Cordless buffer brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched cordless buffer brand in New Zealand, accounting for 52.5% of all searches among the four brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses that gave a list.
MakitaShare of searches 52.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DeWaltShare of searches 28.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 17%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
RUPESShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top cordless buffer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Milwaukee was second, and DeWalt was third.
Most recommended by AI
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordless buffer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless buffer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless buffer brand in New Zealand for car polishing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car polisher nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“battery polisher”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cordless buffer brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each cordless buffer brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four cordless buffer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | RUPES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.3% | 29.4% | 15.4% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.6% | 36.8% | 15% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 30.3% | 14.9% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.9% | 30.8% | 13% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.9% | 30.5% | 15.2% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.8% | 31% | 15.6% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 30% | 15.1% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 51.2% | 29.1% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.9% | 33.2% | 17.5% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 29.6% | 17.8% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.9% | 30.1% | 22.6% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.5% | 28.8% | 17% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.5% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +6.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.8% | 5K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17% | 3K | -21.3% | -5.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 280 | +21.7% | +0.2 points |
1.
Makita52.5%
Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +6.7 points.
2.
DeWalt28.8%
Held 2nd. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
17%
Held 3rd. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.
4.
RUPES1.6%
Held 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand?
4 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 9.1K branded searches, 52.5% of all searches for the four we track. DeWalt is in 2nd place, 23.7 percentage points behind at 28.8%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makita | 53.3% → 52.5% | 54.9%Jan 2026 | 45.9%Aug 2026 | 1st |
| DeWalt | 29.4% → 28.8% | 36.8%Nov 2025 | 28.8%Sep 2026 | 2nd |
| Milwaukee | 15.4% → 17% | 22.6%Aug 2026 | 13%Jan 2026 | 3rd |
| RUPES | 2% → 1.6% | 2%Oct 2025 | 1.3%Jan 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand decreased from 53.3% to 52.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand decreased from 29.4% to 28.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand increased from 15.4% to 17%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand peaked at 54.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 45.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand peaked at 36.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 28.8% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand peaked at 22.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 13% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RUPES held steady: its share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordless buffer brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand, from 45.9% to 52.5%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 17%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand, from 30.1% to 28.8%.
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