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2XU vs CEP Compression:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, 2XU had more branded searches than CEP Compression among compression sock brands in New Zealand. 2XU had about 3,160 branded searches, while CEP Compression had 10. 2XU made up 55.7% of all compression sock brand searches we track, and CEP Compression accounted for 0.18%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compression sock brands, 2XU appeared in two of the four answers and CEP Compression in none.

Among compression sock brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

2XU, about 316 searches for every 1 for CEP Compression

2XU 3.2K searchesCEP Compression 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

2XU, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, CEP Compression in 0

2XU in 2 of 4CEP Compression in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

2XU, the only one of the two named

2XU first in 2CEP Compression never named

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Top compression sock brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, 2XU was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. CEP Compression 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. NZ Sock Company1st
  2. 2XU2nd
  3. TXG Compression Wear3rd
  4. Sigvaris4th
  5. Skins5th
  6. Sockwell–
  7. CEP Compression–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • NZ Sock Company3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • 2XU2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • TXG Compression Wear2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Skins1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Sigvaris1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sockwell0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • CEP Compression0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which compression sock brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Sigvaris
    2. 2NZ Sock Company

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best compression sock brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1TXG Compression Wear
    2. 22XU
    3. 3NZ Sock Company

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best compression sock brand in New Zealand for all day comfort?”

    1. 1NZ Sock Company
    2. 2TXG Compression Wear

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “compression socks nz”

    1. 12XU
    2. 2Skins

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “compression stockings nz”

    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 21, 2026.

Is 2XU or CEP Compression more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for 2XU and CEP Compression by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven compression sock brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

2XU and CEP Compression among compression sock brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for 2XU, CEP Compression. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
Month2XUNZ Sock CompanySkinsTXG Compression WearSigvarisSockwellCEP Compression
Oct 202559.2%18.3%18.9%1.7%0.77%0.96%0.19%
Nov 202568.1%16.9%12.5%1.1%0.73%0.61%0.12%
Dec 202555.8%24.6%14.9%1.5%1.8%1.1%0.22%
Jan 202660.7%19.8%15.2%1.4%1.2%1.6%0.2%
Feb 202656.5%21.2%17.3%1.1%1.4%2.3%0.23%
Mar 202655.4%21.7%18.9%1.3%0.91%1.6%0.18%
Apr 202654.9%21.3%18.6%2%1.1%2%0.18%
May 202657.9%21.6%17%1.4%0.75%1.4%0%
Jun 202658.9%21%15.6%2.2%0.93%1.2%0.15%
Jul 202649.5%25.9%18.2%3.2%1.1%1.9%0.19%
Aug 202653.8%23.2%17%2.9%1%1.9%0.17%
Sep 202655.7%25%14.8%2.5%1.1%0.71%0.18%

How has the 2XU and CEP Compression comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

1 change

  1. In September 2026, 2XU gained share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand, from 53.8% to 55.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 2XU’s and CEP Compression’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.

2XU

2 branded search terms

  • 2xu
  • 2xu compression

CEP Compression

1 branded search term

  • cep compression

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