Ryobi vs Yamaha:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Yamaha had more branded searches than Ryobi among portable generator brands worldwide. Yamaha had about 480 branded searches, while Ryobi had 390. Yamaha made up 2.3% of all portable generator brand searches we track, and Ryobi accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about portable generator brands, Yamaha appeared in one of the five answers and Ryobi in none.
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Top portable generator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Yamaha was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi did not appear in any of the five answers.
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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.
Westinghouse5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Honda Power Equipment4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Generac3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Champion Power Equipment2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Yamaha1 of 5Named in 1 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
Firman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which portable generator brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best portable generator brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best portable generator brand for home backup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best portable generator”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable generator for home”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Ryobi or Yamaha more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ryobi and Yamaha by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven portable generator brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Yamaha, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Generac | Honda Power Equipment | Westinghouse | Champion Power Equipment | Yamaha | Ryobi | Firman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.9% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.4% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.8% | 20.3% | 6% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.97% | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 28.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 0.92% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 60% | 11.8% | 14.6% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.6% | 21.4% | 4% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.5% | 51.6% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.74% | 0.6% |
| May 2026 | 49.3% | 17.9% | 21.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.8% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 9.9% | 22.2% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.7% | 13.4% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.98% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.9% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
Yamaha and Ryobi sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “yamaha portable generator”.
How has the Ryobi and Yamaha comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ryobi took it in January 2026, Yamaha took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among portable generator brands worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among portable generator brands worldwide moved from 2.6% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for portable generator brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Yamaha gained share of searches among portable generator brands worldwide, from 1.8% to 2.3%.
Ryobi’s share of searches among portable generator brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 1.9% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ryobi’s and Yamaha’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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