Philips vs Wahl:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Philips had more branded searches than Wahl among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand. Philips had about 13,500 branded searches, while Wahl had 3,120. Philips made up 58.4% of all shaver and razor brand searches we track, and Wahl accounted for 13.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shaver and razor brands, Philips appeared in all five answers and Wahl in one. Philips was mentioned before Wahl in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Philips, about 4 searches for every 1 for Wahl
Who does AI mention more?
Philips, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Philips, named ahead of Wahl 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, Philips appeared in all five answers. Wahl was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Philips was listed before Wahl 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 Philips or Wahl more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Philips and Wahl 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 Philips, Wahl. 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 Philips and Wahl comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Philips was ahead of Wahl in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Philips’ share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand moved from 57.8% to 58.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.5K to 13.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wahl’s share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand moved from 14% to 13.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.5K to 3.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand shaver and razor brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
29 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Philips’ and Wahl’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.
Philips
16 branded search terms
- china philips
- philips
- philips avent bottles
- philips avent sterilizer
- philips hue
- philips hue bridge
- philips hue bulbs
- philips hue lights
- philips light bulbs
- philips lumea
- philips one blade
- philips oneblade
- philips razor
- philips shaver
- philips toothbrush
- philips trimmer
Wahl
13 branded search terms
- beret wahl trimmer
- wahl beard trimmer
- wahl clippers
- wahl dog trimmer
- wahl hair shaver
- wahl hair trimmer
- wahl peanut razor
- wahl pet trimmer
- wahl razor
- wahl shaver
- wahl trimmer
- wahl trimmer set
- wireless wahl clippers
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