Bosch vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Bosch among pavement breaker brands worldwide. Makita had about 4,000 branded searches, while Bosch had 10. Makita made up 3.4% of all pavement breaker brand searches we track, and Bosch accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pavement breaker brands, Bosch and Makita each appeared in three of the five answers. Bosch was mentioned before Makita in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 400 searches for every 1 for Bosch
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Bosch, named ahead of Makita in every answer
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Top pavement breaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bosch and Makita were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bosch was listed before Makita in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Bosch1st
- Makita2nd
Hilti3rd
Chicago Pneumatic4th
Ingersoll Rand5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Hilti4 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
- Bosch3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Chicago Pneumatic2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ingersoll Rand1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pavement breaker brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pavement breaker brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pavement breaker brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pavement breaker brand for heavy demolition?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concrete breaker tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty breaker”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Bosch or Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bosch and Makita by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pavement breaker brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ingersoll Rand | Chicago Pneumatic | Hilti | Makita | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 3.4% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.1% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.3% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.1% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.7% | 12.9% | 5.2% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.8% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 3.6% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 79.3% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 80% | 10.7% | 6% | 3.3% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.1% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 3.5% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.3% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 3.4% | <0.01% |
How has the Bosch and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita 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 pavement breaker brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among pavement breaker brands worldwide held steady at 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4K.
How did search popularity change for pavement breaker brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Bosch nor Makita moved beyond provider rounding among pavement breaker brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and Makita’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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