Cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched cordless angle grinder brand in New Zealand, accounting for 36.2% of all searches among the five brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt and Milwaukee showed up in every answer. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses.
MakitaShare of searches 36.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RyobiShare of searches 29.8%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DeWaltShare of searches 22.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BoschShare of searches 0.08%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top cordless angle grinder brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt and Milwaukee appeared every time. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers. Milwaukee was second, and DeWalt was third.
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.
- Makita4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Ryobi4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- DeWalt4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Milwaukee4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Bosch1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordless angle grinder brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless angle grinder brand in New Zealand for metal cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“angle grinder nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“battery angle grinder”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cordless angle grinder brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each cordless angle grinder brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five cordless angle grinder brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.7% | 29.6% | 23.1% | 10.6% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.3% | 36.2% | 25% | 9.4% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.9% | 39.4% | 19.7% | 8.9% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.3% | 34.6% | 21.6% | 8.4% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.8% | 29.4% | 23.2% | 10.6% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.4% | 33.1% | 22.1% | 10.4% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.1% | 29.7% | 22.7% | 10.5% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 37.8% | 24.8% | 23.9% | 13.4% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.5% | 24.6% | 26.9% | 13% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.4% | 25% | 24.6% | 13% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 27% | 24% | 16.1% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.2% | 29.8% | 22.2% | 11.7% | 0.08% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.2% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +3.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.8% | 7.5K | +19.1% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22.2% | 5.6K | 0% | -1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.7% | 3K | -21.3% | -4.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.08% | 20 | +100% | 0 points |
1.
Makita36.2%
Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
2.
Ryobi29.8%
Held 2nd. 7.5K estimated branded searches, +19.1% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
3.
DeWalt22.2%
Held 3rd. 5.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
11.7%
Held 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.
5.
Bosch0.08%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 9.1K branded searches, 36.2% of all searches for the five we track. Ryobi is in 2nd place, 6.4 percentage points behind at 29.8%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makita | 36.7% → 36.2% | 37.8%May 2026 | 29.3%Nov 2025 | 1st |
| Ryobi | 29.6% → 29.8% | 39.4%Dec 2025 | 24.6%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
| DeWalt | 23.1% → 22.2% | 26.9%Jun 2026 | 19.7%Dec 2025 | 3rd |
| Milwaukee | 10.6% → 11.7% | 16.1%Aug 2026 | 8.4%Jan 2026 | 4th |
| Bosch | 0.05% → 0.08% | 0.1%Jul 2026 | 0.04%Nov 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand decreased from 23.1% to 22.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand increased from 10.6% to 11.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand peaked at 37.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 29.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand peaked at 39.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 24.6% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand peaked at 26.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 19.7% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand peaked at 16.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.4% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita, Ryobi and Bosch held steady: their share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordless angle grinder brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand, from 32.7% to 36.2%.
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand, from 27% to 29.8%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand, from 16.1% to 11.7%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among cordless angle grinder brands in New Zealand, from 24% to 22.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.
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