Bosch vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Bosch among drill bits brands in New Zealand. Milwaukee had about 2,950 branded searches, while Bosch had 50. Milwaukee made up 35.2% of all drill bits brand searches we track, and Bosch accounted for 0.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drill bits brands, Bosch appeared in four of the five answers and Milwaukee in three. Bosch was mentioned before Milwaukee in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 59 searches for every 1 for Bosch
Who does AI mention more?
Bosch, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Milwaukee in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Bosch, named ahead of Milwaukee in every answer
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Top drill bits brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bosch was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bosch was listed before Milwaukee in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Bosch1st
Sutton Tools2nd- Milwaukee3rd
DeWalt4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Milwaukee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Sutton Tools3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- DeWalt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about drill bits brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drill bits brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drill bits brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drill bits brand in New Zealand for clean holes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wood drill bits”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drill bit set”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bosch or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bosch and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four drill bits brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Sutton Tools | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.6% | 31.8% | 6.9% | 0.58% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.6% | 27.6% | 4.4% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.9% | 31% | 5.7% | 0.44% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.3% | 28% | 5.1% | 0.63% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.5% | 31.1% | 5.6% | 0.72% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.7% | 31.1% | 6.6% | 0.55% |
| Apr 2026 | 63% | 31.7% | 4.8% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 57.2% | 35.8% | 6.4% | 0.66% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.2% | 32.7% | 4.6% | 0.47% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.9% | 35.3% | 5.3% | 0.54% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.4% | 40.9% | 4.3% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.5% | 35.2% | 4.7% | 0.6% |
How has the Bosch and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of Bosch in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bosch’s share of searches among drill bits brands in New Zealand moved from 0.58% to 0.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among drill bits brands in New Zealand moved from 31.8% to 35.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand drill bits brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among drill bits brands in New Zealand, from 40.9% to 35.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 50 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and Milwaukee’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.
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