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How popular isAcer?

In September 2026, people searched for Acer by name about 823,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 17.5% of all global computer monitor brand searches, placing Acer third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about computer monitor brands, Acer appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Acer is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. ASUSShare of searches 38.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. DellShare of searches 34.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. AcerShare of searches 17.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. BenQShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. SamsungShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top computer monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Acer was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Acer is the sixth most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Dell1st
  2. ASUS2nd
  3. LG3rd
  4. Samsung4th
  5. BenQ5th
  6. Acer6th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • ASUS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dell5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • BenQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Acer2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about computer monitor brands

5 answers

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

Which computer monitor brands compete with Acer?

Acer against computer monitor brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for ASUS, Dell, Acer, BenQ, Samsung. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthASUSDellAcerBenQSamsungLG
Oct 202536.1%38.8%16.3%5.4%3%0.44%
Nov 202533.2%43%14.9%5.1%3.3%0.49%
Dec 202537.2%40%13.7%5.5%3.1%0.45%
Jan 202636.1%38.8%16.3%5.4%3%0.44%
Feb 202640.1%35.9%14.8%4.9%3.9%0.49%
Mar 202636%38.6%16.2%5.3%3.4%0.44%
Apr 202635.5%38.7%15.9%5.7%3.6%0.53%
May 202633.1%42.8%14.9%5.3%3.3%0.49%
Jun 202637.6%39.9%13.8%5.1%3.1%0.46%
Jul 202635.5%38.1%15.9%5.9%4.1%0.52%
Aug 202638.6%34.5%17.3%5.5%3.7%0.47%
Sep 202638.9%34.8%17.5%5.2%3.2%0.39%

  1. 1.ASUS

    38.9%

    Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  2. 2.Dell

    34.8%

    Held 2nd. 1.6M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  3. 3.Acer

    17.5%

    Held 3rd. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  4. 4.BenQ

    5.2%

    Held 4th. 242K estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  5. 5.Samsung

    3.2%

    Held 5th. 151K estimated branded searches, -14.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  6. 6.LG

    0.39%

    Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

Compare popularity between Acer and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for Acer changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Acer worldwide held steady at 823K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acer’s share of searches among computer monitor brands worldwide increased from 16.3% to 17.5%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acer’s share of searches among computer monitor brands worldwide peaked at 17.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 13.7% in December 2025.

How did search popularity change for computer monitor brands worldwide in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. Acer’s share of searches among computer monitor brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.8% to 17.5% in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for LG worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Dell worldwide fell 16.8% over 12 measured months, from 2M to 1.6M in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for BenQ worldwide fell 11% over 12 measured months, from 272K to 242K in September 2026.

How are Acer’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acer’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Acer compete?

Acer is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Laptop brands6th of 84.8%Show ranking
Computer monitor brands3rd of 617.5%Shown above
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