3M Speedglas vs Lincoln Electric:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lincoln Electric had more branded searches than 3M Speedglas among auto darkening helmet brands worldwide. Lincoln Electric had about 107,000 branded searches, while 3M Speedglas had 13,200. Lincoln Electric made up 29.5% of all auto darkening helmet brand searches we track, and 3M Speedglas accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about auto darkening helmet brands, Lincoln Electric appeared in four of the five answers and 3M Speedglas in three. Lincoln Electric was mentioned before 3M Speedglas in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Lincoln Electric, about 8 searches for every 1 for 3M Speedglas
Who does AI mention more?
Lincoln Electric, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, 3M Speedglas in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Lincoln Electric, named ahead of 3M Speedglas in 2 of 3 answers
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Top auto darkening helmet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lincoln Electric was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 3M Speedglas was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Lincoln Electric was listed before 3M Speedglas in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Lincoln Electric1st
Miller2nd
3M Speedglas3rd
ESAB4th
Hobart5th
Cigweld–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Lincoln Electric4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Miller4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- 3M Speedglas3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ESAB3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hobart1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cigweld0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about auto darkening helmet brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which auto darkening helmet brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best auto darkening helmet brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best auto darkening helmet brand for welding safety?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best welding helmet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheapest welding helmet”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is 3M Speedglas or Lincoln Electric more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 3M Speedglas and Lincoln Electric by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six auto darkening helmet brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Lincoln Electric, 3M Speedglas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hobart | Lincoln Electric | Miller | 3M Speedglas | ESAB | Cigweld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.9% | 29.6% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.1% | 25.8% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.4% | 23.3% | 10.1% | 3% | 2% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.9% | 22.7% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.8% | 28.6% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.19% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.7% | 25.6% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.1% | 28.9% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 55.5% | 29.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.9% | 25.7% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.1% | 25.8% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.3% | 29.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.28% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.3% | 29.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.24% |
How has the 3M Speedglas and Lincoln Electric comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lincoln Electric was ahead of 3M Speedglas in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Speedglas’ share of searches among auto darkening helmet brands worldwide moved from 3.5% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 13.5K to 13.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lincoln Electric’s share of searches among auto darkening helmet brands worldwide moved from 29.6% to 29.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 115K to 107K.
How did search popularity change for auto darkening helmet brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Lincoln Electric’s share of searches among auto darkening helmet brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 25.7% to 29.5% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3M Speedglas’ and Lincoln Electric’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
3M Speedglas
2 branded search terms
- 3m speedglas
- speedglas
Lincoln Electric
2 branded search terms
- lincoln electric
- lincoln welder
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