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Makita vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Ryobi among tile cutter brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 9,210 branded searches, while Ryobi had 7,480. Makita made up 42.2% of all tile cutter brand searches we track, and Ryobi accounted for 34.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tile cutter brands, Makita appeared in one of the four answers and Ryobi in none.

Among tile cutter brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Makita, about 23% more searches than Ryobi

Makita 9.2K searchesRyobi 7.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Makita, mentioned in 1 of 4 answers, Ryobi in 0

Makita in 1 of 4Ryobi in 0 of 4

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Top tile cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Makita was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ryobi 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.

  1. Rubi1st
  2. Sigma2nd
  3. Montolit3rd
  4. DeWalt4th
  5. Makita5th
  6. Ryobi–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Rubi4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Sigma3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Montolit3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • DeWalt2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Makita1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Ryobi0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which tile cutter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Sigma
    2. 2Rubi
    3. 3Montolit
    4. 4DeWalt
    5. 5Makita

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best tile cutter brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Rubi
    2. 2Sigma
    3. 3Montolit
    4. 4DeWalt

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best tile cutter brand in New Zealand for a bathroom tiling job?”

    1. 1Rubi
    2. 2Sigma
    3. 3Montolit

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “tile cutter nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “manual tile cutter”

    1. 1Rubi

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 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 six tile cutter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Makita and Ryobi among tile cutter brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMakitaRyobiDeWaltSigmaRubiMontolit
Oct 202542.6%33.6%23%0.38%0.33%0.05%
Nov 202533.5%40.3%25.7%0.3%0.21%0.04%
Dec 202536%43.5%20%0.23%0.23%0.05%
Jan 202639.6%38%21.8%0.26%0.26%0.05%
Feb 202641.9%32.9%23.7%0.6%0.82%0.05%
Mar 202639.1%37%23.1%0.46%0.26%0.05%
Apr 202641.6%32.9%23%1.8%0.55%0.06%
May 202644.6%28.9%25%0.98%0.46%0.06%
Jun 202641.4%28.5%28.5%1.1%0.32%0.05%
Jul 202644.2%29.2%25.3%0.64%0.7%0.06%
Aug 202640.2%32.9%26.2%0.47%0.16%0.05%
Sep 202642.2%34.3%22.9%0.32%0.27%0.05%

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 November 2025, Makita took it in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among tile cutter brands in New Zealand moved from 42.6% to 42.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.7K to 9.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among tile cutter brands in New Zealand moved from 33.6% to 34.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1K to 7.5K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand tile cutter brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among tile cutter brands in New Zealand, from 40.2% to 42.2%.

  2. In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among tile cutter brands in New Zealand, from 32.9% to 34.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

5 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.

Makita

3 branded search terms

  • makita
  • makita hedge cutter
  • makita tool

Ryobi

2 branded search terms

  • ryobi
  • ryobi tool

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