Engel vs Igloo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Igloo had more branded searches than Engel among cool box brands in New Zealand. Igloo had about 210 branded searches, while Engel had 20. Igloo made up 9.8% of all cool box brand searches we track, and Engel accounted for 0.93%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cool box brands, Engel and Igloo each appeared in two of the five answers. Engel was mentioned before Igloo in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Igloo, about 11 searches for every 1 for Engel
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Engel, named ahead of Igloo in 2 of 3 answers
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Top cool box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Engel and Igloo were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Engel was listed before Igloo in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
Coleman4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dometic4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
YETI2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Igloo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Engel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Icey-Tek1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cool box brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cool box brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cool box brand in New Zealand for day trips?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cool box”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“esky nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Engel or Igloo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Engel and Igloo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cool box brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Igloo, Engel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | YETI | Icey-Tek | Igloo | Engel | Coleman | Dometic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.6% | 32.1% | 11.7% | 0.36% | 0.73% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.4% | 33.5% | 8.5% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.88% |
| Dec 2025 | 63% | 25.2% | 10.5% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.1% | 30.9% | 11.4% | 0.19% | 0.39% | 0.97% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.1% | 32.5% | 8.4% | 0.65% | 0.32% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 29.4% | 8.6% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.7% | 31.2% | 7.4% | 0.53% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 58.8% | 32.4% | 6% | 0.55% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 58% | 30.6% | 8.9% | 0.64% | 1.3% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 25.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 0.53% | 0.53% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.7% | 29.4% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.9% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 0.93% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
How has the Engel and Igloo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Igloo was ahead of Engel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Engel’s share of searches among cool box brands in New Zealand moved from 0.36% to 0.93%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Igloo’s share of searches among cool box brands in New Zealand moved from 11.7% to 9.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cool box brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Igloo gained share of searches among cool box brands in New Zealand, from 8.5% to 9.8%.
In September 2026, Engel rose from 6th to 4th among cool box brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Engel’s and Igloo’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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