Cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched cordless chop saw brand in New Zealand, accounting for 52.5% of all searches among the three brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee showed up in every answer. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses.
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Top cordless chop saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee appeared every time. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers. DeWalt was second, and Milwaukee was third.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordless chop saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless chop saw brand in New Zealand for timber cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mitre saw nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless mitre saw”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cordless chop saw brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each cordless chop saw brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three cordless chop saw 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.
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| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.5% | 34.3% | 12.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 41.3% | 11.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.5% | 34.4% | 12.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.3% | 35.4% | 10.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.8% | 36.9% | 12.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.3% | 36% | 11.7% |
| May 2026 | 49.6% | 36.6% | 13.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.1% | 39.8% | 13.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.2% | 37.8% | 13% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.4% | 35.6% | 16.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.5% | 34.5% | 12.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.5% | 12K | +14.3% | +5.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.5% | 7.9K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.9% | 3K | -21.3% | -4 points |
Which brand is most popular in search among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand?
3 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 12K branded searches, 52.5% of all searches for the three we track. DeWalt is in 2nd place, 18 percentage points behind at 34.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Makita | 53.5% → 52.5% | 54.3%Jan 2026 | 47%Nov 2025 | 1st |
 DeWalt | 34.3% → 34.5% | 41.3%Nov 2025 | 34.3%Oct 2025 | 2nd |
 Milwaukee | 12.2% → 12.9% | 16.9%Aug 2026 | 10.3%Jan 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand decreased from 53.5% to 52.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand increased from 12.2% to 12.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand peaked at 54.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 47% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand peaked at 41.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 34.3% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand peaked at 16.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 10.3% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt held steady: its share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordless chop saw brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand, from 47.4% to 52.5%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand, from 16.9% to 12.9%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among cordless chop saw brands in New Zealand, from 35.6% to 34.5%.
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