Oakley vs POC:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Oakley had more branded searches than POC among snow helmet brands in New Zealand. Oakley had about 10,300 branded searches, while POC had 630. Oakley made up 80.6% of all snow helmet brand searches we track, and POC accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about snow helmet brands, POC appeared in all five answers and Oakley in one. POC was mentioned before Oakley in four out of five answers.
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Top snow helmet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, POC appeared in all five answers. Oakley was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. POC was listed before Oakley in four out of 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.
Giro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
POC5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Smith5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Anon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Oakley1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which snow helmet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best snow helmet brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best snow helmet brand in New Zealand for a day on the mountain?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ski helmet nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“helmet for skiing”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Oakley or POC more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Oakley and POC by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five snow helmet brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Oakley, POC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Oakley | Giro | POC | Smith | Anon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.9% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.4% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 0.91% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 1% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 85% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.5% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 0.99% |
| Mar 2026 | 82.7% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.3% | 9.6% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 81.5% | 8.9% | 6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.3% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 75% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 7% | 3.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 80.6% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
How has the Oakley and POC comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Oakley was ahead of POC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oakley’s share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand moved from 82.9% to 80.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 10.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, POC’s share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand moved from 5.2% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 510 to 630.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand snow helmet brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Oakley gained share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand, from 75.1% to 80.6%.
In September 2026, POC rose from 4th to 3rd among snow helmet brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Oakley’s and POC’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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