Milwaukee vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Ryobi among mitre saws worldwide. Milwaukee had about 20,500 branded searches, while Ryobi had 11,500. Milwaukee made up 12.5% of all mitre saw searches we track, and Ryobi accounted for 7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mitre saws, Milwaukee appeared in four of the five answers and Ryobi in two. Milwaukee and Ryobi were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 78% more searches than Ryobi
Who does AI mention more?
Milwaukee, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Ryobi in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top mitre saws in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Milwaukee was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee and Ryobi were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
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.
DeWalt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Milwaukee4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Makita3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Metabo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Festool1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evolution0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Triton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mitre saws
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mitre saw should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mitre saw brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mitre saw for home workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mitre saws”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compound mitre saw”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Ryobi | Bosch | Evolution | Festool | Metabo | Triton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.4% | 26.8% | 12.8% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 4% | 2% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.8% | 24.5% | 12.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.8% | 24.6% | 12.2% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 40% | 27.8% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 2% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 31.2% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.9% | 29.8% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 31.8% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 37.9% | 30% | 11.3% | 7.3% | 5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.2% | 28.4% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.2% | 27.1% | 11.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.9% | 26.3% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.1% | 24.2% | 12.5% | 7% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.07% |
Milwaukee and Ryobi sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “milwaukee chop saw”.
How has the Milwaukee and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of Ryobi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among mitre saws worldwide moved from 12.8% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.9K to 20.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among mitre saws worldwide moved from 6.6% to 7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.7K to 11.5K.
How did search popularity change for mitre saws worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Milwaukee gained share of searches among mitre saws worldwide, from 11.7% to 12.5%.
In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among mitre saws worldwide, from 7.7% to 7%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Milwaukee’s and Ryobi’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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