Medela vs Philips Avent:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Medela had more branded searches than Philips Avent among breast pump brands in New Zealand. Medela had about 1,490 branded searches, while Philips Avent had 460. Medela made up 31.8% of all breast pump brand searches we track, and Philips Avent accounted for 9.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about breast pump brands, Medela appeared in all five answers and Philips Avent in three. Medela was mentioned before Philips Avent in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Medela, about 3 searches for every 1 for Philips Avent
Who does AI mention more?
Medela, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Medela, named ahead of Philips Avent in every answer
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Top breast pump brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Medela appeared in all five answers. Philips Avent was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Medela was listed before Philips Avent 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.
- Medela5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Momcozy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Spectra4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Philips Avent3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Haakaa2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Elvie0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Willow0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which breast pump brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best breast pump brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best breast pump brand in New Zealand for newborn feeding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best breast pump”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric breast pump”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Medela or Philips Avent more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Medela and Philips Avent by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven breast pump brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Medela, Philips Avent. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Haakaa | Medela | Momcozy | Philips Avent | Elvie | Willow | Spectra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.4% | 38.4% | 10.8% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.7% | 34.5% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.2% | 34.2% | 10.5% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 0.27% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.2% | 34% | 13.3% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 42.6% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 2% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.3% | 36.9% | 13.6% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 0.23% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.4% | 33.8% | 13.6% | 11% | 2.8% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| May 2026 | 38.3% | 36.8% | 12.6% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 0.21% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.2% | 35.7% | 12.3% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 0.21% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 39.4% | 13.6% | 10% | 1.7% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 39% | 34.6% | 13.8% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.2% | 31.8% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 1.7% | 0.21% | 0% |
How has the Medela and Philips Avent comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Medela was ahead of Philips Avent in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Medela’s share of searches among breast pump brands in New Zealand moved from 38.4% to 31.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.7K to 1.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Philips Avent’s share of searches among breast pump brands in New Zealand moved from 8.6% to 9.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 380 to 460.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand breast pump brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Medela lost share of searches among breast pump brands in New Zealand, from 34.6% to 31.8%.
In September 2026, Philips Avent lost share of searches among breast pump brands in New Zealand, from 10.7% to 9.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Medela’s and Philips Avent’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.
Medela
8 branded search terms
- medela
- medela breastfeeding
- medela cream nipple
- medela nipple shield
- medela swing
- medela swing maxi
- medela symphony
- renting medela symphony
Philips Avent
4 branded search terms
- philips avent
- philips avent soothie
- philips avent termometer
- philipsavent
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