How popular isBenQ?
In September 2026, people searched for BenQ by name about 278,000 times worldwide, a 7.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 56.7% of all global monitor light bar brand searches, placing BenQ first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about monitor light bar brands, BenQ appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the five.
BenQ is the most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
BenQShare of searches 56.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
QuntisShare of searches 20.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
XiaomiShare of searches 20.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BaseusShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
YeelightShare of searches 0.34%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top monitor light bar brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BenQ was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. BenQ is the most recommended of the five.
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.
BenQ4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Quntis4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xiaomi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Baseus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yeelight1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about monitor light bar brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best monitor light bar?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which monitor lamp is best for working at night?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Is a monitor light bar worth it?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“monitor light bar”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best monitor light bar”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Which monitor light bar brands compete with BenQ?
Share of searches by month for BenQ, Quntis, Xiaomi, Baseus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BenQ | Quntis | Xiaomi | Baseus | Yeelight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.4% | 19.9% | 31.1% | 3.1% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.2% | 18.6% | 29.8% | 3% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.4% | 20.3% | 29.4% | 2.4% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.4% | 20.5% | 28.1% | 2.3% | 0.63% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.1% | 17.2% | 22.8% | 5.3% | 0.58% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.8% | 22.5% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.7% | 24.7% | 20.1% | 3% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 23% | 22.8% | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 55% | 20.3% | 21.8% | 2.6% | 0.37% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.2% | 21.1% | 20.2% | 3.1% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.1% | 25% | 20.6% | 3% | 0.28% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.7% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 2.1% | 0.34% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.7% | 28.3K | +11.9% | +5.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.4% | 10.2K | -17.7% | -4.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.4% | 10.2K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.1% | 1.1K | -27.7% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.34% | 170 | +21.4% | +0.1 points |
1.
BenQ56.7%
Held 1st. 28.3K estimated branded searches, +11.9% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.
2.
Quntis20.4%
Held 2nd. 10.2K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
3.
Xiaomi20.4%
Held 3rd. 10.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
Baseus2.1%
Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -27.7% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.
Yeelight0.34%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
BenQ, Xiaomi and Baseus sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “screenbar”.
Compare popularity between BenQ and its closest rivals
Every comparison with BenQ
26 comparisons
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- BenQ vs Samsung
- BenQ vs HP
- BenQ vs Lenovo
- BenQ vs Epson
- BenQ vs XGIMI
- BenQ vs Optoma
- BenQ vs Sony
- BenQ vs Quntis
- BenQ vs Hisense
- BenQ vs ViewSonic
- Anker vs BenQ
- BenQ vs JVC
- Anker Nebula vs BenQ
- Baseus vs BenQ
- Anglepoise vs BenQ
- BenQ vs Govee
- BenQ vs IKEA
- BenQ vs Lume Cube
- BenQ vs OttLite
- BenQ vs Philips
- BenQ vs Xiaomi
- BenQ vs Yeelight
How has branded search demand for BenQ changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for BenQ worldwide fell from 302K to 278K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BenQ’s share of searches among monitor light bar brands worldwide increased from 45.4% to 56.7%.
How did search popularity change for monitor light bar brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, BenQ gained share of searches among monitor light bar brands worldwide, from 51.1% to 56.7%.

In September 2026, Quntis lost share of searches among monitor light bar brands worldwide, from 25% to 20.4%.

In September 2026, Baseus lost share of searches among monitor light bar brands worldwide, from 3% to 2.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Xiaomi worldwide fell 12.8% over 12 measured months, from 11.7K to 10.2K in September 2026.
How are BenQ’s branded searches counted?
18 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BenQ’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- benq
- benq 4k laser projector
- benq calibrator
- benq desk lamp
- benq external monitor
- benq gaming monitor
- benq home theater projector
- benq laser projector
- benq laser tv
- benq mini projector
- benq monitor
- benq portable monitor
- benq portable projector
- benq projector
- benq screenbar
- benq screenbar halo
- benq short throw projector
- screenbar
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Where does BenQ compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer monitor brands | 6th of 8 | 10.6% | Show ranking |
| Projector brands | 3rd of 9 | 9.4% | Show ranking |
| Home theater projector brands | 4th of 5 | 0.15% | Show ranking |
| Portable projector brands | 3rd of 5 | 0.96% | Show ranking |
| Desk lamp brands | 8th of 8 | 0.88% | Show ranking |
| Monitor light bar brands | 1st of 5 | 56.7% | Shown above |
| Laser projector brands | 4th of 4 | 8.3% | Show ranking |
| Short throw projector brands | 2nd of 5 | 14.1% | Show ranking |
| Monitor calibrator brands | 4th of 5 | 0.67% | Show ranking |

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