QEP vs Sigma:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sigma had more branded searches than QEP among tile cutter brands worldwide. Sigma had about 40,500 branded searches, while QEP had 6,600. Sigma made up 1.3% of all tile cutter brand searches we track, and QEP accounted for 0.22%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tile cutter brands, QEP and Sigma each appeared in three of the five answers. Sigma was mentioned before QEP in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sigma, about 6 searches for every 1 for QEP
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
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Top tile cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, QEP was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sigma was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sigma was listed before QEP in every answer.
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.
Rubi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Sigma3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- QEP3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Montolit3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kobalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tile cutter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tile cutter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tile cutter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tile cutter brand for a tile project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“manual tile cutter”
- 1QEP
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tile cutter for porcelain”
- 1Rubi
- 1
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is QEP or Sigma more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for QEP and Sigma by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight tile cutter brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sigma, QEP. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Ryobi | Rubi | Kobalt | Sigma | QEP | Montolit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.1% | 19.7% | 18.7% | 16.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.7% | 21.7% | 24.2% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 24.4% | 22.2% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.3% | 22.1% | 22.5% | 18.1% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.27% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 24.3% | 20.2% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.24% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 35% | 20.3% | 23.6% | 16.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 22.2% | 25.8% | 14.8% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 32.1% | 21.7% | 27.1% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.9% | 21.6% | 28.1% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.7% | 20.8% | 27% | 17% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 21.9% | 23.3% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.2% | 22.2% | 21.8% | 18.2% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
How has the QEP and Sigma comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sigma was ahead of QEP in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QEP’s share of searches among tile cutter brands worldwide moved from 0.24% to 0.22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sigma’s share of searches among tile cutter brands worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for tile cutter brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QEP’s and Sigma’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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