CPAP brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was the most searched CPAP brand in New Zealand, accounting for 86.4% of all searches among the five brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, ResMed showed up in every answer. ResMed was recommended most often, coming first in both responses that gave a list.
Fisher & Paykel HealthcareShare of searches 86.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ResMedShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Philips RespironicsShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BMC MedicalShare of searches 0.4%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Löwenstein MedicalShare of searches 0.11%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top CPAP brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, ResMed appeared every time. ResMed was recommended most often, coming first in both answers that gave a list. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was second, and Philips Respironics 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.
ResMed4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Philips Respironics1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
BMC Medical1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Löwenstein Medical1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which CPAP brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best CPAP brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best CPAP brand in New Zealand for sleep apnoea?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cpap brands nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cpap machine”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which CPAP brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each CPAP brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five CPAP brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, ResMed. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare | ResMed | Philips Respironics | BMC Medical | Löwenstein Medical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90.8% | 7% | 1.8% | 0.24% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 90.5% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 0.42% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.6% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 89.9% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.36% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.1% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 0.24% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.8% | 7.9% | 2% | 0.24% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.6% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 0.43% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 87.9% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 0.41% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.5% | 11.1% | 2.1% | 0.23% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.4% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.5% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.38% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.4% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.11% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.4% | 15.1K | -18.1% | -2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.1% | 1.9K | -3.5% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.9% | 340 | +21.4% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.4% | 70 | -12.5% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.11% | 20 | -33.3% | 0 points |
86.4%
Held 1st. 15.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
2.
ResMed11.1%
Held 2nd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -3.5% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
1.9%
Held 3rd. 340 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
0.4%
Held 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.11%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among CPAP brands in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was the most searched among CPAP brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 15.1K branded searches, 86.4% of all searches for the five we track. ResMed is in 2nd place, 75.3 percentage points behind at 11.1%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.8% → 86.4% | 90.8%Oct 2025 | 86.4%Jul 2026 | 1st | |
| 7% → 11.1% | 11.3%Jul 2026 | 7%Oct 2025 | 2nd | |
| 1.8% → 1.9% | 2.3%Dec 2025 | 1.3%Aug 2026 | 3rd | |
| 0.24% → 0.4% | 0.43%Apr 2026 | 0.23%Jun 2026 | 4th | |
| 0.18% → 0.11% | 0.26%Dec 2025 | 0.06%Jun 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s share of searches among CPAP brands in New Zealand decreased from 90.8% to 86.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ResMed’s share of searches among CPAP brands in New Zealand increased from 7% to 11.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s share of searches among CPAP brands in New Zealand peaked at 90.8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 86.4% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ResMed’s share of searches among CPAP brands in New Zealand peaked at 11.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 7% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Philips Respironics, BMC Medical and Löwenstein Medical held steady: their share of searches among CPAP brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand CPAP brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, ResMed gained share of searches among CPAP brands in New Zealand, from 9.7% to 11.1%.

In September 2026, Philips Respironics gained share of searches among CPAP brands in New Zealand, from 1.3% to 1.9%.

In September 2026, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare lost share of searches among CPAP brands in New Zealand, from 88.5% to 86.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for BMC Medical in New Zealand rose 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 70 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Löwenstein Medical in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in September 2026.
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