DeWalt vs ECHO:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than ECHO among leaf blower brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 5,990 branded searches, while ECHO had 140. DeWalt made up 12% of all leaf blower brand searches we track, and ECHO accounted for 0.28%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about leaf blower brands, DeWalt appeared in two of the five answers and ECHO in none.
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Top leaf blower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. ECHO 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.
Stihl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Makita4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ECHO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which leaf blower brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best leaf blower brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best leaf blower brand in New Zealand for a large yard?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best leaf blower”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless leaf blower”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is DeWalt or ECHO more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and ECHO by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven leaf blower brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, ECHO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | Makita | Stihl | Husqvarna | DeWalt | Milwaukee | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.3% | 18.4% | 19.8% | 21.3% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.4% | 15.8% | 20.2% | 17.6% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.6% | 17.2% | 21% | 16% | 10% | 4% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.6% | 17.8% | 22.1% | 17.3% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 0.26% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.2% | 18.3% | 23% | 18.1% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 27% | 18.6% | 20.1% | 17.9% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.8% | 19% | 21% | 18.2% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 21.3% | 19.7% | 24% | 17.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.3% | 20.4% | 20.7% | 15.9% | 14.1% | 6.4% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 23% | 20.4% | 21.8% | 16.2% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.8% | 19.4% | 20% | 14.6% | 12.8% | 8.2% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.9% | 20.8% | 18.6% | 14.4% | 12% | 5.9% | 0.28% |
How has the DeWalt and ECHO comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of ECHO in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand moved from 10.5% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.1K to 6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ECHO’s share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand moved from 0.25% to 0.28%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand leaf blower brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 12.8% to 12%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ECHO in New Zealand rose 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 120 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and ECHO’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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