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Braun vs Russell Hobbs:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Russell Hobbs had more branded searches than Braun among steam iron brands in New Zealand. Russell Hobbs had about 2,120 branded searches, while Braun had 40. Russell Hobbs made up 24.2% of all steam iron brand searches we track, and Braun accounted for 0.46%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about steam iron brands, Braun appeared in four of the five answers and Russell Hobbs in two. Braun was mentioned before Russell Hobbs in every answer that named either.

Among steam iron brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Russell Hobbs, about 53 searches for every 1 for Braun

Russell Hobbs 2.1K searchesBraun 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Braun, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Russell Hobbs in 2

Braun in 4 of 5Russell Hobbs in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Braun, named ahead of Russell Hobbs in 4 of 4 answers

Braun first in 4Russell Hobbs never first

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Top steam iron brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Braun was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Russell Hobbs was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Braun was listed before Russell Hobbs in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Philips1st
  2. Braun2nd
  3. Tefal3rd
  4. Russell Hobbs4th
  5. Bosch–

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
  • Tefal4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Braun4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Russell Hobbs2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

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

Is Braun or Russell Hobbs more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Braun and Russell Hobbs by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five steam iron brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Braun and Russell Hobbs among steam iron brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Russell Hobbs, Braun. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPhilipsRussell HobbsTefalBraunBosch
Oct 202559.9%23%16.3%0.65%0.13%
Nov 202556%26.9%16.2%0.76%0.11%
Dec 202560.1%24.6%14.7%0.54%0.11%
Jan 202663.1%22.4%13.8%0.59%0.12%
Feb 202663.4%22.2%13.6%0.58%0.15%
Mar 202659.4%22.1%18.1%0.42%0%
Apr 202663.8%21.3%14.5%0.46%0%
May 202664.9%20.1%14.5%0.43%0.11%
Jun 202664.4%19.7%15.5%0.42%0%
Jul 202660.3%23.5%15.7%0.43%0.11%
Aug 202659.2%22.4%17.8%0.52%0.1%
Sep 202659.7%24.2%15.6%0.46%0%

How has the Braun and Russell Hobbs comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Russell Hobbs was ahead of Braun in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Braun’s share of searches among steam iron brands in New Zealand moved from 0.65% to 0.46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Russell Hobbs’ share of searches among steam iron brands in New Zealand moved from 23% to 24.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8K to 2.1K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand steam iron brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Russell Hobbs gained share of searches among steam iron brands in New Zealand, from 22.4% to 24.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Braun in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 40 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Braun’s and Russell Hobbs’ 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.

Braun

1 branded search term

  • braun razor

Russell Hobbs

7 branded search terms

  • multicooker russell hobbs
  • russell hobbs
  • russell hobbs chopper
  • russell hobbs irons
  • russell hobbs jug
  • russell hobbs steam
  • russellhobbs

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