DeWalt vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Milwaukee among green laser brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 6,580 branded searches, while Milwaukee had 2,950. DeWalt made up 68.9% of all green laser brand searches we track, and Milwaukee accounted for 30.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about green laser brands, DeWalt appeared in four of the five answers and Milwaukee in one. DeWalt was mentioned before Milwaukee in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt, about 2 searches for every 1 for Milwaukee
Who does AI mention more?
DeWalt, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Milwaukee in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
DeWalt, named ahead of Milwaukee in every answer
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Top green laser brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was listed before Milwaukee in every answer.
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 green laser should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best green laser brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best green laser in New Zealand for straight line work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best green laser”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cross line laser”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three green laser brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.3% | 29.4% | 0.27% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.5% | 25.3% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.5% | 29.3% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 74% | 25.9% | 0.15% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.6% | 28% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.1% | 27.5% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 72.1% | 27.7% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 67.9% | 31.8% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.9% | 27.9% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 70% | 29.8% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.1% | 35.8% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.9% | 30.9% | 0.21% |
How has the DeWalt and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Milwaukee in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among green laser brands in New Zealand moved from 70.3% to 68.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.3K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among green laser brands in New Zealand moved from 29.4% to 30.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand green laser brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DeWalt gained share of searches among green laser brands in New Zealand, from 64.1% to 68.9%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among green laser brands in New Zealand, from 35.8% to 30.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’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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