Bestway vs Intex:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bestway had more branded searches than Intex among sand filter brands in New Zealand. Bestway had about 2,290 branded searches, while Intex had 710. Bestway made up 36.9% of all sand filter brand searches we track, and Intex accounted for 11.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sand filter brands, Bestway appeared in two of the five answers and Intex in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bestway, about 3 searches for every 1 for Intex
Who does AI mention more?
Bestway, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Intex in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Bestway, the only one of the two named
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Top sand filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bestway was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Intex 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.
Waterco4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Davey4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- AstralPool4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bestway2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hayward1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jacuzzi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Intex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sand filter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sand filter brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sand filter brand in New Zealand for a swimming pool?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pool sand filter nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pool filter system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bestway or Intex more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bestway and Intex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven sand filter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bestway, Intex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jacuzzi | Bestway | Intex | Waterco | Davey | AstralPool | Hayward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35% | 45.3% | 10% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.38% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.5% | 67.8% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.18% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 14.8% | 72.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.3% | 61.3% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.4% | 37.8% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.2% | 24.5% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 0.61% | 0.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.3% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 0.73% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 60.9% | 16.9% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 5% | 0.48% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.5% | 18.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.4% | 19.4% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 0.68% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.1% | 28.3% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 0.43% | 0.21% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.2% | 36.9% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
How has the Bestway and Intex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bestway was ahead of Intex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bestway’s share of searches among sand filter brands in New Zealand moved from 45.3% to 36.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Intex’s share of searches among sand filter brands in New Zealand moved from 10% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 800 to 710.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sand filter brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bestway gained share of searches among sand filter brands in New Zealand, from 28.3% to 36.9%.
In September 2026, Intex gained share of searches among sand filter brands in New Zealand, from 8.6% to 11.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bestway’s and Intex’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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