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Ledlenser vs Petzl:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ledlenser had more branded searches than Petzl among torch brands in New Zealand. Ledlenser had about 720 branded searches, while Petzl had 320. Ledlenser made up 26.8% of all torch brand searches we track, and Petzl accounted for 11.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about torch brands, Ledlenser 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?

Ledlenser, about 2 searches for every 1 for Petzl

Ledlenser 720 searchesPetzl 320 searches

Who does AI mention more?

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

Ledlenser in 4 of 5Petzl in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Ledlenser, the only one of the two named

Ledlenser 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, Ledlenser 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 Ledlenser or Petzl more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Ledlenser 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.

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

Share of searches by month for Ledlenser, Petzl. 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 Ledlenser and Petzl comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Ledlenser was ahead of Petzl in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ledlenser’s share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand moved from 30.3% to 26.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
  • 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, Ledlenser gained share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand, from 22.7% to 26.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ledlenser’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.

Ledlenser

1 branded search term

  • ledlenser

Petzl

1 branded search term

  • petzl

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