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DeWalt vs Dimplex:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Dimplex among portable heater brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 9,480 branded searches, while Dimplex had 10. DeWalt made up 19.4% of all portable heater brand searches we track, and Dimplex accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about portable heater brands, Dimplex appeared in all four answers and DeWalt in none.

Among portable heater brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

DeWalt, about 948 searches for every 1 for Dimplex

DeWalt 9.5K searchesDimplex 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Dimplex, mentioned in every answer we collected

Dimplex in 4 of 4DeWalt in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Dimplex, the only one of the two named

Dimplex first in 3DeWalt never named

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Top portable heater brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Dimplex appeared in all four answers. DeWalt did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. De'Longhi1st
  2. Goldair2nd
  3. Dimplex3rd
  4. Dyson4th
  5. DeWalt–
  6. Honeywell–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Dimplex4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • De'Longhi3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Goldair3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Dyson1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • DeWalt0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Honeywell0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which portable heater brand should I go to in New Zealand?”

    1. 1De'Longhi
    2. 2Goldair
    3. 3Dimplex
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best portable heater brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1De'Longhi
    2. 2Goldair
    3. 3Dyson
    4. 4Dimplex
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best portable heater brand in New Zealand for small room?”

    1. 1De'Longhi
    2. 2Goldair
    3. 3Dimplex
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best portable heater”

    1. 1Dimplex
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “electric heater nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

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 DeWalt or Dimplex more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Dimplex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six portable heater brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

DeWalt and Dimplex among portable heater brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDysonDeWaltDe'LonghiGoldairDimplexHoneywell
Oct 202566.8%17.3%10.6%5.1%0.12%0.02%
Nov 202571.1%12.9%6.7%9.3%0.01%0%
Dec 202570%11.3%8.6%10%0.03%0%
Jan 202661.9%16%11%11%0.05%0.02%
Feb 202659.5%20.6%11.1%8.8%0.03%0%
Mar 202661.2%20.5%12.3%5.9%0.05%0%
Apr 202658.6%19.7%15.8%5.9%0.03%0.03%
May 202659.4%19.7%16%4.8%0.05%0%
Jun 202657%23.2%15.3%4.4%0.02%0%
Jul 202660.2%19.7%15.6%4.4%0.02%0%
Aug 202658.7%21.4%16.1%3.8%0.02%0.02%
Sep 202665.9%19.4%11.8%2.9%0.02%0%

How has the DeWalt and Dimplex comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • DeWalt was ahead of Dimplex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among portable heater brands in New Zealand moved from 17.3% to 19.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.3K to 9.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dimplex’s share of searches among portable heater brands in New Zealand moved from 0.12% to 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 10.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand portable heater brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among portable heater brands in New Zealand, from 21.4% to 19.4%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Dimplex in New Zealand fell 80% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 10 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Dimplex’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.

DeWalt

6 branded search terms

  • dewalt
  • dewalt drop saw
  • dewalt grass trimmer
  • dewalt redemption
  • dewalt table saw
  • dewalt vacuum

Dimplex

1 branded search term

  • dimplex fire

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