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Radians vs Uvex:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Radians had more branded searches than Uvex among safety glasses brands in New Zealand. Radians had about 260 branded searches, while Uvex had 100. Radians made up 19.4% of all safety glasses brand searches we track, and Uvex accounted for 7.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about safety glasses brands, Uvex appeared in four of the five answers and Radians in none.

Among safety glasses brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Radians, about 3 searches for every 1 for Uvex

Radians 260 searchesUvex 100 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Uvex, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Radians in 0

Uvex in 4 of 5Radians in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Uvex, the only one of the two named

Uvex 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, Uvex was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 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

See every answer about safety glasses brands

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 Radians or Uvex more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Radians and Uvex 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.

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

Share of searches by month for Radians, Uvex. 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 Radians and Uvex comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Radians was ahead of Uvex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • 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.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uvex’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand moved from 9% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 100.

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

2 changes

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

  2. Uvex’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.3% to 7.5% in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

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

Radians

2 branded search terms

  • radians
  • radians safety glasses

Uvex

2 branded search terms

  • uvex
  • uvex safety glasses

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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