3M Peltor vs Radians:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Radians had more branded searches than 3M Peltor among safety glasses brands in New Zealand. Radians had about 260 branded searches, while 3M Peltor had 110. Radians made up 19.4% of all safety glasses brand searches we track, and 3M Peltor accounted for 8.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about safety glasses brands, 3M Peltor appeared in two of the five answers and Radians in none.
Who do people search for more?
Radians, about 2 searches for every 1 for 3M Peltor
Who does AI mention more?
3M Peltor, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Radians in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
3M Peltor, the only one of the two named
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Top safety glasses brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 3M Peltor was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bolle5 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?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best safety glasses brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best safety glasses brand in New Zealand for workplace eye protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best safety glasses”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“work safety glasses”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is 3M Peltor or Radians more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 3M Peltor 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.
Share of searches by month for Radians, 3M Peltor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bolle | Radians | 3M Peltor | Uvex | ProChoice | Honeywell | Pyramex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.8% | 24.3% | 6.3% | 9% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.7% | 19% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.73% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.91% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 17.6% | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 45% | 32.2% | 9.4% | 10.7% | 0.67% | 1.3% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.7% | 31.6% | 11.2% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 0.66% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.1% | 30.2% | 10.4% | 7.5% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.94% |
| May 2026 | 48.8% | 30.7% | 11% | 7.1% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.6% | 23.7% | 7.9% | 12.3% | 0.88% | 1.8% | 0.88% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.1% | 18.3% | 7.8% | 12.2% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.2% | 22.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.9% | 19.4% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
How has the 3M Peltor and Radians comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Radians was ahead of 3M Peltor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Peltor’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand moved from 6.3% to 8.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 110.
- 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
In September 2026, Radians lost share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, from 22.5% to 19.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for 3M Peltor in New Zealand rose 57.1% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 110 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3M Peltor’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.
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