Honda Power Equipment vs Mikasa:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mikasa had more branded searches than Honda Power Equipment among plate compactor brands in New Zealand. Mikasa had about 1,300 branded searches, while Honda Power Equipment had 770. Mikasa made up 7.3% of all plate compactor brand searches we track, and Honda Power Equipment accounted for 4.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plate compactor brands, Mikasa appeared in four of the five answers and Honda Power Equipment in none.
Who do people search for more?
Mikasa, about 69% more searches than Honda Power Equipment
Who does AI mention more?
Mikasa, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Honda Power Equipment in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Mikasa, the only one of the two named
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Top plate compactor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mikasa was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Honda Power Equipment 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.
- Mikasa4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wacker Neuson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Weber MT3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honda Power Equipment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bobcat0 of 5Named in 0 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
See every answer about plate compactor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plate compactor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plate compactor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plate compactor brand in New Zealand for ground compaction?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plate compactor nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plate compactor for paving”
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 Honda Power Equipment or Mikasa more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Honda Power Equipment and Mikasa by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight plate compactor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Mikasa, Honda Power Equipment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Husqvarna | Mikasa | Honda Power Equipment | Bobcat | Wacker Neuson | Milwaukee | Weber MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.3% | 54% | 5.2% | 5% | 0.88% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.2% | 53.8% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.88% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 5% | 0.52% | 0.41% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.3% | 50.1% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 0.64% | 0.41% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 50% | 5% | 5.9% | 0.63% | 0.8% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.3% | 49.8% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 50.3% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 49.8% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.83% | 0.65% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.6% | 45.4% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.8% | 45.4% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 0.93% | 0.6% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 43% | 44.6% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.6% | 41.2% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 0.79% | 0.62% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
How has the Honda Power Equipment and Mikasa comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Honda Power Equipment took it in November 2025, Mikasa took it in December 2025, Honda Power Equipment took it in February 2026, Mikasa took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honda Power Equipment’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand moved from 5% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 970 to 770.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mikasa’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand moved from 5.2% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plate compactor brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Mikasa gained share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 7.3%.
In September 2026, Honda Power Equipment gained share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 4.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Honda Power Equipment’s and Mikasa’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.
Honda Power Equipment
4 branded search terms
- honda lawn mower
- honda mower
- honda power equipment
- honda water blaster
Mikasa
1 branded search term
- mikasa
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