Scubapro vs Shearwater:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Scubapro had more branded searches than Shearwater among dive gear brands in New Zealand. Scubapro had about 80 branded searches, while Shearwater had 20. Scubapro made up 26.7% of all dive gear brand searches we track, and Shearwater accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dive gear brands, Scubapro and Shearwater each appeared in three of the four answers. Scubapro was mentioned before Shearwater in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Scubapro, about 4 searches for every 1 for Shearwater
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Scubapro, named ahead of Shearwater in every answer
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Top dive gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Scubapro and Shearwater were each mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Scubapro was listed before Shearwater in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Scubapro1st
Apeks2nd
Mares3rd
Shearwater4th
Aqua Lung5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Mares4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Aqua Lung3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Scubapro3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Shearwater3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Apeks3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about dive gear brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dive gear brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dive gear brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dive gear brand in New Zealand for recreational diving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scuba gear nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap dive gear”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Scubapro or Shearwater more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Scubapro and Shearwater by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five dive gear brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Scubapro, Shearwater. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Aqua Lung | Scubapro | Mares | Shearwater | Apeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50% | 22.2% | 8.3% | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.2% | 23.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.8% | 25.5% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 6.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 50% | 27.8% | 7.4% | 9.3% | 5.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.7% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 22.9% | 5.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 24.2% | 6.1% | 15.2% | 9.1% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 25% | 5.6% | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 50% | 27.8% | 5.6% | 13.9% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 23.5% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 20.5% | 7.7% | 10.3% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.7% | 26.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.3% |
How has the Scubapro and Shearwater comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Scubapro was ahead of Shearwater in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scubapro’s share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand moved from 22.2% to 26.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 80.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shearwater’s share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand moved from 11.1% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dive gear brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Scubapro gained share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand, from 20.5% to 26.7%.

In September 2026, Shearwater lost share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 6.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scubapro’s and Shearwater’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Scubapro
2 branded search terms
- scubapro
- scubapro dive gear
Shearwater
2 branded search terms
- shearwater dive computer
- shearwater perdix
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