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IOGEAR vs Level1Techs:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Level1Techs had more branded searches than IOGEAR among KVM switch brands worldwide. Level1Techs had about 5,200 branded searches, while IOGEAR had 1,900. Level1Techs made up 0.51% of all KVM switch brand searches we track, and IOGEAR accounted for 0.19%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about KVM switch brands, Level1Techs appeared in three of the five answers and IOGEAR in one. Level1Techs was mentioned before IOGEAR in every answer that named either.

Among KVM switch brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Level1Techs, about 3 searches for every 1 for IOGEAR

Level1Techs 5.2K searchesIOGEAR 1.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Level1Techs, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, IOGEAR in 1

Level1Techs in 3 of 5IOGEAR in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Level1Techs, named ahead of IOGEAR in 3 of 3 answers

Level1Techs first in 3IOGEAR never first

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Top KVM switch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Level1Techs was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. IOGEAR was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Level1Techs was listed before IOGEAR in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. TESmart1st
  2. Level1Techs2nd
  3. UGREEN3rd
  4. StarTech4th
  5. IOGEAR5th
  6. ATEN6th
  7. Belkin–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • TESmart5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • UGREEN4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • StarTech3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Level1Techs3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ATEN2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • IOGEAR1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Belkin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 21, 2026.

Is IOGEAR or Level1Techs more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for IOGEAR and Level1Techs by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven KVM switch brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

IOGEAR and Level1Techs among KVM switch brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Level1Techs, IOGEAR. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthUGREENBelkinATENStarTechLevel1TechsIOGEARTESmart
Oct 202561.2%24.4%6.7%6.7%0.54%0.32%0.14%
Nov 202561.7%25%5.6%6.8%0.5%0.27%0.18%
Dec 202560.9%24.7%6.7%6.7%0.58%0.32%0.14%
Jan 202661.1%24.3%6.7%6.7%0.67%0.32%0.18%
Feb 202661%24.4%6.7%6.7%0.65%0.33%0.18%
Mar 202661.3%24.1%6.7%6.7%0.67%0.27%0.15%
Apr 202663%20.6%6.9%8.5%0.55%0.27%0.15%
May 202661.2%24%5.5%8.2%0.67%0.27%0.14%
Jun 202661.3%24%5.5%8.2%0.53%0.21%0.14%
Jul 202663.9%20.9%5.7%8.6%0.56%0.22%0.15%
Aug 202661.3%24.1%5.5%8.2%0.5%0.21%0.14%
Sep 202666.1%21.2%5.9%5.9%0.51%0.19%0.1%

How has the IOGEAR and Level1Techs comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Level1Techs was ahead of IOGEAR in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IOGEAR’s share of searches among KVM switch brands worldwide moved from 0.32% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Level1Techs’ share of searches among KVM switch brands worldwide moved from 0.54% to 0.51%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.9K to 5.2K.

How did search popularity change for KVM switch brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for IOGEAR worldwide fell 34.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.9K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using IOGEAR’s and Level1Techs’ 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.

IOGEAR

1 branded search term

  • io gear

Level1Techs

2 branded search terms

  • level1techs
  • level1techs kvm

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