Garmin vs Sig Sauer:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Garmin had more branded searches than Sig Sauer among rangefinders worldwide. Garmin had about 3.4 million branded searches, while Sig Sauer had 550,000. Garmin made up 69.3% of all rangefinder searches we track, and Sig Sauer accounted for 11.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about rangefinders, Garmin appeared in three of the five answers and Sig Sauer in one. Garmin was mentioned before Sig Sauer in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Garmin, about 6 searches for every 1 for Sig Sauer
Who does AI mention more?
Garmin, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Sig Sauer in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Garmin, named ahead of Sig Sauer in 3 of 3 answers
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Top rangefinders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sig Sauer was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Garmin was listed before Sig Sauer in every answer 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.
Bushnell5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Nikon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vortex4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Garmin3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Leupold2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sig Sauer1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hawke0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which rangefinder brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best rangefinder brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best rangefinder brand for golfing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rangefinder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“golf rangefinder”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Garmin or Sig Sauer more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin and Sig Sauer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven rangefinders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Garmin, Sig Sauer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Garmin | Nikon | Sig Sauer | Vortex | Bushnell | Hawke | Leupold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.6% | 17% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.19% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.9% | 15.4% | 11% | 3.4% | 3% | 0.16% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 66% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 0.16% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.7% | 15.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.16% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 67% | 17.1% | 11% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.16% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.9% | 15.3% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.8% | 15.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 70% | 15.6% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.8% | 14% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 71.2% | 14.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.9% | 13.5% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.12% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.3% | 14.5% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.14% | 0.12% |
How has the Garmin and Sig Sauer comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Garmin was ahead of Sig Sauer in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s share of searches among rangefinders worldwide moved from 65.6% to 69.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7M to 3.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sig Sauer’s share of searches among rangefinders worldwide moved from 10.8% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for rangefinders worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sig Sauer gained share of searches among rangefinders worldwide, from 8.1% to 11.4%.
In September 2026, Garmin lost share of searches among rangefinders worldwide, from 73.9% to 69.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin’s and Sig Sauer’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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