DeWalt vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Ryobi among power washer brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 15,200 branded searches, while Ryobi had 13,000. DeWalt made up 37.2% of all power washer brand searches we track, and Ryobi accounted for 31.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about power washer brands, Ryobi appeared in three of the five answers and DeWalt in none.
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Top power washer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ryobi was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt 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.
Karcher5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ozito3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stihl2 of 5Named in 2 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
Honda Power Equipment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee0 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 power washer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which power washer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best power washer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best power washer brand in New Zealand for home cleaning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best power washer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pressure washer for home”
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 DeWalt or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight power washer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Ryobi | Stihl | Karcher | Ozito | Honda Power Equipment | Milwaukee | Greenworks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.9% | 31.6% | 18.6% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 32% | 34.6% | 17.8% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.1% | 37.9% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.3% | 34.4% | 21.3% | 7.6% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.1% | 30.6% | 22.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.2% | 33.6% | 18.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.1% | 31.5% | 18.6% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 36.7% | 26.1% | 22.3% | 8% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.9% | 25.3% | 17.9% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 38% | 25.5% | 18.4% | 10% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.9% | 27.9% | 17% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.2% | 31.7% | 16.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2% | 1.9% | 0% |
How has the DeWalt and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ryobi took it in November 2025, DeWalt took it in February 2026, Ryobi took it in March 2026, DeWalt took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among power washer brands in New Zealand moved from 32.9% to 37.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 11.7K to 15.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among power washer brands in New Zealand moved from 31.6% to 31.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 11.2K to 12.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand power washer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among power washer brands in New Zealand, from 27.9% to 31.7%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among power washer brands in New Zealand, from 39.9% to 37.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
24 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’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.
DeWalt
14 branded search terms
- dewalt
- dewalt blower
- dewalt chainsaw
- dewalt drop saw
- dewalt grinder
- dewalt impact wrench
- dewalt laser
- dewalt laser level
- dewalt planer
- dewalt redemption
- dewalt router
- dewalt sander
- dewalt table saw
- dewalt tool box
Ryobi
10 branded search terms
- ryobi
- ryobi bench saw
- ryobi blower
- ryobi chainsaw
- ryobi hand blower
- ryobi hedge trimmer
- ryobi nailer
- ryobi power washers
- ryobi sander
- ryobi tool
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