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FiiO vs Yamaha:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, FiiO had more branded searches than Yamaha among bluetooth receiver brands worldwide. FiiO had about 135,000 branded searches, while Yamaha had 720. FiiO made up 58.5% of all bluetooth receiver brand searches we track, and Yamaha accounted for 0.31%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bluetooth receiver brands, FiiO appeared in three of the five answers and Yamaha in none.

Among bluetooth receiver brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

FiiO, about 188 searches for every 1 for Yamaha

FiiO 135K searchesYamaha 720 searches

Who does AI mention more?

FiiO, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Yamaha in 0

FiiO in 3 of 5Yamaha in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

FiiO, the only one of the two named

FiiO first in 2Yamaha never named

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Top bluetooth receiver brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FiiO was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Yamaha 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.

  1. FiiO1st
  2. Audioengine2nd
  3. WiiM3rd
  4. Logitech4th
  5. Mpow–
  6. Bose–
  7. Yamaha–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Audioengine4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • FiiO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • WiiM2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Logitech1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mpow0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bose0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Yamaha0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about bluetooth receiver brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which Bluetooth receiver brand should I buy?”

    1. 1FiiO

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best Bluetooth receiver brands?”

    1. 1FiiO
    2. 2WiiM
    3. 3Audioengine
    4. 4Logitech

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best Bluetooth receiver brand for home audio?”

    1. 1Audioengine
    2. 2FiiO
    3. 3WiiM

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best bluetooth receiver”

    1. 1Audioengine

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “bluetooth audio receiver”

    1. 1Audioengine

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 19, 2026.

Is FiiO or Yamaha more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for FiiO and Yamaha by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven bluetooth receiver brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

FiiO and Yamaha among bluetooth receiver brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for FiiO, Yamaha. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFiiOWiiMAudioengineMpowBoseLogitechYamaha
Oct 202556.9%31.2%6.2%3.4%1%0.8%0.42%
Nov 202552.4%35.1%7%3.1%1.1%0.74%0.5%
Dec 202557.2%31.4%6.3%2.8%1%0.83%0.45%
Jan 202658.5%32.1%5.2%2.3%0.67%0.67%0.46%
Feb 202661%27.3%6.7%3%0.72%0.86%0.45%
Mar 202656.8%31.1%7.6%2.8%0.67%0.67%0.37%
Apr 202662.1%27.8%5.6%2.5%0.87%0.74%0.4%
May 202658.2%31.9%5.2%2.9%0.82%0.56%0.38%
Jun 202653.5%36%5.9%2.6%0.92%0.63%0.43%
Jul 202662.3%27.9%5.6%2.5%0.74%0.6%0.33%
Aug 202663.2%28.4%4.6%2.1%0.73%0.61%0.34%
Sep 202658.5%32.1%5.2%2.3%0.82%0.69%0.31%

How has the FiiO and Yamaha comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • FiiO was ahead of Yamaha in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FiiO’s share of searches among bluetooth receiver brands worldwide moved from 56.9% to 58.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among bluetooth receiver brands worldwide moved from 0.42% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 720.

How did search popularity change for bluetooth receiver brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, FiiO lost share of searches among bluetooth receiver brands worldwide, from 63.2% to 58.5%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Yamaha worldwide fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 720 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FiiO’s and Yamaha’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.

FiiO

1 branded search term

  • fiio

Yamaha

1 branded search term

  • yamaha bluetooth receiver

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