DeWalt vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt and Ryobi were level in searches among skill saw brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 7.9K branded searches each, at 25.7% and 25.6% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skill saw brands, DeWalt appeared in all five answers and Ryobi in four. DeWalt was mentioned before Ryobi in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt and Ryobi are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
DeWalt, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
DeWalt, named ahead of Ryobi in every answer
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Top skill saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt appeared in all five answers. Ryobi was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was listed before Ryobi in every answer.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which skill saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best skill saw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best skill saw brand in New Zealand for home carpentry?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“circular saw nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless skill saw”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 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 four skill saw 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 | Makita | DeWalt | Ryobi | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.4% | 25.3% | 26.3% | 9% |
| Nov 2025 | 32% | 28.2% | 31.8% | 8% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.4% | 22.2% | 35.7% | 7.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.5% | 24.4% | 31% | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.4% | 26.9% | 25.9% | 8.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.9% | 26.1% | 29.2% | 8.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.7% | 26.6% | 26.1% | 8.6% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 28.8% | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 31.4% | 21% | 10.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.7% | 29.7% | 21.3% | 10.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.4% | 27.4% | 23.2% | 13% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.1% | 25.7% | 25.6% | 9.6% |
How has the DeWalt and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: 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 skill saw brands in New Zealand moved from 25.3% to 25.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.2K to 7.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among skill saw brands in New Zealand moved from 26.3% to 25.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.4K to 7.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand skill saw brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among skill saw brands in New Zealand, from 23.2% to 25.6%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among skill saw brands in New Zealand, from 27.4% to 25.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 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.
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