Makita vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Makita among LED work light brands in New Zealand. Milwaukee had about 2,950 branded searches, while Makita had 130. Milwaukee made up 19% of all LED work light brand searches we track, and Makita accounted for 0.84%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about LED work light brands, both Makita and Milwaukee appeared in all five answers. Makita was mentioned before Milwaukee in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 23 searches for every 1 for Makita
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Makita, named ahead of Milwaukee in 3 of 5 answers
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Top LED work light brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Makita and Milwaukee showed up in all five answers. Makita was listed before Milwaukee in three of them.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which LED work light brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best LED work light brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LED work light brand in New Zealand for a dark worksite?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best work light”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless work light”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Makita or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Makita and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four LED work light brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Makita. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Makita |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.6% | 33.3% | 17.5% | 0.71% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.4% | 33.4% | 13.7% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 59% | 27.1% | 13.4% | 0.56% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.7% | 31.3% | 13.2% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.7% | 34.4% | 17.1% | 0.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.1% | 31.9% | 16.1% | 0.92% |
| Apr 2026 | 48% | 33.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 40.9% | 35.4% | 22.1% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.9% | 38.9% | 20.5% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.3% | 35.7% | 21.4% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.3% | 32.8% | 24.7% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.1% | 32.1% | 19% | 0.84% |
How has the Makita and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee 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 LED work light brands in New Zealand moved from 0.71% to 0.84%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 130.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among LED work light brands in New Zealand moved from 17.5% to 19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand LED work light brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among LED work light brands in New Zealand, from 24.7% to 19%.
Makita’s share of searches among LED work light brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.8% to 0.84% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’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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