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Kyosho vs VolantexRC:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Kyosho had more branded searches than VolantexRC among RC boat brands worldwide. Kyosho had about 33,100 branded searches, while VolantexRC had 2,400. Kyosho made up 13.7% of all RC boat brand searches we track, and VolantexRC accounted for 0.99%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about RC boat brands, VolantexRC appeared in three of the five answers and Kyosho in one. VolantexRC was mentioned before Kyosho in every answer that named either.

Among RC boat brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Kyosho, about 14 searches for every 1 for VolantexRC

Kyosho 33.1K searchesVolantexRC 2.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

VolantexRC, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kyosho in 1

VolantexRC in 3 of 5Kyosho in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

VolantexRC, named ahead of Kyosho in 3 of 3 answers

VolantexRC first in 3Kyosho never first

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Top RC boat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Pro Boat1st
  2. Traxxas2nd
  3. VolantexRC3rd
  4. Kyosho4th
  5. Volantex–
  6. Joysway–
  7. Aquacraft–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Traxxas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Pro Boat5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • VolantexRC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kyosho1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Volantex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Joysway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aquacraft0 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 Kyosho or VolantexRC more popular in search?

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

Kyosho and VolantexRC among RC boat brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTraxxasKyoshoPro BoatVolantexRCVolantexJoyswayAquacraft
Oct 202586%11.6%0.59%0.84%0.66%0.21%0.11%
Nov 202586%11.6%0.57%1%0.54%0.17%0.09%
Dec 202588.3%9.7%0.43%0.86%0.46%0.14%0.08%
Jan 202688.6%9.7%0.41%0.58%0.46%0.14%0.08%
Feb 202686.3%11.6%0.62%0.67%0.56%0.17%0.09%
Mar 202688%9.7%0.64%0.85%0.56%0.17%0.09%
Apr 202685.5%11.5%0.76%1%0.83%0.25%0.11%
May 202685.5%11.5%0.97%1%0.66%0.25%0.14%
Jun 202687.3%9.6%1.2%0.85%0.67%0.31%0.11%
Jul 202685.1%11.5%1.3%1%0.66%0.3%0.13%
Aug 202685%11.4%1.3%1%0.83%0.3%0.13%
Sep 202683%13.7%1.1%0.99%0.79%0.24%0.11%

How has the Kyosho and VolantexRC comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Kyosho was ahead of VolantexRC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kyosho’s share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide moved from 11.6% to 13.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VolantexRC’s share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide moved from 0.84% to 0.99%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.

How did search popularity change for RC boat brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change
  1. In September 2026, Kyosho gained share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide, from 11.4% to 13.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kyosho’s and VolantexRC’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.

Kyosho

1 branded search term

  • kyosho

VolantexRC

1 branded search term

  • volantexrc

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