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Bosch vs Metabo:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Metabo had more branded searches than Bosch among chasing machine brands in New Zealand. Metabo had about 260 branded searches, while Bosch had 70. Metabo made up 1.5% of all chasing machine brand searches we track, and Bosch accounted for 0.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chasing machine brands, Metabo appeared in three of the five answers and Bosch in two. Metabo was mentioned before Bosch in three out of four answers.

Among chasing machine brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Metabo, about 4 searches for every 1 for Bosch

Metabo 260 searchesBosch 70 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Metabo, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Bosch in 2

Metabo in 3 of 5Bosch in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Metabo, named ahead of Bosch in 3 of 4 answers

Metabo first in 3Bosch first in 1

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Top chasing machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Makita1st
  2. Metabo1st
  3. Bosch3rd
  4. AGP4th
  5. DeWalt–
  6. Milwaukee–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Makita5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Metabo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AGP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which chasing machine brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Makita
    2. 2Metabo
    3. 3AGP
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best chasing machine brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Metabo
    2. 2Bosch
    3. 3Makita
    4. 4AGP
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best chasing machine brand in New Zealand for wall groove cutting?”

    1. 1Bosch
    2. 2Makita
    3. 3AGP
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “wall chasing machine”

    1. 1Metabo
    2. 2Makita
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “concrete groove cutter”

    1. 1Makita

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Bosch or Metabo more popular in search?

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

Bosch and Metabo among chasing machine brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMakitaDeWaltMilwaukeeMetaboBoschAGP
Oct 202553.3%29.4%15.4%1.5%0.35%0%
Nov 202546.5%36.7%15%1.3%0.55%0%
Dec 202553.1%30.2%14.9%1.5%0.35%0%
Jan 202654.6%30.6%12.9%1.5%0.36%0%
Feb 202652.2%30.2%15%1.8%0.77%0%
Mar 202651.4%30.8%15.5%1.8%0.48%0.07%
Apr 202653%29.7%14.9%1.8%0.5%0.07%
May 202650.9%28.9%18.1%1.4%0.6%0.07%
Jun 202647.5%33%17.4%1.6%0.44%0%
Jul 202651%29.4%17.6%1.4%0.48%0.07%
Aug 202645.8%30%22.6%1.3%0.3%0.06%
Sep 202652.4%28.7%17%1.5%0.4%0.06%

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

3 findings
  • Metabo 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 chasing machine brands in New Zealand moved from 0.35% to 0.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Metabo’s share of searches among chasing machine brands in New Zealand held steady at 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 260.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand chasing machine brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 70 in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Metabo in New Zealand rose 23.8% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 260 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and Metabo’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 10kg washing machine

Metabo

1 branded search term

  • metabo

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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