Philips vs Sony:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Sony had more branded searches than Philips among TV brands worldwide. Sony was estimated to have 4M branded searches compared to Philips’ 970K, and held a 45.9% Share of Search versus Philips’ 11.3%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Philips or Sony?
Compare the TV 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 Sony, Philips. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sony | TCL | Panasonic | Philips | Hisense | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.5% | 14.5% | 13.2% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.5% | 12.8% | 11.3% | 12.7% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.7% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 14.2% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.7% | 13.6% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.6% | 12.7% | 15.2% | 11.8% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.7% | 14.8% | 13.6% | 10.8% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.2% | 12.6% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 8.5% | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 41.3% | 12.3% | 16% | 10.6% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.9% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 10.5% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.8% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.1% | 11.5% | 12% | 12% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.9% | 14.2% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
How has the Philips and Sony comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sony was ahead of Philips in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Philips’ estimated Share of Search among TV brands worldwide moved from 12.3% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 970K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s estimated Share of Search among TV brands worldwide moved from 38.5% to 45.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.2M to 4M.
How did search popularity change for TV brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, TCL overtook Philips and Panasonic to rank 2nd among TV brands worldwide, with 14.2% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Philips lost estimated Share of Search among TV brands worldwide, from 12% to 11.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sony worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 3.2M to 4M in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Philips’ 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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