DeWalt vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Milwaukee among stone saw brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 7,890 branded searches, while Milwaukee had 2,950. DeWalt made up 19.3% of all stone saw brand searches we track, and Milwaukee accounted for 7.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stone saw brands, DeWalt appeared in one of the four answers and Milwaukee in none.
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Top stone saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, DeWalt was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Milwaukee did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
Makita3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Husqvarna3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Stihl2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Rubi2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
DeWalt1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stone saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stone saw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stone saw brand in New Zealand for cutting masonry?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cutting concrete saw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stone saw brands”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six stone saw brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Stihl | DeWalt | Husqvarna | Milwaukee | Rubi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.3% | 28.2% | 15.6% | 26.2% | 5.5% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 21.5% | 31.1% | 18.9% | 22.9% | 5.4% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.9% | 33.2% | 15.4% | 21.9% | 5.4% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.1% | 33.1% | 15.7% | 22.3% | 4.6% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.7% | 31.8% | 16.6% | 22.1% | 5.4% | 0.38% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.7% | 28.6% | 17.9% | 22.7% | 6% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.3% | 28.6% | 17.4% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 24.3% | 30.1% | 17.9% | 20.8% | 6.7% | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.3% | 25.6% | 22.2% | 18.4% | 7.3% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 26.4% | 20.6% | 18.7% | 7.1% | 0.33% |
| Aug 2026 | 27% | 25.4% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 9.6% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.4% | 26% | 19.3% | 17.9% | 7.2% | 0.15% |
How has the DeWalt and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Milwaukee in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among stone saw brands in New Zealand moved from 15.6% to 19.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.2K to 7.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among stone saw brands in New Zealand moved from 5.5% to 7.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand stone saw brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among stone saw brands in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 7.2%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among stone saw brands in New Zealand, from 20.3% to 19.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Milwaukee’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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