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Contec vs Nonin:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Contec had more branded searches than Nonin among pulse oximeter brands in New Zealand. Contec had about 60 branded searches, while Nonin had 10. Contec made up 16.2% of all pulse oximeter brand searches we track, and Nonin accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pulse oximeter brands, Nonin appeared in four of the five answers and Contec in none.

Among pulse oximeter brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Contec, about 6 searches for every 1 for Nonin

Contec 60 searchesNonin 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Nonin, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Contec in 0

Nonin in 4 of 5Contec in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Nonin, the only one of the two named

Nonin first in 4Contec never named

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Top pulse oximeter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nonin was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Contec 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.

  1. Nonin1st
  2. ChoiceMMed2nd
  3. Beurer3rd
  4. Masimo4th
  5. Contec–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • ChoiceMMed5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Nonin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Beurer3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Masimo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Contec0 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 Contec or Nonin more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Contec and Nonin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pulse oximeter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Contec and Nonin among pulse oximeter brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBeurerMasimoContecChoiceMMedNonin
Oct 202553.1%25%15.6%3.1%3.1%
Nov 202542%24%30%2%2%
Dec 202561.9%23.8%9.5%2.4%2.4%
Jan 202656.8%27%8.1%2.7%5.4%
Feb 202648.8%32.6%14%2.3%2.3%
Mar 202655.3%26.3%13.2%2.6%2.6%
Apr 202639.6%15.1%11.3%1.9%32.1%
May 202645.7%17.4%10.9%2.2%23.9%
Jun 202651.5%30.3%12.1%3%3%
Jul 202659.1%25%11.4%2.3%2.3%
Aug 202656.8%24.3%13.5%2.7%2.7%
Sep 202656.8%21.6%16.2%2.7%2.7%

How has the Contec and Nonin comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Nonin took it in April 2026, Contec took it in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Contec’s share of searches among pulse oximeter brands in New Zealand moved from 15.6% to 16.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 60.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nonin’s share of searches among pulse oximeter brands in New Zealand moved from 3.1% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand pulse oximeter brands in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, Contec gained share of searches among pulse oximeter brands in New Zealand, from 13.5% to 16.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Contec’s and Nonin’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.

Contec

2 branded search terms

  • contec
  • contec pulse oximeter

Nonin

1 branded search term

  • nonin

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