JBL vs Sonos:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, JBL had more branded searches than Sonos among speaker brands worldwide. JBL was estimated to have 4.4M branded searches compared to Sonos’ 673K, and held an 81.2% Share of Search versus Sonos’ 12.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, JBL or Sonos?
Compare the speaker and home audio brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for JBL, Sonos. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | JBL | Sonos | Bang & Olufsen | Ultimate Ears | Bose | Marshall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.9% | 13.3% | 6% | 0.8% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.1% | 14% | 5.2% | 0.69% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.9% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 0.68% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.6% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 0.69% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.4% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 0.78% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.8% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 0.89% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 0.71% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 81.4% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 0.74% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 0.74% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 0.74% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.6% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 0.69% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.2% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 0.62% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
How has the JBL and Sonos comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JBL was ahead of Sonos in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among speaker brands worldwide moved from 79.9% to 81.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4M to 4.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sonos’ estimated Share of Search among speaker brands worldwide moved from 13.3% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
How did search popularity change for speaker brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sonos gained estimated Share of Search among speaker brands worldwide, from 11.5% to 12.5%.
In September 2026, JBL lost estimated Share of Search among speaker brands worldwide, from 82.6% to 81.2%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBL’s and Sonos’ 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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