Cressi vs Shearwater:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cressi had more branded searches than Shearwater among dive computer brands in New Zealand. Cressi had about 70 branded searches, while Shearwater had 20. Cressi made up 7% of all dive computer brand searches we track, and Shearwater accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dive computer brands, Shearwater appeared in all five answers and Cressi in none.
Who do people search for more?
Cressi, about 4 searches for every 1 for Shearwater
Who does AI mention more?
Shearwater, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Shearwater, the only one of the two named
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Top dive computer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shearwater appeared in all five answers. Cressi 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.
Suunto5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Shearwater5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Garmin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mares3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Scubapro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Cressi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about dive computer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dive computer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dive computer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dive computer brand in New Zealand for recreational diving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best dive computer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dive computer for beginners”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Cressi or Shearwater more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cressi and Shearwater by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six dive computer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Cressi, Shearwater. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Suunto | Garmin | Scubapro | Cressi | Mares | Shearwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.3% | 12.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.3% | 16.4% | 7.8% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.6% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 14.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.2% | 15.2% | 10.9% | 15.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 59% | 14% | 8% | 11% | 4% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.4% | 15.1% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.4% | 15.1% | 8.6% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| May 2026 | 65.6% | 10% | 10% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.8% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.2% | 11.8% | 10.5% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.8% | 11.7% | 8.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 72% | 9% | 8% | 7% | 2% | 2% |
How has the Cressi and Shearwater comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cressi was ahead of Shearwater in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cressi’s share of searches among dive computer brands in New Zealand moved from 9.8% to 7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shearwater’s share of searches among dive computer brands in New Zealand moved from 3.6% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dive computer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cressi lost share of searches among dive computer brands in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 7%.
In September 2026, Shearwater lost share of searches among dive computer brands in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cressi’s and Shearwater’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.
Cressi
1 branded search term
- cressi
Shearwater
2 branded search terms
- shearwater dive computer
- shearwater perdix
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