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Bollé vs Radians:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Bollé had more branded searches than Radians among safety glasses brands in New Zealand. Bollé had about 830 branded searches, while Radians had 260. Bollé made up 61.9% of all safety glasses brand searches we track, and Radians accounted for 19.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about safety glasses brands, Bollé appeared in all five answers and Radians in none.

Among safety glasses brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Bollé, about 3 searches for every 1 for Radians

Bollé 830 searchesRadians 260 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Bollé, mentioned in every answer we collected

Bollé in 5 of 5Radians in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Bollé, the only one of the two named

Bollé first in 3Radians never named

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Top safety glasses brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bollé appeared in all five answers. Radians 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.

  1. Uvex1st
  2. Bollé2nd
  3. 3M Peltor3rd
  4. Radians–
  5. ProChoice–
  6. Honeywell–
  7. Pyramex–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Bollé5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Uvex4 of 5Named in 3 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
  • ProChoice1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Radians0 of 5Named in 0 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
  • Pyramex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which safety glasses brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Uvex
    2. 2Bollé

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best safety glasses brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Bollé
    2. 2Uvex
    3. 33M Peltor

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best safety glasses brand in New Zealand for workplace eye protection?”

    1. 1Uvex
    2. 2Bollé
    3. 33M Peltor

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best safety glasses”

    1. 1Bollé
    2. 2Uvex

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “work safety glasses”

    1. 1ProChoice
    2. 2Bollé

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Bollé or Radians more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Bollé and Radians by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven safety glasses brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Bollé and Radians among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBolléRadians3M PeltorUvexProChoiceHoneywellPyramex
Oct 202556.8%24.3%6.3%9%0.9%1.8%0.9%
Nov 202565.7%19%6.6%6.6%0.73%0.73%0.73%
Dec 202570.9%12.7%6.4%7.3%0.91%0.91%0.91%
Jan 202664.8%17.6%7.2%8%0.8%0.8%0.8%
Feb 202645%32.2%9.4%10.7%0.67%1.3%0.67%
Mar 202648.7%31.6%11.2%5.9%1.3%0.66%0.66%
Apr 202649.1%30.2%10.4%7.5%0.94%0.94%0.94%
May 202648.8%30.7%11%7.1%0.79%0.79%0.79%
Jun 202652.6%23.7%7.9%12.3%0.88%1.8%0.88%
Jul 202659.1%18.3%7.8%12.2%0.87%0.87%0.87%
Aug 202659.2%22.5%7.7%7.7%1.4%0.7%0.7%
Sep 202661.9%19.4%8.2%7.5%1.5%0.75%0.75%

How has the Bollé and Radians comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Bollé was ahead of Radians in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bollé’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand moved from 56.8% to 61.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 630 to 830.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Radians’ share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand moved from 24.3% to 19.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 270 to 260.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand safety glasses brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Bollé gained share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, from 59.2% to 61.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Radians lost share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, from 22.5% to 19.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bollé’s and Radians’ 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.

Bollé

4 branded search terms

  • bolle
  • bolle eyewear
  • bolle safety frames
  • bolle shades

Radians

2 branded search terms

  • radians
  • radians safety glasses

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