Aqua Lung vs Mares:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Aqua Lung had more branded searches than Mares among dive gear brands in New Zealand. Aqua Lung had about 170 branded searches, while Mares had 20. Aqua Lung made up 56.7% of all dive gear brand searches we track, and Mares accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dive gear brands, Mares appeared in all four answers and Aqua Lung in three. Mares was mentioned before Aqua Lung in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Aqua Lung, about 9 searches for every 1 for Mares
Who does AI mention more?
Mares, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Mares, named ahead of Aqua Lung in every answer
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Top dive gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Mares appeared in all four answers. Aqua Lung was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Mares was listed before Aqua Lung in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Scubapro1st
Apeks2nd- Mares3rd
Shearwater4th- Aqua Lung5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mares4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Aqua Lung3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Scubapro3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Shearwater3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Apeks3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about dive gear brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dive gear brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dive gear brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dive gear brand in New Zealand for recreational diving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scuba gear nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap dive gear”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Aqua Lung or Mares more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aqua Lung and Mares by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five dive gear brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Aqua Lung, Mares. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Aqua Lung | Scubapro | Mares | Shearwater | Apeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50% | 22.2% | 8.3% | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.2% | 23.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.8% | 25.5% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 6.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 50% | 27.8% | 7.4% | 9.3% | 5.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.7% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 22.9% | 5.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 24.2% | 6.1% | 15.2% | 9.1% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 25% | 5.6% | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 50% | 27.8% | 5.6% | 13.9% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 23.5% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 20.5% | 7.7% | 10.3% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.7% | 26.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.3% |
How has the Aqua Lung and Mares comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Aqua Lung was ahead of Mares in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aqua Lung’s share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand moved from 50% to 56.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 180 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mares’ share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand moved from 8.3% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dive gear brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Mares lost share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 6.7%.
Aqua Lung’s share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 50% to 56.7% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aqua Lung’s and Mares’ 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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