there. Sensitive sportspeople may be a little bothered by the delicate temple tips and narrow nose bridge, which offer little contact surface. Otherwise, despite its low weight, the Intensity has enough resilience to sit firmly on the head.
Due to the somewhat smaller and, above all, narrower and less curved windscreen, a relatively large amount of draught gets past the sides and bottom of the Julbo. When travelling at speed, a tear or two can run down the windscreen. On the other hand, the Julbo is quite well protected against fogging. Thanks to the slightly airier fit and the good anti-fog coating, we at least had no problems in this respect.
Julbo Intensity - Info & Price
- Price: 214,90 Euro >> available here
- Made in: EU
- Weight: 18,7 g
- Width / temple length: 142 / 130 mm
- Nose bridge width / lens height18 / 56 mm
- Adjustability: none
- Filter colour / filter class: red-orange / 0-3
- Light transmission measured: 86 - 16 %
- FitMedium width, narrow to medium nose bridge
- Equipment / special featuresSoft case; microfibre bag / front ventilation
- Alternatives: 4 frame and filter colours
Evaluation & conclusion
With this flyweight, you often wonder whether you are really wearing glasses. But this is also due to the unrestricted field of vision. The high-contrast reddish tint is also great. The Intensity is stable and comfortable - but it has to fit, as there are no adjustment options. The self-tinting Julbo lens only clears up slowly and lets some wind through at the sides. Good anti-fog protection!
Stefan Frey
Editor
