How popular isBose in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 617K branded searches for Bose worldwide which is down 11.4% over the last 12 months. Bose holds 11.5% estimated Share of Search among soundbar with subwoofer brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which soundbar with subwoofer brands compete with Bose?
Share of Search by month for Sony, Bose, LG, Samsung. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sony | Bose | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66% | 14.2% | 10.6% | 9.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.4% | 17.1% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.2% | 16% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.5% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 7.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 8.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.3% | 11.6% | 12.5% | 7.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.8% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% |
| May 2026 | 70.3% | 13.4% | 9% | 7.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.9% | 13.4% | 9.2% | 7.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.4% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 7.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 71.2% | 12.3% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 73.9% | 11.5% | 8% | 6.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 73.9% | 4M | -1.7% | +2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.5% | 617K | -11.3% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8% | 427K | -16.8% | -1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.6% | 352K | -16.6% | -0.9 points |
1.
Sony73.9%
Held 1st. 4M estimated branded searches, -1.7% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
2.
Bose11.5%
Held 2nd. 617K estimated branded searches, -11.3% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
3.
LG8%
Held 3rd. 427K estimated branded searches, -16.8% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
4.
Samsung6.6%
Held 4th. 352K estimated branded searches, -16.6% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
Compare search popularity between Bose and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Bose
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How has branded search demand for Bose changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bose worldwide fell from 697K to 617K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bose’s estimated Share of Search among soundbar with subwoofer brands worldwide decreased from 14.2% to 11.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bose’s estimated Share of Search among soundbar with subwoofer brands worldwide peaked at 17.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 11.4% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for soundbar with subwoofer brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Sony gained estimated Share of Search among soundbar with subwoofer brands worldwide, from 71.2% to 73.9%.
In September 2026, LG lost estimated Share of Search among soundbar with subwoofer brands worldwide, from 9.1% to 8%.
In September 2026, Samsung lost estimated Share of Search among soundbar with subwoofer brands worldwide, from 7.5% to 6.6%.
In September 2026, Bose lost estimated Share of Search among soundbar with subwoofer brands worldwide, from 12.3% to 11.5%.
Where does Bose compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart speaker brands | 4th of 6 | 0.07% | Show ranking |
| Headphone brands | 5th of 9 | 2.3% | Show ranking |
| Earbud brands | 3rd of 5 | 3.1% | Show ranking |
| Home cinema brands | 5th of 8 | 4.2% | Show ranking |
| Bluetooth headphones brands | 4th of 7 | 5.4% | Show ranking |
| Wireless earbud brands | 4th of 6 | 5.4% | Show ranking |
| Party speaker brands | 4th of 6 | 5.6% | Show ranking |
| Wireless headphones brands | 4th of 4 | 5.9% | Show ranking |
| Earphones brands | 3rd of 6 | 6.2% | Show ranking |
| Pa systems | 3rd of 6 | 6.7% | Show ranking |
| Ear buds brands | 3rd of 3 | 6.9% | Show ranking |
| Wireless speaker brands | 3rd of 3 | 6.9% | Show ranking |
| Surround sound system brands | 4th of 7 | 8.4% | Show ranking |
| Speaker brands | 3rd of 6 | 9.2% | Show ranking |
| Bluetooth speaker brands | 3rd of 5 | 9.3% | Show ranking |
| Soundbar brands | 3rd of 5 | 9.3% | Show ranking |
| Bluetooth receiver brands | 3rd of 4 | 9.6% | Show ranking |
| Soundbar with subwoofer brands | 2nd of 4 | 11.5% | Shown above |
| Bluetooth earbuds brands | 2nd of 3 | 11.6% | Show ranking |
| Portable speaker brands | 3rd of 5 | 22.4% | Show ranking |
| Over-ear headphone brands | 1st of 5 | 49.3% | Show ranking |
How is Bose measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bose’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.
7 branded search terms
- bluetooth speaker bose
- bose bluetooth speaker
- bose headphone
- bose quietcomfort
- bose soundlink
- bose speaker
- speaker bose
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