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Garmin vs WHOOP:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Garmin had more branded searches than WHOOP among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand. Garmin had about 14,800 branded searches, while WHOOP had 6,800. Garmin made up 41.6% of all sleep tracker brand searches we track, and WHOOP accounted for 19.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sleep tracker brands, Garmin appeared in three of the five answers and WHOOP in two. Garmin was mentioned before WHOOP in three out of four answers.

Among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Garmin, about 2 searches for every 1 for WHOOP

Garmin 14.8K searchesWHOOP 6.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Garmin, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, WHOOP in 2

Garmin in 3 of 5WHOOP in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Garmin, named ahead of WHOOP in 3 of 4 answers

Garmin first in 3WHOOP first in 1

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Top sleep tracker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. WHOOP was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Garmin was listed before WHOOP in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Garmin1st
  2. Fitbit2nd
  3. WHOOP3rd
  4. Samsung4th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Garmin3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fitbit3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • WHOOP2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about sleep tracker brands

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which sleep tracker brand should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Garmin
    2. 2Fitbit
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best sleep tracker brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Garmin
    2. 2Fitbit
    3. 3WHOOP
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best sleep tracker brand in New Zealand for better sleep?”

    1. 1Fitbit
    2. 2Garmin
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best sleep tracker”

    1. 1WHOOP
    2. 2Samsung
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sleep tracking ring”

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Is Garmin or WHOOP more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin and WHOOP by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four sleep tracker brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Garmin and WHOOP among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Garmin, WHOOP. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthGarminFitbitWHOOPSamsung
    Oct 202547.9%36%14.9%1.3%
    Nov 202547.7%36.2%14.8%1.3%
    Dec 202542.5%40%16.2%1.4%
    Jan 202641.2%38.5%19.3%1.1%
    Feb 202646.5%34.9%17.6%1%
    Mar 202650.4%32.6%15.6%1.3%
    Apr 202646.7%34.3%17.7%1.2%
    May 202643.6%39%16.5%0.94%
    Jun 202640.4%43.3%15.3%1.1%
    Jul 202641.3%38.3%19.1%1.3%
    Aug 202643.5%38.7%16.4%1.4%
    Sep 202641.6%38.2%19.1%1.1%

    How has the Garmin and WHOOP comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Garmin was ahead of WHOOP in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s share of searches among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand moved from 47.9% to 41.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WHOOP’s share of searches among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand moved from 14.9% to 19.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.6K to 6.8K.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand sleep tracker brands in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, WHOOP gained share of searches among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand, from 16.4% to 19.1%.

    2. In September 2026, Garmin lost share of searches among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand, from 43.5% to 41.6%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    5 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin’s and WHOOP’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.

    Garmin

    1 branded search term

    • garmin

    WHOOP

    4 branded search terms

    • whoop
    • whoop bracelet
    • whoop rings
    • whoop strap

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