Braun vs Panasonic:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Braun had more branded searches than Panasonic among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand. Braun had about 740 branded searches, while Panasonic had 280. Braun made up 3.2% of all shaver and razor brand searches we track, and Panasonic accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shaver and razor brands, Braun appeared in all five answers and Panasonic in four. Braun was mentioned before Panasonic in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Braun, about 3 searches for every 1 for Panasonic
Who does AI mention more?
Braun, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Braun, named ahead of Panasonic in every answer
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Top shaver and razor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Braun appeared in all five answers. Panasonic was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Braun was listed before Panasonic in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Philips5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Braun5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gillette3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Remington2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wahl1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Schick1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shaver or razor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shaver and razor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best shaver or razor brand in New Zealand for daily grooming?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best electric shaver”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“men's shaver nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Braun or Panasonic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Braun and Panasonic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven shaver and razor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Braun, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Philips | Gillette | Wahl | Schick | Braun | Remington | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.8% | 14.9% | 14% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.3% | 13% | 13.5% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.4% | 13.4% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.8% | 15.1% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.7% | 15.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.4% | 16.4% | 15% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.96% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 63.9% | 13.8% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.98% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 15.1% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.87% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 17.5% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.8% | 14.4% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 0.95% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.4% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
How has the Braun and Panasonic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Braun was ahead of Panasonic in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Braun’s share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 680 to 740.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand moved from 1.4% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 250 to 280.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand shaver and razor brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Panasonic in New Zealand rose 12% over 12 measured months, from 250 to 280 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Braun’s and Panasonic’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.
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