DeWalt vs Shark:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Shark among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 7,300 branded searches, while Shark had 210. DeWalt made up 14.3% of all handheld vacuum brand searches we track, and Shark accounted for 0.41%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about handheld vacuum brands, Shark appeared in three of the five answers and DeWalt in none.
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Top handheld vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shark was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt 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.
Dyson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Black+Decker3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shark3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Eufy2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BISSELL1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Miele0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which handheld vacuum brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best handheld vacuum brand in New Zealand for small messes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“handheld vacuum”
- 1Eufy
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small vacuum cleaner”
- 1Eufy
- 1
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Shark more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Shark by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven handheld vacuum brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Shark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dyson | DeWalt | Eufy | BISSELL | Miele | Black+Decker | Shark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.9% | 12.9% | 12.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.3% | 11% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 0.84% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 1% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.5% | 13.1% | 13.5% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.7% | 14.9% | 15.8% | 8.8% | 7.7% | 1% | 0.24% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.6% | 14.3% | 14.2% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 0.95% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.9% | 13.8% | 14.8% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 54.8% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 1% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.6% | 15.6% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.7% | 15.3% | 12.1% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 0.31% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.2% | 14.3% | 13.2% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 1% | 0.41% |
How has the DeWalt and Shark comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Shark in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand moved from 12.9% to 14.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.8K to 7.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shark’s share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand moved from 0.16% to 0.41%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand handheld vacuum brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 14.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shark in New Zealand rose 200% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 210 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Shark’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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