3M Peltor vs Honeywell:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Honeywell had more branded searches than 3M Peltor among hard hat brands worldwide. Honeywell had about 450,000 branded searches, while 3M Peltor had 23,800. Honeywell made up 68% of all hard hat brand searches we track, and 3M Peltor accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hard hat brands, 3M Peltor appeared in two of the five answers and Honeywell in none.
Who do people search for more?
Honeywell, about 19 searches for every 1 for 3M Peltor
Who does AI mention more?
3M Peltor, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Honeywell in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
3M Peltor, the only one of the two named
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Top hard hat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 3M Peltor was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Honeywell did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
MSA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Klein Tools3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pyramex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- 3M Peltor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Honeywell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Protector0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hard hat brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hard hat brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hard hat brand for jobsite protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hard hat”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction hard hat”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is 3M Peltor or Honeywell more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 3M Peltor and Honeywell by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six hard hat brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Honeywell, 3M Peltor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Honeywell | Klein Tools | 3M Peltor | MSA | Pyramex | Protector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.8% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.2% | 18.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.5% | 25.1% | 3% | 2.8% | 0.67% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.8% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 3% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.3% | 21.4% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.8% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 3% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.8% | 21.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 0.69% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 71.3% | 21.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.2% | 18.5% | 2.7% | 3% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 71.7% | 21.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.6% | 24.8% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.66% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 68% | 24.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.67% | <0.01% |
How has the 3M Peltor and Honeywell comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Honeywell was ahead of 3M Peltor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Peltor’s share of searches among hard hat brands worldwide moved from 3.2% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 23.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honeywell’s share of searches among hard hat brands worldwide moved from 74.8% to 68%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 450K.
How did search popularity change for hard hat brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
3M Peltor’s share of searches among hard hat brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.7% to 3.6% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Honeywell worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 450K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3M Peltor’s and Honeywell’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.
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