JBL vs Sony:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, JBL had more branded searches than Sony among soundbar brands worldwide. JBL had about 3.7 million branded searches, while Sony had 3 million. JBL made up 41.7% of all soundbar brand searches we track, and Sony accounted for 34.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soundbar brands, Sony appeared in all four answers and JBL in three. Sony was mentioned before JBL in three out of four answers.
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Top soundbar brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Sony appeared in all four answers. JBL was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Sony was listed before JBL in three out of four answers.
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Sony4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Samsung4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
JBL3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Sonos3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bose3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
LG3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Vizio1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Panasonic0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which soundbar brand should I go to?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best soundbar brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best soundbar brand for better tv sound?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best soundbar”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tv soundbar”
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 JBL or Sony more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JBL and Sony by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight soundbar brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for JBL, Sony. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JBL | Sony | Panasonic | Sonos | Bose | Samsung | Vizio | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.1% | 31.1% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.28% |
| Nov 2025 | 46% | 29.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.8% | 29.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.21% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.5% | 33.7% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.2% | 33.8% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 33.1% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.5% | 28.8% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 44% | 29.5% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.5% | 30.5% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.8% | 34.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 33.5% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.7% | 34.4% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
How has the JBL and Sony comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JBL was ahead of Sony in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBL’s share of searches among soundbar brands worldwide moved from 42.1% to 41.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4M to 3.7M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among soundbar brands worldwide moved from 31.1% to 34.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.5M to 3M.
How did search popularity change for soundbar brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among soundbar brands worldwide, from 33.5% to 34.4%.
In September 2026, JBL lost share of searches among soundbar brands worldwide, from 43.3% to 41.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBL’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.
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