Portable band saw brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched portable band saw brand in New Zealand, accounting for 52.5% of all searches among the three brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Makita showed up in every answer. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four responses that gave a list.
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Top portable band saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita appeared every time. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in one out of four answers that gave a list. Milwaukee was second, and DeWalt was third.
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 portable band saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best portable band saw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best portable band saw brand in New Zealand for a diy workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless band saw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“band saw for metal”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which portable band saw brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each portable band saw brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three portable band saw brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.5% | 34.3% | 12.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 41.3% | 11.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.5% | 34.4% | 12.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.3% | 35.4% | 10.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.8% | 36.9% | 12.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.3% | 36% | 11.7% |
| May 2026 | 49.6% | 36.6% | 13.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.1% | 39.8% | 13.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.2% | 37.8% | 13% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.4% | 35.6% | 16.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.5% | 34.5% | 12.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.5% | 12K | +14.3% | +5.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.5% | 7.9K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.9% | 3K | -21.3% | -4 points |
Which brand is most popular in search among portable band saw brands in New Zealand?
3 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among portable band saw brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 12K branded searches, 52.5% of all searches for the three we track. DeWalt is in 2nd place, 18 percentage points behind at 34.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Makita | 53.5% → 52.5% | 54.3%Jan 2026 | 47%Nov 2025 | 1st |
 DeWalt | 34.3% → 34.5% | 41.3%Nov 2025 | 34.3%Oct 2025 | 2nd |
 Milwaukee | 12.2% → 12.9% | 16.9%Aug 2026 | 10.3%Jan 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand decreased from 53.5% to 52.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand increased from 12.2% to 12.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand peaked at 54.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 47% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand peaked at 41.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 34.3% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand peaked at 16.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 10.3% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt held steady: its share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand portable band saw brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand, from 47.4% to 52.5%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand, from 16.9% to 12.9%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among portable band saw brands in New Zealand, from 35.6% to 34.5%.
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