Garrett vs Minelab:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Garrett had more branded searches than Minelab among metal detector brands in New Zealand. Garrett had about 240 branded searches, while Minelab had 180. Garrett made up 16.7% of all metal detector brand searches we track, and Minelab accounted for 12.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal detector brands, Minelab appeared in all five answers and Garrett in four. Minelab was mentioned before Garrett in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Garrett, about 33% more searches than Minelab
Who does AI mention more?
Minelab, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Minelab, named ahead of Garrett in 3 of 4 answers
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Top metal detector brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Minelab appeared in all five answers. Garrett was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Minelab was listed before Garrett in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Minelab1st
Nokta2nd- Garrett3rd
Fisher-Price4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Minelab5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Garrett4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Nokta4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fisher-Price1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about metal detector brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metal detector brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metal detector brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metal detector brand in New Zealand for treasure hunting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metal detector nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gold detector nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Garrett or Minelab more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Garrett and Minelab by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four metal detector brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Garrett, Minelab. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fisher-Price | Garrett | Minelab | Nokta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73% | 11.7% | 14.1% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.1% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.9% | 9.7% | 14.3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.2% | 14.5% | 18.1% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.9% | 18.3% | 18.3% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.1% | 14.1% | 16.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.5% | 14.5% | 15.4% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 59.6% | 25.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.1% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.2% | 15.7% | 19.7% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.1% | 13.2% | 16.4% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.4% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 1.4% |
How has the Garrett and Minelab comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Garrett took it in May 2026, Minelab took it in July 2026, Garrett took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garrett’s share of searches among metal detector brands in New Zealand moved from 11.7% to 16.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 190 to 240.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Minelab’s share of searches among metal detector brands in New Zealand moved from 14.1% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 230 to 180.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand metal detector brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Garrett overtook Minelab to rank 2nd among metal detector brands in New Zealand, with 16.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Minelab lost share of searches among metal detector brands in New Zealand, from 16.4% to 12.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garrett’s and Minelab’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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