Panasonic vs Schick:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Schick had more branded searches than Panasonic among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand. Schick had about 1,330 branded searches, while Panasonic had 280. Schick made up 5.8% 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 Schick in one. Panasonic was mentioned before Schick in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Schick, about 5 searches for every 1 for Panasonic
Who does AI mention more?
Panasonic, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Schick in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Panasonic, named ahead of Schick in 3 of 4 answers
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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. Schick was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Panasonic was listed before Schick in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
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
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shaver or razor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shaver and razor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best shaver or razor brand in New Zealand for daily grooming?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best electric shaver”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“men's shaver nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Panasonic or Schick more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Panasonic and Schick 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.
Share of searches by month for Schick, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Philips | Gillette | Wahl | Schick | Braun | Remington | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.8% | 14.9% | 14% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.3% | 13% | 13.5% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.4% | 13.4% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.8% | 15.1% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.7% | 15.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.4% | 16.4% | 15% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.96% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 63.9% | 13.8% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.98% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 15.1% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.87% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 17.5% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.8% | 14.4% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 0.95% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.4% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
How has the Panasonic and Schick comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Schick was ahead of Panasonic in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand moved from 1.4% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 250 to 280.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schick’s share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand moved from 4.9% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 890 to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand shaver and razor brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Panasonic’s and Schick’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.
Panasonic
6 branded search terms
- best panasonic shaver
- panasonic electric shaver
- panasonic shaver
- panasonic shaver arc
- panasonic shaver detergent
- panasonic shaver electric
Schick
8 branded search terms
- intuition razor schick
- lady schick razor
- schick hydro
- schick hydro silk
- schick intuition razor
- schick razor
- schick razor blades
- schick trimmer
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