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DeWalt vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Milwaukee among biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 4,990 branded searches, while Milwaukee had 2,950. DeWalt made up 18.1% of all biscuit joiner brand searches we track, and Milwaukee accounted for 10.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about biscuit joiner brands, DeWalt appeared in four of the five answers and Milwaukee in none.

Among biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

DeWalt, about 69% more searches than Milwaukee

DeWalt 5K searchesMilwaukee 3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

DeWalt, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Milwaukee in 0

DeWalt in 4 of 5Milwaukee in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

DeWalt, the only one of the two named

DeWalt first in 4Milwaukee never named

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Top biscuit joiner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Makita1st
  2. DeWalt2nd
  3. Ryobi3rd
  4. Festool4th
  5. Milwaukee–
  6. Bosch–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • DeWalt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Makita3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ryobi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Festool2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which biscuit joiner should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Makita
    2. 2DeWalt
    3. 3Ryobi
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Makita
    2. 2DeWalt
    3. 3Festool
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best biscuit joiner in New Zealand for woodworking projects?”

    1. 1Makita
    2. 2DeWalt
    3. 3Festool
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “biscuit joiner”

    1. 1Ryobi
    2. 2DeWalt
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “wood biscuit joiner”

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

    Is DeWalt or Milwaukee more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six biscuit joiner brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    DeWalt and Milwaukee among biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthMakitaRyobiDeWaltFestoolMilwaukeeBosch
    Oct 202534%27.4%18.8%9.9%9.9%0.04%
    Nov 202527.7%34.3%21.9%7.2%8.9%0.04%
    Dec 202530.3%37.5%17.2%6.5%8.5%0.04%
    Jan 202633.3%32.6%18.7%7.5%7.9%0.04%
    Feb 202634%27.2%19.6%9.3%9.8%0.05%
    Mar 202631.5%30.3%18.9%9.8%9.5%0.04%
    Apr 202634.6%27.7%19.4%8.4%9.8%0.05%
    May 202634.8%22.8%19.8%10.3%12.3%0.05%
    Jun 202632.4%22.5%22.5%10.7%11.8%0.04%
    Jul 202634.2%22.8%19.7%11.4%11.8%0.05%
    Aug 202630.5%25.2%20%9.2%15%0.04%
    Sep 202633%27.1%18.1%11.1%10.7%0.07%

    How has the DeWalt and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • DeWalt was ahead of Milwaukee in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand moved from 18.8% to 18.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.2K to 5K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand moved from 9.9% to 10.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand biscuit joiner brands in September 2026?

    3 changes
    1. In September 2026, Festool overtook Milwaukee to rank 4th among biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand, with 11.1% of the searches.

    2. In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand, from 15% to 10.7%.

    3. In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among biscuit joiner brands in New Zealand, from 20% to 18.1%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    7 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Milwaukee’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.

    DeWalt

    2 branded search terms

    • dewalt
    • dewalt redemption

    Milwaukee

    5 branded search terms

    • milwaukee tool
    • milwaukee tool bag
    • milwaukee tool box
    • milwaukee tool kit
    • milwaukee tool set

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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