Kelvinator vs Mitsubishi Electric:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric had more branded searches than Kelvinator among air conditioner brands in Australia. Mitsubishi Electric had about 11,700 branded searches, while Kelvinator had 1,600. Mitsubishi Electric made up 17.5% of all air conditioner brand searches we track, and Kelvinator accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air conditioner brands, Mitsubishi Electric appeared in three of the five answers and Kelvinator in none.
Who do people search for more?
Mitsubishi Electric, about 7 searches for every 1 for Kelvinator
Who does AI mention more?
Mitsubishi Electric, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kelvinator in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Mitsubishi Electric, the only one of the two named
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Top air conditioner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mitsubishi Electric was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kelvinator 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.
Fujitsu5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Daikin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Mitsubishi Electric3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rinnai1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Actron Air0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Midea0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gree0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kelvinator0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about air conditioner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which air conditioner brand should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best split system air conditioners in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the most reliable air conditioner brand?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“air conditioner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“split system air conditioner”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Kelvinator or Mitsubishi Electric more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kelvinator and Mitsubishi Electric by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 air conditioner brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Mitsubishi Electric, Kelvinator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Daikin | Mitsubishi Electric | Fujitsu | Actron Air | Midea | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | Gree | Panasonic | Rinnai | Haier | Kelvinator | Teco | Carrier | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.5% | 18.8% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.3% | 19.9% | 10.7% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.1% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.1% | 19.1% | 10.2% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 29% | 17.4% | 9% | 9.2% | 4% | 4.9% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.1% | 15.5% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.7% | 16.8% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 18.4% | 9% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 16.8% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.7% | 17.8% | 8.2% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.9% | 16.6% | 8.8% | 9% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 28% | 17.5% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
How has the Kelvinator and Mitsubishi Electric comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mitsubishi Electric was ahead of Kelvinator in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kelvinator’s share of searches among air conditioner brands in Australia moved from 2.8% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric’s share of searches among air conditioner brands in Australia moved from 18.8% to 17.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 19.2K to 11.7K.
How did search popularity change for Australia air conditioner brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric gained share of searches among air conditioner brands in Australia, from 16.6% to 17.5%.
In September 2026, Kelvinator rose from 12th to 11th among air conditioner brands in Australia.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kelvinator’s and Mitsubishi Electric’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.
Kelvinator
1 branded search term
- kelvinator air conditioner
Mitsubishi Electric
2 branded search terms
- mitsubishi air conditioner
- mitsubishi electric air conditioner
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