Makita vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Milwaukee among breaker hammer brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 9,100 branded searches, while Milwaukee had 2,950. Makita made up 53.4% of all breaker hammer brand searches we track, and Milwaukee accounted for 17.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about breaker hammer brands, Makita appeared in all four answers and Milwaukee in one. Makita was mentioned before Milwaukee in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 3 searches for every 1 for Milwaukee
Who does AI mention more?
Makita, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Makita, named ahead of Milwaukee in every answer
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Top breaker hammer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Makita appeared in all four answers. Milwaukee was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Makita was listed before Milwaukee in every answer.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which breaker hammer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best breaker hammer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best breaker hammer brand in New Zealand for demolition work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric demolition hammer”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hammer drill nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Makita or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Makita and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four breaker hammer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.3% | 29.9% | 15.7% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.3% | 37.4% | 15.3% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.1% | 30.7% | 15.2% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.7% | 31.2% | 13.2% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.6% | 31% | 15.4% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.6% | 31.5% | 15.9% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.2% | 30.4% | 15.3% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 52% | 29.5% | 18.5% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.5% | 33.7% | 17.8% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 52% | 30% | 18% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.5% | 30.5% | 22.9% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.4% | 29.3% | 17.3% | 0% |
How has the Makita and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of Milwaukee in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among breaker hammer brands in New Zealand moved from 54.3% to 53.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.6K to 9.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among breaker hammer brands in New Zealand moved from 15.7% to 17.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand breaker hammer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among breaker hammer brands in New Zealand, from 46.5% to 53.4%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among breaker hammer brands in New Zealand, from 22.9% to 17.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’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.
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