ProChoice vs Uvex:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Uvex had more branded searches than ProChoice among safety glasses brands in New Zealand. Uvex had about 100 branded searches, while ProChoice had 20. Uvex made up 7.5% of all safety glasses brand searches we track, and ProChoice accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about safety glasses brands, Uvex appeared in four of the five answers and ProChoice in one. Uvex was mentioned before ProChoice in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Uvex, about 5 searches for every 1 for ProChoice
Who does AI mention more?
Uvex, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, ProChoice in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Uvex, named ahead of ProChoice in every answer
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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. ProChoice was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Uvex was listed before ProChoice in every answer.
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.
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?”
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 ProChoice or Uvex more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ProChoice 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.
Share of searches by month for Uvex, ProChoice. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bollé | 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 ProChoice and Uvex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Uvex was ahead of ProChoice in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ProChoice’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand moved from 0.9% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 20.
- 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
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.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ProChoice in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ProChoice’s 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.
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