Makita vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Makita among lawn edger brands in New Zealand. Ryobi had about 410 branded searches, while Makita had 90. Ryobi made up 2.3% of all lawn edger brand searches we track, and Makita accounted for 0.51%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lawn edger brands, Makita appeared in all five answers and Ryobi in four. Ryobi was mentioned before Makita in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 5 searches for every 1 for Makita
Who does AI mention more?
Makita, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Ryobi, named ahead of Makita in every answer
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Top lawn edger brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita appeared in all five answers. Ryobi was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was listed before Makita 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.
- Makita5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ryobi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stihl3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ozito3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ECHO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Greenworks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about lawn edger brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lawn edger brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lawn edger brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lawn edger brand in New Zealand for a tidy lawn edge?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best lawn edger”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless lawn edger”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Makita or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Makita and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight lawn edger brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Makita. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Husqvarna | Ryobi | Stihl | ECHO | Makita | Greenworks | Ozito |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.7% | 54.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.37% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.6% | 46.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.63% | 0.27% | 0.32% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.9% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.81% | 0.41% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.53% | 0.99% | 0.35% | 0.64% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.9% | 49.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.8% | 0.34% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 48.8% | 2.5% | 0.93% | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.35% | 0.41% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 48.9% | 3% | 0.93% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 48.6% | 47.3% | 1.8% | 0.74% | 0.52% | 0.4% | 0.34% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.2% | 40.6% | 1.2% | 0.47% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.1% | 42.8% | 1.2% | 0.57% | 0.45% | 0.25% | 0.51% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.6% | 41% | 1.3% | 0.61% | 0.43% | 0.31% | 0.49% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 54% | 40.9% | 2.3% | 0.85% | 0.63% | 0.51% | 0.46% | 0.28% |
How has the Makita and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ryobi was ahead of Makita in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among lawn edger brands in New Zealand moved from 0.58% to 0.51%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among lawn edger brands in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 460 to 410.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand lawn edger brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among lawn edger brands in New Zealand, from 1.3% to 2.3%.
In September 2026, Makita rose from 7th to 6th among lawn edger brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’s and Ryobi’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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