Bellroy vs Herschel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Herschel had more branded searches than Bellroy among laptop bag brands worldwide. Herschel had about 1,900 branded searches, while Bellroy had 1,300. Herschel made up 4.2% of all laptop bag brand searches we track, and Bellroy accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laptop bag brands, Bellroy appeared in two of the five answers and Herschel in one. Bellroy was mentioned before Herschel in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Herschel, about 46% more searches than Bellroy
Who does AI mention more?
Bellroy, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Herschel in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Bellroy, named ahead of Herschel in 2 of 2 answers
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Top laptop bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bellroy was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Herschel was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bellroy was listed before Herschel in every answer that named either.
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.
Samsonite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bellroy2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Targus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tumi1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Herschel1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dagne Dover1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Thule0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which laptop bag should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best laptop bag brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laptop bag for work and travel?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“laptop bag”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best laptop bag”
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 26, 2026.
Is Bellroy or Herschel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bellroy and Herschel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven laptop bag brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Herschel, Bellroy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Samsonite | Targus | Tumi | Thule | Herschel | Bellroy | Dagne Dover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.6% | 26.6% | 26.6% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.3% | 26.4% | 26.4% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.5% | 21.1% | 31.5% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.6% | 33.8% | 27.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.59% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.4% | 22% | 26.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.58% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.5% | 21.6% | 26.4% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.57% |
| Apr 2026 | 19.6% | 16% | 35.9% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 19.6% |
| May 2026 | 23.5% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 28.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.5% | 23.1% | 28.2% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.61% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.5% | 26.6% | 26.6% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 0.86% |
| Aug 2026 | 32% | 26.2% | 26.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.69% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.6% | 26.6% | 26.6% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
Herschel and Bellroy sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “herschel laptop bag”.
How has the Bellroy and Herschel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Herschel was ahead of Bellroy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bellroy’s share of searches among laptop bag brands worldwide held steady at 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Herschel’s share of searches among laptop bag brands worldwide held steady at 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for laptop bag brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Herschel lost share of searches among laptop bag brands worldwide, from 5.2% to 4.2%.
In September 2026, Bellroy lost share of searches among laptop bag brands worldwide, from 3.5% to 2.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bellroy’s and Herschel’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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