Makita vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Ryobi among skill saw brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 12,000 branded searches, while Ryobi had 7,870. Makita made up 39.1% of all skill saw brand searches we track, and Ryobi accounted for 25.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skill saw brands, Makita appeared in all five answers and Ryobi in four. Makita was mentioned before Ryobi in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 52% more searches than Ryobi
Who does AI mention more?
Makita, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Makita, 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, Makita 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. Makita was listed before Ryobi in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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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 Makita or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Makita 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 Makita, 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 Makita and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ryobi took it in December 2025, Makita took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among skill saw brands in New Zealand moved from 39.4% to 39.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.7K to 12K.
- 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, Makita gained share of searches among skill saw brands in New Zealand, from 36.4% to 39.1%.
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among skill saw brands in New Zealand, from 23.2% to 25.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’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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