Level Six vs NRS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Level Six had more branded searches than NRS among drysuit brands worldwide. Level Six had about 390 branded searches, while NRS had 140. Level Six made up 0.14% of all drysuit brand searches we track, and NRS accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drysuit brands, Level Six and NRS each appeared in three of the five answers. NRS was mentioned before Level Six in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Level Six, about 3 searches for every 1 for NRS
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
NRS, named ahead of Level Six in 3 of 3 answers
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Top drysuit brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Level Six and NRS were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. NRS was listed before Level Six in every answer that named either.
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.
Kokatat3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DUI3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Level Six3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- NRS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Santi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Scubapro1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
O'Neill0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Crewsaver0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stohlquist0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drysuit brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drysuit brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drysuit brand for cold water diving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drysuit for diving”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drysuit for kayaking”
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 Level Six or NRS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Level Six and NRS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine drysuit brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Level Six, NRS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | O'Neill | Scubapro | Kokatat | Crewsaver | DUI | Santi | Stohlquist | Level Six | NRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.67% | 0.57% | 0.35% | 0.25% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 89.3% | 8% | 1.1% | 0.47% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.18% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.5% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 0.39% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.21% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 89.5% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.21% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 89% | 8% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.36% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.12% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.3% | 8% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.67% | 0.35% | 0.31% | 0.35% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 87.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.55% | 0.38% | 0.29% | 0.38% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.55% | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.46% | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 89.6% | 8.1% | 0.88% | 0.46% | 0.24% | 0.21% | 0.39% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 0.55% | 0.29% | 0.26% | 0.29% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 87.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.36% | 0.31% | 0.26% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
How has the Level Six and NRS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Level Six was ahead of NRS in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Level Six’s share of searches among drysuit brands worldwide held steady at 0.14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NRS’s share of searches among drysuit brands worldwide held steady at 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 140.
How did search popularity change for drysuit brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Level Six nor NRS moved beyond provider rounding among drysuit brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Level Six’s and NRS’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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