Burton vs Devold:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Burton and Devold were level in searches among base layer brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 210 branded searches each, at 0.34% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about base layer brands, Devold appeared in two of the five answers and Burton in none.
Who do people search for more?
Burton and Devold are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Devold, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Burton in 0
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Top base layer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Devold was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Burton did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Macpac5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mons Royale5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Icebreaker4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Devold2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Columbia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Burton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Castelli0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
First Lite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which base layer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best base layer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best base layer brand in New Zealand for cold weather?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“thermal base layer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“merino base layer nz”
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 Burton or Devold more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Burton and Devold by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight base layer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Burton, Devold. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Macpac | Mons Royale | Columbia | Icebreaker | Burton | Devold | Castelli | First Lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90% | 7.9% | 0.48% | 0.56% | 0.14% | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Nov 2025 | 89% | 9.4% | 0.34% | 0.49% | 0.09% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 91.1% | 7.6% | 0.43% | 0.28% | 0.07% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.6% | 7.7% | 0.52% | 0.34% | 0.13% | 0.31% | 0.21% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 88.9% | 9% | 0.53% | 0.46% | 0.16% | 0.38% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 87.3% | 10.9% | 0.44% | 0.46% | 0.11% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.9% | 11% | 0.58% | 0.37% | 0.16% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 86.7% | 11.2% | 0.62% | 0.41% | 0.16% | 0.25% | 0.38% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.6% | 9.5% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.3% | 13.4% | 0.57% | 0.54% | 0.46% | 0.3% | 0.25% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.8% | 15.5% | 0.72% | 0.59% | 0.53% | 0.29% | 0.23% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.4% | 15.2% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
How has the Burton and Devold comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Burton took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Burton’s share of searches among base layer brands in New Zealand moved from 0.14% to 0.34%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Devold’s share of searches among base layer brands in New Zealand moved from 0.26% to 0.34%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand base layer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Burton’s and Devold’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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