DeWalt vs Hilti:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Hilti among SDS Max brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 4,990 branded searches, while Hilti had 1,900. DeWalt made up 26.3% of all SDS Max brand searches we track, and Hilti accounted for 10%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SDS Max brands, Hilti appeared in all four answers and DeWalt in two. Hilti was mentioned before DeWalt in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt, about 3 searches for every 1 for Hilti
Who does AI mention more?
Hilti, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Hilti, named ahead of DeWalt in every answer
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Top SDS Max brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Hilti appeared in all four answers. DeWalt was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Hilti was listed before DeWalt 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.
Makita4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Hilti4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Bosch4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Milwaukee3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- DeWalt2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about SDS Max brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SDS Max brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SDS Max brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SDS Max brand in New Zealand for heavy drilling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sds max drill bits”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rotary hammer”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Hilti more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Hilti by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five SDS Max brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Hilti. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Hilti | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.3% | 25.5% | 13.4% | 14.6% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.2% | 32.5% | 13.3% | 13% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | 27.6% | 13.6% | 10.2% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.7% | 27.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.2% | 27.2% | 13.6% | 12% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.7% | 26.2% | 13.2% | 16.9% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.2% | 25.9% | 13% | 14.8% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 44.6% | 25.4% | 15.9% | 14.1% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.3% | 30.1% | 15.8% | 10.8% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.9% | 26.5% | 15.9% | 11.7% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 27.3% | 20.5% | 10.4% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 26.3% | 15.6% | 10% | 0.05% |
How has the DeWalt and Hilti comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Hilti in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among SDS Max brands in New Zealand moved from 25.5% to 26.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.2K to 5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hilti’s share of searches among SDS Max brands in New Zealand moved from 14.6% to 10%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand SDS Max brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among SDS Max brands in New Zealand, from 27.3% to 26.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hilti in New Zealand fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Hilti’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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