Behringer vs PreSonus:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Behringer had more branded searches than PreSonus among audio mixers worldwide. Behringer had about 135,000 branded searches, while PreSonus had 40,500. Behringer made up 42.4% of all audio mixer searches we track, and PreSonus accounted for 12.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about audio mixers, Behringer appeared in three of the five answers and PreSonus in none.
Who do people search for more?
Behringer, about 3 searches for every 1 for PreSonus
Who does AI mention more?
Behringer, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, PreSonus in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Behringer, the only one of the two named
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Top audio mixers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Behringer was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PreSonus 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.
Allen & Heath1st
Mackie2nd- Behringer3rd
Solid State Logic4th
Soundcraft5th
PreSonus–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mackie4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Allen & Heath4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Behringer3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Solid State Logic3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Soundcraft2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- PreSonus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about audio mixers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which audio mixer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best audio mixer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best audio mixer brand for a home studio?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best audio mixer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“audio mixer for home studio”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Behringer or PreSonus more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Behringer and PreSonus by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six audio mixers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Behringer, PreSonus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Behringer | Mackie | Allen & Heath | PreSonus | Soundcraft | Solid State Logic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.8% | 12% | 10.7% | 19.6% | 8.8% | 5.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.1% | 12.1% | 10.8% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 6% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.5% | 14.2% | 8.9% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.2% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 23.2% | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.4% | 11.6% | 12.7% | 19% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.2% | 13.8% | 12.4% | 18.5% | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.9% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 13% | 7.1% | 5% |
| May 2026 | 52.9% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 13% | 7.1% | 5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.9% | 14.6% | 11.2% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.6% | 14.9% | 11.4% | 14% | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.4% | 14.5% | 11.1% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.4% | 15.8% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 6% |
How has the Behringer and PreSonus comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Behringer was ahead of PreSonus in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Behringer’s share of searches among audio mixers worldwide moved from 43.8% to 42.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PreSonus’ share of searches among audio mixers worldwide moved from 19.6% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for audio mixers worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Allen & Heath overtook PreSonus to rank 3rd among audio mixers worldwide, with 12.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Behringer lost share of searches among audio mixers worldwide, from 45.4% to 42.4%.
In September 2026, PreSonus lost share of searches among audio mixers worldwide, from 13.6% to 12.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Behringer’s and PreSonus’ 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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