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KEF vs Sony:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Sony had more branded searches than KEF among home cinema brands worldwide. Sony had about 3.6 million branded searches, while KEF had 143,000. Sony made up 41% of all home cinema brand searches we track, and KEF accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home cinema brands, Sony appeared in three of the five answers and KEF in two. Sony was mentioned before KEF in every answer.

Among home cinema brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Sony, about 25 searches for every 1 for KEF

Sony 3.6M searchesKEF 143K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Sony, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, KEF in 2

Sony in 3 of 5KEF in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Sony, named ahead of KEF in every answer

Sony first in 3KEF never first

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Top home cinema brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sony was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KEF was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sony was listed before KEF in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Sony1st
  2. JVC2nd
  3. Samsung3rd
  4. KEF4th
  5. Denon5th
  6. Klipsch6th
  7. LG7th
  8. Marantz8th
  9. Sonos9th
  10. JBL10th
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Sony3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • JBL2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sonos2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • JVC2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • KEF2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Klipsch2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Denon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Marantz2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • LG2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

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5 answers

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 KEF or Sony more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for KEF and Sony by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 home cinema brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

KEF and Sony among home cinema brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJBLSonySonosJVCKEFKlipschSamsungDenonMarantzLGBoseYamaha
Oct 202542.4%37%8.5%3.8%2.1%1.4%1.4%1.4%1.1%0.28%0.31%0.29%
Nov 202545.5%35.1%9.3%2.8%1.6%1.5%1.3%1.3%0.84%0.25%0.28%0.29%
Dec 202547%35.5%7.6%2.8%1.6%1.5%1%1.2%1%0.2%0.28%0.26%
Jan 202643.3%38.4%7.3%2.7%1.9%1.8%1.2%1.5%1.2%0.24%0.26%0.28%
Feb 202639.8%40.4%7.6%3.4%2%1.5%1.9%1.5%1%0.31%0.27%0.27%
Mar 202639.9%39.5%8.9%3.3%1.9%1.5%1.8%1.5%0.98%0.29%0.26%0.24%
Apr 202649.6%34.4%6.5%2.4%1.6%1.3%1.3%1.3%0.88%0.26%0.24%0.2%
May 202645.6%36%8.1%3%1.7%1.3%1.3%1.3%0.89%0.27%0.24%0.21%
Jun 202646.5%36.7%6.8%3%1.7%1.4%1.4%1.1%0.74%0.27%0.25%0.19%
Jul 202643.9%40.4%6.4%2.3%1.7%1.3%1.6%1%0.86%0.26%0.23%0.17%
Aug 202643.6%39.7%7.3%2.2%1.6%1.5%1.5%0.98%0.98%0.24%0.22%0.19%
Sep 202642.2%41%7.7%2.3%1.6%1.3%1.3%1%1%0.21%0.19%0.19%

How has the KEF and Sony comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Sony was ahead of KEF in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KEF’s share of searches among home cinema brands worldwide moved from 2.1% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 168K to 143K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among home cinema brands worldwide moved from 37% to 41%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9M to 3.6M.

How did search popularity change for home cinema brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among home cinema brands worldwide, from 39.7% to 41%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for KEF worldwide fell 14.9% over 12 measured months, from 168K to 143K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KEF’s and Sony’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.

KEF

2 branded search terms

  • kef
  • kef speakers

Sony

3 branded search terms

  • sony
  • sony cyber shot
  • sony headphone

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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