Midea vs Panasonic:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Panasonic had more branded searches than Midea among air conditioner brands worldwide. Panasonic had about 944,000 branded searches, while Midea had 550,000. Panasonic made up 41.4% of all air conditioner brand searches we track, and Midea accounted for 24.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air conditioner brands, Midea appeared in three of the five answers and Panasonic in none.
Who do people search for more?
Panasonic, about 72% more searches than Midea
Who does AI mention more?
Midea, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Panasonic in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Midea, 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, Midea was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Panasonic 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.
LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Midea3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Trane3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Carrier3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Daikin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mitsubishi Electric2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Panasonic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fujitsu0 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?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best air conditioner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best air conditioner brand for a small room?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable air conditioner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best air conditioner”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Midea or Panasonic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Midea and Panasonic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight air conditioner brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Panasonic, Midea. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Panasonic | Midea | Daikin | Mitsubishi Electric | Trane | Carrier | LG | Fujitsu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.9% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 5% | 5% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 0.83% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 21.6% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.7% | 21% | 21% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 43% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 5% | 5% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 0.99% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.9% | 17.9% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.3% | 16.1% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 42.9% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.7% | 27.3% | 22.3% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.9% | 29.5% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 27.1% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.77% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.4% | 24.1% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 0.78% |
How has the Midea and Panasonic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Panasonic was ahead of Midea in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Midea’s share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide moved from 20.4% to 24.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 550K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide moved from 42.9% to 41.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 947K to 944K.
How did search popularity change for air conditioner brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Panasonic gained share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, from 39.1% to 41.4%.
In September 2026, Midea lost share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, from 27.1% to 24.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Midea’s and Panasonic’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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