Cordless sander brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched cordless sander brand in New Zealand, accounting for 38.2% of all searches among the four brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Makita and DeWalt showed up in every answer. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of five responses.
MakitaShare of searches 38.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RyobiShare of searches 28.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DeWaltShare of searches 21.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top cordless sander brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita and DeWalt appeared every time. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of five answers. DeWalt was second, and Milwaukee 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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordless sander brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless sander brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless sander brand in New Zealand for smoothing timber?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cordless sander”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless sander review”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cordless sander brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each cordless sander brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four cordless sander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.7% | 28.9% | 22% | 10.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.8% | 35.3% | 24.7% | 9.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.3% | 38.2% | 19.9% | 8.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 37% | 33.5% | 21.4% | 8.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.6% | 28.6% | 22.5% | 10.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 36% | 32.1% | 21.8% | 10.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 28.9% | 22.1% | 10.2% |
| May 2026 | 39.6% | 24.1% | 23.2% | 13.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 24% | 26.2% | 12.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.5% | 24.4% | 23.5% | 12.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.6% | 26.1% | 23.7% | 15.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.2% | 28.6% | 21.9% | 11.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38.2% | 10K | +20% | +3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.6% | 7.5K | +19.1% | +2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.9% | 5.7K | 0% | -1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.3% | 3K | -21.3% | -4.3 points |
1.
Makita38.2%
Held 1st. 10K estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
2.
Ryobi28.6%
Held 2nd. 7.5K estimated branded searches, +19.1% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
3.
DeWalt21.9%
Held 3rd. 5.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
11.3%
Held 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among cordless sander brands in New Zealand?
4 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among cordless sander brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 10K branded searches, 38.2% of all searches for the four we track. Ryobi is in 2nd place, 9.6 percentage points behind at 28.6%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makita | 38.7% → 38.2% | 39.6%May 2026 | 30.8%Nov 2025 | 1st |
| Ryobi | 28.9% → 28.6% | 38.2%Dec 2025 | 24%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
| DeWalt | 22% → 21.9% | 26.2%Jun 2026 | 19.9%Dec 2025 | 3rd |
| Milwaukee | 10.4% → 11.3% | 15.6%Aug 2026 | 8.1%Jan 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand increased from 10.4% to 11.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand peaked at 39.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 30.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand peaked at 38.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 24% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand peaked at 26.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 19.9% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand peaked at 15.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.1% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita, Ryobi and DeWalt held steady: their share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordless sander brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand, from 34.6% to 38.2%.
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand, from 26.1% to 28.6%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand, from 15.6% to 11.3%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among cordless sander brands in New Zealand, from 23.7% to 21.9%.
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