Dimplex vs Rinnai:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Rinnai had more branded searches than Dimplex among panel heater brands in New Zealand. Rinnai had about 3,590 branded searches, while Dimplex had 10. Rinnai made up 34.8% of all panel heater brand searches we track, and Dimplex accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about panel heater brands, Dimplex appeared in three of the five answers and Rinnai in none.
Who do people search for more?
Rinnai, about 359 searches for every 1 for Dimplex
Who does AI mention more?
Dimplex, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Rinnai in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Dimplex, the only one of the two named
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Top panel heater brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dimplex was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Rinnai did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Goldair5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
De'Longhi3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Nobo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Dimplex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Noirot2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rinnai0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which panel heater brand should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best panel heater brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best panel heater brand in New Zealand for a cold bedroom?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“panel heater nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wall panel heater”
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 Dimplex or Rinnai more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dimplex and Rinnai by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six panel heater brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Rinnai, Dimplex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | De'Longhi | Rinnai | Goldair | Nobo | Noirot | Dimplex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.5% | 37.8% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.1% | 29.9% | 15% | 0.75% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.8% | 25% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.1% | 30.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.1% | 41% | 11% | 1.3% | 0.45% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.9% | 38.5% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 0.73% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 31.7% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 53% | 33.6% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.7% | 35.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.5% | 35.5% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.2% | 34.3% | 7.7% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.9% | 34.8% | 7.7% | 0.87% | 0.68% | 0.1% |
How has the Dimplex and Rinnai comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rinnai was ahead of Dimplex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dimplex’s share of searches among panel heater brands in New Zealand moved from 0.56% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rinnai’s share of searches among panel heater brands in New Zealand moved from 37.8% to 34.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand panel heater brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Rinnai gained share of searches among panel heater brands in New Zealand, from 34.3% to 34.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Dimplex in New Zealand fell 80% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 10 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dimplex’s and Rinnai’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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