Bellroy vs Herschel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bellroy had more branded searches than Herschel among laptop case brands worldwide. Bellroy had about 2,950 branded searches, while Herschel had 2,200. Bellroy made up 10.4% of all laptop case brand searches we track, and Herschel accounted for 7.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laptop case brands, Bellroy appeared in two of the five answers and Herschel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bellroy, about 34% more searches than Herschel
Who does AI mention more?
Bellroy, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Herschel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Bellroy, the only one of the two named
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Top laptop case 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 two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Herschel 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
tomtoc4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Thule4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MOSISO2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Bellroy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pelican2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Incase2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Case Logic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Herschel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tumi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Native Union0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about laptop case brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which laptop case brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best laptop case brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laptop case brand for protecting a laptop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best laptop case”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“protective laptop case”
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 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 11 laptop case brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Bellroy, Herschel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | tomtoc | MOSISO | Thule | Bellroy | Herschel | Tumi | Pelican | Incase | Case Logic | Native Union | Inateck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.4% | 18% | 12.4% | 12.1% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.6% | 16.7% | 16.6% | 11.3% | 9% | 7.4% | 8% | 7.5% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.5% | 15% | 12.8% | 15.2% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.86% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% | 8.2% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.1% | 12.7% | 13.9% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 7.1% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.81% |
| Mar 2026 | 44% | 16.8% | 8% | 7.7% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.8% | 5% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.57% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.4% | 10.4% | 18.5% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5% | 22% | 1.5% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 25.4% | 17.5% | 9.5% | 9% | 4.6% | 6.2% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 11.7% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6% | 15.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.5% | 12.8% | 11% | 15.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 6.5% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.89% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.8% | 14.7% | 12.6% | 14.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.96% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.6% | 17.3% | 12.3% | 10.4% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
Bellroy and Herschel sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “bellroy laptop case”.
How has the Bellroy and Herschel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Herschel took it in January 2026, Bellroy took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bellroy’s share of searches among laptop case brands worldwide moved from 12.1% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Herschel’s share of searches among laptop case brands worldwide moved from 7.8% to 7.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.2K.
How did search popularity change for laptop case brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bellroy lost share of searches among laptop case brands worldwide, from 14.3% to 10.4%.
Herschel’s share of searches among laptop case brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.1% to 7.7% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
8 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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