Black Diamond vs Ledlenser:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Black Diamond had more branded searches than Ledlenser among head torch brands in New Zealand. Black Diamond had about 2,160 branded searches, while Ledlenser had 720. Black Diamond made up 52.7% of all head torch brand searches we track, and Ledlenser accounted for 17.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about head torch brands, Black Diamond appeared in all five answers and Ledlenser in three. Black Diamond was mentioned before Ledlenser in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Black Diamond, about 3 searches for every 1 for Ledlenser
Who does AI mention more?
Black Diamond, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Black Diamond, named ahead of Ledlenser in every answer
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Top head torch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Black Diamond appeared in all five answers. Ledlenser was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Black Diamond was listed before Ledlenser in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Petzl1st
Black Diamond2nd
Nitecore3rd
Fenix4th
Ledlenser5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Black Diamond5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ledlenser3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nitecore3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fenix3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Petzl3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about head torch brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which head torch brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best head torch brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best head torch brand in New Zealand for camping and hiking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“headlamp nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“head torch for running”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Black Diamond or Ledlenser more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Diamond and Ledlenser by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five head torch brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Black Diamond, Ledlenser. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Black Diamond | Ledlenser | Nitecore | Fenix | Petzl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.2% | 20.9% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.8% | 19.9% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 10.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.3% | 20.6% | 15.7% | 8% | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.5% | 17.7% | 16.5% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 18.3% | 14.2% | 9.3% | 8% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.5% | 23.1% | 14.4% | 13.1% | 6.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.6% | 27.4% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 5.5% |
| May 2026 | 41.4% | 20.8% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 6.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 21.2% | 14.8% | 15% | 6.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.1% | 25.5% | 13.4% | 15.7% | 6.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 45% | 20.3% | 13.8% | 14.4% | 6.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.7% | 17.6% | 13.4% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
How has the Black Diamond and Ledlenser comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Black Diamond was ahead of Ledlenser in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black Diamond’s share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand moved from 45.2% to 52.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 2.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ledlenser’s share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand moved from 20.9% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand head torch brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Black Diamond gained share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand, from 45% to 52.7%.

In September 2026, Ledlenser lost share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand, from 20.3% to 17.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Diamond’s and Ledlenser’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.
Black Diamond
2 branded search terms
- black diamond
- black diamond headlamp
Ledlenser
1 branded search term
- ledlenser
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