Bosch vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Bosch among variable speed grinder brands worldwide. Makita had about 1 million branded searches, while Bosch had 590. Makita made up 28.6% of all variable speed grinder brand searches we track, and Bosch accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about variable speed grinder brands, Makita appeared in four of the five answers and Bosch in three. Makita was mentioned before Bosch in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 1703 searches for every 1 for Bosch
Who does AI mention more?
Makita, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bosch in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Makita, named ahead of Bosch in 3 of 4 answers
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Top variable speed grinder brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bosch was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita was listed before Bosch in three out of 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.
See every answer about variable speed grinder brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which variable speed grinder brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best variable speed grinder brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best variable speed grinder brand for home workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best variable speed grinder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“angle grinder brands”
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 four variable speed grinder 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 | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.9% | 32.5% | 15.6% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.8% | 31.8% | 18.3% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.7% | 27.9% | 19.4% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.5% | 28.2% | 19.3% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.8% | 27.8% | 19.4% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 50% | 31.7% | 18.4% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.5% | 28.2% | 19.3% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 52.3% | 28.4% | 19.2% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.3% | 28.4% | 19.2% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.3% | 25.4% | 17.2% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.3% | 28.4% | 19.2% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.2% | 28.6% | 19.2% | 0.02% |
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 variable speed grinder brands worldwide moved from 0.01% to 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among variable speed grinder brands worldwide moved from 32.5% to 28.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4M to 1M.
How did search popularity change for variable speed grinder brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Makita worldwide fell 28.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.4M to 1M in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 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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