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Makita vs Röhm:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Röhm among chuck key brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 20,500 branded searches, while Röhm had 10. Makita made up 55.1% of all chuck key brand searches we track, and Röhm accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chuck key brands, Makita appeared in three of the four answers and Röhm in two. Makita was mentioned before Röhm in two out of three answers.

Among chuck key brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Makita, about 2051 searches for every 1 for Röhm

Makita 20.5K searchesRöhm 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Makita, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Röhm in 2

Makita in 3 of 4Röhm in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Makita, named ahead of Röhm in 2 of 3 answers

Makita first in 2Röhm first in 1

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Top chuck key brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Makita was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Röhm was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Makita was listed before Röhm in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Jacobs1st
  2. Makita2nd
  3. Bosch3rd
  4. Röhm4th
  5. DeWalt5th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Makita3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Jacobs3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Bosch3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Röhm2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • DeWalt1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which chuck key brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Jacobs
    2. 2Röhm
    3. 3Makita
    4. 4Bosch

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best chuck key brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Jacobs
    2. 2Bosch
    3. 3Makita
    4. 4Röhm

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best chuck key brand in New Zealand for a drill?”

    1. 1Jacobs
    2. 2Makita
    3. 3DeWalt
    4. 4Bosch

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “drill chuck key”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “replacement chuck key”

      Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

    Is Makita or Röhm more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Makita and Röhm by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five chuck key brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Makita and Röhm among chuck key brands in New Zealand, by month

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

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthMakitaDeWaltJacobsBoschRöhm
    Oct 202559.1%40.7%0.16%0%0.03%
    Nov 202554.4%45.5%0.09%0%0.03%
    Dec 202559.4%40.5%0.03%0.03%0.03%
    Jan 202659.2%40.6%0.07%0.04%0.04%
    Feb 202656.9%42.8%0.24%0%0.03%
    Mar 202656.1%43.6%0.31%0%0.03%
    Apr 202655.7%44%0.17%0%0.03%
    May 202654.2%45.6%0.16%0%0.03%
    Jun 202651.5%48.4%0.12%0%0.03%
    Jul 202652.6%47.3%0.13%0%0.03%
    Aug 202652.2%47.6%0.2%0%0.03%
    Sep 202655.1%44.7%0.08%0.03%0.03%

    How has the Makita and Röhm comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Makita was ahead of Röhm in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among chuck key brands in New Zealand moved from 59.1% to 55.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.3K to 20.5K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Röhm’s share of searches among chuck key brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand chuck key brands in September 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among chuck key brands in New Zealand, from 52.2% to 55.1%.

    2. In September 2026, Röhm fell from 4th to 5th among chuck key brands in New Zealand.

    How are branded searches counted?

    16 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’s and Röhm’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.

    Makita

    15 branded search terms

    • makita
    • makita blower
    • makita chainsaw
    • makita chop saw
    • makita hedge cutter
    • makita impact wrench
    • makita mowers
    • makita multi tool
    • makita planer
    • makita router
    • makita sander
    • makita skill saw
    • makita tool
    • makita track saw
    • makita trimmers

    Röhm

    1 branded search term

    • rohm chuck

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