Energizer vs Nitecore:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Energizer had more branded searches than Nitecore among torch brands in New Zealand. Energizer had about 960 branded searches, while Nitecore had 550. Energizer made up 35.7% of all torch brand searches we track, and Nitecore accounted for 20.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about torch brands, Energizer and Nitecore each appeared in four of the five answers. Nitecore was mentioned before Energizer in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Energizer, about 75% more searches than Nitecore
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Nitecore, named ahead of Energizer in 4 of 5 answers
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Top torch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Energizer and Nitecore were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Nitecore was listed before Energizer in four out of 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.
- Energizer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ledlenser4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Nitecore4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fenix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Petzl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which torch brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best torch brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best torch brand in New Zealand for everyday use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best torch nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rechargeable torch nz”
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 Energizer or Nitecore more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Energizer and Nitecore by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five torch brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Energizer, Nitecore. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Energizer | Ledlenser | Nitecore | Petzl | Fenix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.4% | 30.3% | 23.1% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.3% | 29.6% | 23.5% | 16% | 4.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.3% | 29.3% | 22.4% | 10.6% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.8% | 25.2% | 23.5% | 13.7% | 3.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.4% | 23.4% | 18.3% | 10.3% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.1% | 30.2% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.6% | 33.2% | 20.7% | 6.6% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 38.6% | 26.2% | 21.3% | 8.4% | 5.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.6% | 28.8% | 20.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.3% | 31.1% | 16.3% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.7% | 22.7% | 15.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.7% | 26.8% | 20.4% | 11.9% | 5.2% |
How has the Energizer and Nitecore comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Energizer was ahead of Nitecore in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Energizer’s share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand moved from 29.4% to 35.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 700 to 960.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nitecore’s share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand moved from 23.1% to 20.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 550.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand torch brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Nitecore gained share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand, from 15.5% to 20.4%.
In September 2026, Energizer lost share of searches among torch brands in New Zealand, from 45.7% to 35.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Energizer’s and Nitecore’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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