DeWalt vs Full Boar:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Full Boar among drywall sander brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 5,710 branded searches, while Full Boar had 180. DeWalt made up 22% of all drywall sander brand searches we track, and Full Boar accounted for 0.69%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drywall sander brands, Full Boar appeared in three of the five answers and DeWalt in one. DeWalt and Full Boar were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt, about 32 searches for every 1 for Full Boar
Who does AI mention more?
Full Boar, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, DeWalt in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top drywall sander brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Full Boar was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt and Full Boar were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
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.
Makita3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Festool3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Full Boar3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mirka3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ozito2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- DeWalt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drywall sander brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drywall sander brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drywall sander brand in New Zealand for sanding walls?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drywall sander nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric drywall sander”
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 Full Boar more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Full Boar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven drywall sander brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Full Boar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Ozito | Festool | Milwaukee | Full Boar | Mirka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.7% | 22.1% | 17.5% | 10.2% | 10.4% | 0.85% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.3% | 28.4% | 17% | 8.3% | 10.5% | 0.52% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 23.3% | 19.5% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 0.57% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.4% | 22.8% | 20.3% | 8% | 8.6% | 0.59% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.4% | 23% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.78% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.2% | 23% | 16.3% | 10.8% | 10.7% | 0.71% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.8% | 22.6% | 17.5% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 0.59% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 38.6% | 22.6% | 14.8% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 0.71% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 25.2% | 14.9% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 0.66% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 37% | 22% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.87% | 0.32% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.3% | 23.6% | 16.3% | 9.2% | 15.5% | 0.74% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.5% | 22% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% | 0.69% | 0.27% |
How has the DeWalt and Full Boar comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Full Boar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among drywall sander brands in New Zealand moved from 22.1% to 22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.7K to 5.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Full Boar’s share of searches among drywall sander brands in New Zealand moved from 0.85% to 0.69%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 180.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand drywall sander brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among drywall sander brands in New Zealand, from 23.6% to 22%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Full Boar’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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