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Gillette vs Panasonic:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Gillette had more branded searches than Panasonic among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand. Gillette had about 3,520 branded searches, while Panasonic had 280. Gillette made up 15.3% of all shaver and razor brand searches we track, and Panasonic accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shaver and razor brands, Panasonic appeared in four of the five answers and Gillette in three. Gillette was mentioned before Panasonic in three out of five answers.

Among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Gillette, about 13 searches for every 1 for Panasonic

Gillette 3.5K searchesPanasonic 280 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Panasonic, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Gillette in 3

Panasonic in 4 of 5Gillette in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Gillette, named ahead of Panasonic in 3 of 5 answers

Gillette first in 3Panasonic first in 2

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Top shaver and razor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Panasonic was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Gillette was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gillette was listed before Panasonic in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Braun1st
  2. Philips2nd
  3. Gillette3rd
  4. Panasonic4th
  5. Remington5th
  6. Schick6th
  7. Wahl7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Philips5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Braun5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Panasonic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Gillette3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Remington2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wahl1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Schick1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Gillette or Panasonic more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Gillette and Panasonic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven shaver and razor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Gillette and Panasonic among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Gillette, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPhilipsGilletteWahlSchickBraunRemingtonPanasonic
Oct 202557.8%14.9%14%4.9%3.8%3.3%1.4%
Nov 202560.3%13%13.5%4.8%4.4%2.9%1.2%
Dec 202560.4%13.4%12.9%4.7%4.2%3.2%1.2%
Jan 202657.8%15.1%12.9%6.1%4%2.9%1.2%
Feb 202656.7%15.8%14%5.2%4.2%2.8%1.2%
Mar 202654.4%16.4%15%6.3%4.3%2.7%0.96%
Apr 202662.4%13.4%12.5%4.4%3.3%2.8%1.1%
May 202663.9%13.8%11.8%4.3%2.9%2.2%0.98%
Jun 202661.5%15.1%12.2%4.9%3.3%2.2%0.87%
Jul 202658.1%17.5%11.4%5.8%3.6%2.6%1.1%
Aug 202658.8%14.4%13.7%5.5%3.6%3%0.95%
Sep 202658.4%15.3%13.5%5.8%3.2%2.6%1.2%

How has the Gillette and Panasonic comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand shaver and razor brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Gillette gained share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand, from 14.4% to 15.3%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Panasonic in New Zealand rose 12% over 12 measured months, from 250 to 280 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

18 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gillette’s and Panasonic’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.

Gillette

12 branded search terms

  • fusion gillette 5
  • gillette
  • gillette blades
  • gillette fusion
  • gillette labs
  • gillette proglide
  • gillette proglide razor
  • gillette razor
  • gillette razor blades
  • gillette shaving gel
  • gillette trimmer
  • gillette venus razor

Panasonic

6 branded search terms

  • best panasonic shaver
  • panasonic electric shaver
  • panasonic shaver
  • panasonic shaver arc
  • panasonic shaver detergent
  • panasonic shaver electric

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