Bosch vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Bosch among wall chaser machine brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 9,100 branded searches, while Bosch had 70. Makita made up 56.7% of all wall chaser machine brand searches we track, and Bosch accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wall chaser machine brands, Makita appeared in four of the five answers and Bosch in three. Bosch was mentioned before Makita in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 130 searches for every 1 for Bosch
Who does AI mention more?
Makita, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bosch in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Bosch, named ahead of Makita in 3 of 4 answers
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Top wall chaser machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bosch was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bosch was listed before Makita in three out of 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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wall chaser machine brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wall chaser machine brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wall chaser machine brand in New Zealand for cutting brick walls?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concrete chaser machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wall cutter tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bosch or Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bosch and Makita by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four wall chaser machine brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Hilti | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.4% | 29.4% | 16.9% | 0.35% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 37.3% | 14.9% | 0.56% |
| Dec 2025 | 56% | 31.8% | 11.8% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.9% | 30.8% | 14% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.2% | 31.3% | 13.8% | 0.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.1% | 30% | 19.4% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.9% | 29.6% | 17% | 0.5% |
| May 2026 | 52.7% | 30% | 16.7% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.2% | 35.6% | 12.8% | 0.47% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.3% | 31.4% | 13.8% | 0.51% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.3% | 34.3% | 13.1% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.7% | 31.1% | 11.8% | 0.44% |
How has the Bosch and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of Bosch in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bosch’s share of searches among wall chaser machine brands in New Zealand moved from 0.35% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among wall chaser machine brands in New Zealand moved from 53.4% to 56.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.6K to 9.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wall chaser machine brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among wall chaser machine brands in New Zealand, from 52.3% to 56.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 70 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and Makita’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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