Black Diamond vs Nitecore:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Black Diamond had more branded searches than Nitecore among head torch brands in New Zealand. Black Diamond had about 2,160 branded searches, while Nitecore had 550. Black Diamond made up 52.7% of all head torch brand searches we track, and Nitecore accounted for 13.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about head torch brands, Black Diamond appeared in all five answers and Nitecore in three. Black Diamond was mentioned before Nitecore in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Black Diamond, about 4 searches for every 1 for Nitecore
Who does AI mention more?
Black Diamond, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Black Diamond, named ahead of Nitecore in 3 of 4 answers
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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. Nitecore 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 Nitecore in three out of four answers.
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 Nitecore more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Diamond and Nitecore 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, Nitecore. 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 Nitecore comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Black Diamond was ahead of Nitecore 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, Nitecore’s share of searches among head torch brands in New Zealand moved from 15.9% to 13.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 550.
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, Nitecore rose from 4th to 3rd among head torch brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Diamond’s and Nitecore’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
Nitecore
2 branded search terms
- nitecore
- nitecore torch
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