JBL vs Magic Mic:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, JBL had more branded searches than Magic Mic among karaoke machine brands worldwide. JBL had about 25,800 branded searches, while Magic Mic had 18,100. JBL made up 38.3% of all karaoke machine brand searches we track, and Magic Mic accounted for 26.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about karaoke machine brands, JBL appeared in four of the five answers and Magic Mic in none.
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Top karaoke machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, JBL was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Magic Mic did not appear in any of the five answers.
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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.
Ikarao5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
JBL4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Singing Machine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Karaoke USA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Magic Mic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mr Entertainer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VocoPro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Party Tyme0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about karaoke machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which karaoke machine brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best karaoke machine brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best karaoke machine brand for home parties?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best karaoke machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable karaoke machine”
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 21, 2026.
Is JBL or Magic Mic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JBL and Magic Mic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight karaoke machine brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for JBL, Magic Mic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JBL | Magic Mic | Mr Entertainer | Ikarao | Singing Machine | VocoPro | Party Tyme | Karaoke USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.5% | 38.9% | 12.8% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.1% | 32.5% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.4% | 23.3% | 7.4% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.1% | 34.6% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.7% | 37.3% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.3% | 36.7% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.6% | 37.6% | 15% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 28% | 35% | 13.7% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.4% | 32.2% | 12.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.3% | 33% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
| Aug 2026 | 36% | 31% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.3% | 26.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
How has the JBL and Magic Mic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: JBL took it in November 2025, Magic Mic took it in January 2026, JBL took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBL’s share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide moved from 25.5% to 38.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 21.7K to 25.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Magic Mic’s share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide moved from 38.9% to 26.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for karaoke machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, JBL gained share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide, from 36% to 38.3%.
In September 2026, Magic Mic lost share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide, from 31% to 26.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBL’s and Magic Mic’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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