Garmin vs Nikon:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Garmin had more branded searches than Nikon among golf rangefinders worldwide. Garmin was estimated to have 5.4M branded searches compared to Nikon’s 450K, and held a 91.2% Share of Search versus Nikon’s 7.6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Garmin or Nikon?
Compare the golf rangefinders shoppers choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Garmin, Nikon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Garmin | Nikon | Bushnell | Blue Tees | Precision Pro | Leupold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.5% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 0.11% | 0.07% | — |
| Nov 2025 | 89.5% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 0.13% | 0.07% | — |
| Dec 2025 | 89.2% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 0.11% | 0.06% | — |
| Jan 2026 | 89.5% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 0.09% | 0.05% | — |
| Feb 2026 | 87.6% | 11% | 1.2% | 0.11% | 0.05% | — |
| Mar 2026 | 89.3% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 0.11% | 0.06% | — |
| Apr 2026 | 89.3% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 0.14% | 0.06% | — |
| May 2026 | 89.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 0.16% | 0.06% | — |
| Jun 2026 | 90.9% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.06% | — |
| Jul 2026 | 90.8% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 0.17% | 0.06% | — |
| Aug 2026 | 91.2% | 7.6% | 1% | 0.11% | 0.05% | — |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Garmin and Nikon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Garmin was ahead of Nikon in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Garmin’s estimated Share of Search among golf rangefinders worldwide moved from 87.5% to 91.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6M to 5.4M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nikon’s estimated Share of Search among golf rangefinders worldwide moved from 10.8% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 450K.
How did search popularity change for golf rangefinders worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Garmin worldwide rose 47.5% over 11 measured months, from 3.6M to 5.4M in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin’s and Nikon’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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