Braun vs Gillette:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gillette had more branded searches than Braun among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand. Gillette had about 3,520 branded searches, while Braun had 740. Gillette made up 15.3% of all shaver and razor brand searches we track, and Braun accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shaver and razor brands, Braun appeared in all five answers and Gillette in three. Braun was mentioned before Gillette in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Gillette, about 5 searches for every 1 for Braun
Who does AI mention more?
Braun, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Braun, named ahead of Gillette in every answer
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Top shaver and razor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Braun appeared in all five answers. Gillette was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Braun was listed before Gillette 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.
Philips5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Braun5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Gillette3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Remington2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wahl1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Schick1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shaver or razor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shaver and razor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best shaver or razor brand in New Zealand for daily grooming?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best electric shaver”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“men's shaver nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Braun or Gillette more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Braun and Gillette by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven shaver and razor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Gillette, Braun. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Philips | Gillette | Wahl | Schick | Braun | Remington | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.8% | 14.9% | 14% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.3% | 13% | 13.5% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.4% | 13.4% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.8% | 15.1% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.7% | 15.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.4% | 16.4% | 15% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.96% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 63.9% | 13.8% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.98% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 15.1% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.87% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 17.5% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.8% | 14.4% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 0.95% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.4% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
How has the Braun and Gillette comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gillette was ahead of Braun in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Braun’s share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 680 to 740.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gillette’s share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand moved from 14.9% to 15.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7K to 3.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand shaver and razor brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Gillette gained share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand, from 14.4% to 15.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
17 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Braun’s and Gillette’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.
Braun
5 branded search terms
- beard trimmer braun
- braun foil razor
- braun razor
- braun shaver
- braun trimmer
Gillette
12 branded search terms
- fusion gillette 5
- gillette
- gillette blades
- gillette fusion
- gillette labs
- gillette proglide
- gillette proglide razor
- gillette razor
- gillette razor blades
- gillette shaving gel
- gillette trimmer
- gillette venus razor
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