Bosch vs HiKOKI:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, HiKOKI had more branded searches than Bosch among power tool brands in Australia. HiKOKI had about 4,400 branded searches, while Bosch had 720. HiKOKI made up 3.2% of all power tool brand searches we track, and Bosch accounted for 0.53%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about power tool brands, Bosch appeared in four of the five answers and HiKOKI in none.
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Top power tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bosch was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. HiKOKI 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.
Makita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ozito2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Festool2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AEG Powertools0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HiKOKI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Metabo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about power tool brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best power tool brand in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless power tool brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordless drill brand do tradies use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“power tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless drill”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Bosch or HiKOKI more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bosch and HiKOKI by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten power tool brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for HiKOKI, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | Makita | Milwaukee | DeWalt | Ozito | Festool | AEG Powertools | HiKOKI | Metabo | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.6% | 21.8% | 8.8% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.1% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.73% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.4% | 20.5% | 8.5% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.1% | 21.4% | 7.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.57% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.7% | 21.9% | 9.9% | 12% | 8% | 5.3% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.71% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.1% | 22.2% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.59% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.5% | 20% | 11.1% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.65% |
| May 2026 | 27.3% | 22.3% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.73% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.8% | 21.9% | 12.7% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.81% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.9% | 25.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.6% | 20.5% | 15.9% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 5% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.4% | 19.9% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.53% |
How has the Bosch and HiKOKI comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- HiKOKI was ahead of Bosch in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bosch’s share of searches among power tool brands in Australia moved from 0.71% to 0.53%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HiKOKI’s share of searches among power tool brands in Australia moved from 2.9% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for Australia power tool brands in September 2026?
2 changes
HiKOKI’s share of searches among power tool brands in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.4% to 3.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and HiKOKI’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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