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Fenix vs Petzl:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Petzl had more branded searches than Fenix among torch brands in New Zealand. Petzl had about 320 branded searches, while Fenix had 140. Petzl made up 11.9% of all torch brand searches we track, and Fenix accounted for 5.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about torch brands, Fenix appeared in four of the five answers and Petzl in none.

Among torch brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Petzl, about 2 searches for every 1 for Fenix

Petzl 320 searchesFenix 140 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Fenix, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Petzl in 0

Fenix in 4 of 5Petzl in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Fenix, the only one of the two named

Fenix first in 4Petzl never named

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Top torch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fenix was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Petzl did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Fenix1st
  2. Nitecore2nd
  3. Ledlenser3rd
  4. Energizer4th
  5. Petzl–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Energizer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ledlenser4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Nitecore4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fenix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Petzl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

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

Is Fenix or Petzl more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Fenix and Petzl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five torch brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Fenix and Petzl among torch brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEnergizerLedlenserNitecorePetzlFenix
Oct 202529.4%30.3%23.1%13.4%3.8%
Nov 202526.3%29.6%23.5%16%4.5%
Dec 202533.3%29.3%22.4%10.6%4.5%
Jan 202633.8%25.2%23.5%13.7%3.8%
Feb 202644.4%23.4%18.3%10.3%3.6%
Mar 202638.1%30.2%18.9%8.9%3.8%
Apr 202636.6%33.2%20.7%6.6%2.8%
May 202638.6%26.2%21.3%8.4%5.5%
Jun 202632.6%28.8%20.2%9.2%9.2%
Jul 202637.3%31.1%16.3%7.7%7.7%
Aug 202645.7%22.7%15.5%7.3%8.9%
Sep 202635.7%26.8%20.4%11.9%5.2%

How has the Fenix and Petzl comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Fenix took it in August 2026, Petzl took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fenix’s share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 140.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Petzl’s share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand moved from 13.4% to 11.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.

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

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Petzl overtook Fenix to rank 4th among torch brands in New Zealand, with 11.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Fenix lost share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand, from 8.9% to 5.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fenix’s and Petzl’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.

Fenix

1 branded search term

  • fenix torch

Petzl

1 branded search term

  • petzl

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