Hyperice vs Normatec:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hyperice had more branded searches than Normatec among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand. Hyperice had about 440 branded searches, while Normatec had 390. Hyperice made up 17.9% of all compression recovery boot brand searches we track, and Normatec accounted for 15.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compression recovery boot brands, Normatec appeared in all five answers and Hyperice in four. Hyperice was mentioned before Normatec in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Hyperice, about 13% more searches than Normatec
Who does AI mention more?
Normatec, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Hyperice, named ahead of Normatec in 3 of 4 answers
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Top compression recovery boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Normatec appeared in all five answers. Hyperice was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Hyperice was listed before Normatec in three out of four answers.
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compression recovery boot brand should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compression recovery boot brand in New Zealand for recovery after training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recovery boots for athletes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compression recovery system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Hyperice or Normatec more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hyperice and Normatec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four compression recovery boot brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hyperice, Normatec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Therabody | Hyperice | Normatec | Compex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.4% | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 68% | 14.2% | 15.4% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.6% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.2% | 14.7% | 17.4% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.1% | 14.6% | 24.2% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.7% | 17.3% | 19.9% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 59% | 17.5% | 19.5% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.3% | 14.6% | 17.3% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.5% | 16.7% | 18.1% | 5.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.5% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.2% | 17.9% | 15.9% | 4.1% |
How has the Hyperice and Normatec comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Hyperice took it in December 2025, Normatec took it in January 2026, Hyperice took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hyperice’s share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand moved from 15.7% to 17.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 440.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Normatec’s share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand moved from 19.3% to 15.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand compression recovery boot brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Hyperice lost share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand, from 22.4% to 17.9%.
In September 2026, Normatec lost share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand, from 18.3% to 15.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hyperice’s and Normatec’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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