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Bosch vs Irwin:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Irwin had more branded searches than Bosch among spade bits brands in New Zealand. Irwin had about 170 branded searches, while Bosch had 20. Irwin made up 2.1% of all spade bits brand searches we track, and Bosch accounted for 0.25%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spade bits brands, Bosch appeared in four of the five answers and Irwin in three. Irwin was mentioned before Bosch in two out of three answers.

Among spade bits brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Irwin, about 9 searches for every 1 for Bosch

Irwin 170 searchesBosch 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Bosch, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Irwin in 3

Bosch in 4 of 5Irwin in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Irwin, named ahead of Bosch in 2 of 3 answers

Irwin first in 2Bosch first in 1

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Top spade bits brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bosch was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Irwin was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Irwin was listed before Bosch in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Irwin1st
  2. Bosch2nd
  3. Milwaukee3rd
  4. DeWalt4th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Irwin3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which spade bit brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Irwin
    2. 2Bosch
    3. 3Milwaukee
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best spade bit brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Irwin
    2. 2Bosch
    3. 3Milwaukee
    4. 4DeWalt
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best spade bit brand in New Zealand for clean wood holes?”

    1. 1Bosch
    2. 2Irwin
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “wood drill bits”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “drill bit set”

      1. 1Bosch

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Is Bosch or Irwin more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Bosch and Irwin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four spade bits brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Bosch and Irwin among spade bits brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Irwin, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthDeWaltMilwaukeeIrwinBosch
    Oct 202564%33.6%2.3%0.15%
    Nov 202569.6%28.4%1.9%0.12%
    Dec 202565.4%32.2%2.3%0.15%
    Jan 202668.4%28.9%2.6%0.16%
    Feb 202665.1%32.4%2.4%0.15%
    Mar 202664.6%32.6%2.6%0.14%
    Apr 202664.5%32.5%2.9%0.15%
    May 202659.8%37.3%2.6%0.28%
    Jun 202663.7%33.5%2.5%0.24%
    Jul 202660.5%36.3%2.9%0.28%
    Aug 202655.1%41.4%3.1%0.33%
    Sep 202661.4%36.3%2.1%0.25%

    How has the Bosch and Irwin comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Irwin 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 spade bits brands in New Zealand moved from 0.15% to 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 20.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin’s share of searches among spade bits brands in New Zealand moved from 2.3% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 150 to 170.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand spade bits brands in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, Irwin lost share of searches among spade bits brands in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 2.1%.

    2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and Irwin’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.

    Bosch

    1 branded search term

    • bosch spade bits

    Irwin

    2 branded search terms

    • irwin clamps
    • irwin tools

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