JBL vs RODE:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, JBL had more branded searches than RODE among wireless microphone brands worldwide. JBL had about 3.7 million branded searches, while RODE had 205,000. JBL made up 89.4% of all wireless microphone brand searches we track, and RODE accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wireless microphone brands, RODE appeared in three of the four answers and JBL in one. RODE was mentioned before JBL in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
JBL, about 18 searches for every 1 for RODE
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Top wireless microphone brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, RODE was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. JBL was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. RODE was listed before JBL in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Shure1st
RODE2nd
Sennheiser3rd
DJI4th- JBL–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- DJI4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Sennheiser4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- RODE3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Shure2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- JBL1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about wireless microphone brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wireless microphone brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wireless microphone brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wireless microphone brand for video recording?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best wireless microphone”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wireless mic for video”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is JBL or RODE more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JBL and RODE by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five wireless microphone brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for JBL, RODE. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JBL | Shure | RODE | DJI | Sennheiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 0.39% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 91.4% | 4% | 4.4% | 0.23% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 92.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.22% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 0.33% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 87% | 6.5% | 6% | 0.45% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 87.3% | 6.2% | 6% | 0.52% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 91% | 4.4% | 4.3% | 0.26% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 90% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.29% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 90.6% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.29% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.5% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.29% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 90.7% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.27% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.4% | 5.3% | 5% | 0.29% | 0.01% |
How has the JBL and RODE comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JBL was ahead of RODE in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBL’s share of searches among wireless microphone brands worldwide moved from 88.6% to 89.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4M to 3.7M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RODE’s share of searches among wireless microphone brands worldwide moved from 5.3% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 203K to 205K.
How did search popularity change for wireless microphone brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Shure overtook RODE to rank 2nd among wireless microphone brands worldwide, with 5.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, JBL lost share of searches among wireless microphone brands worldwide, from 90.7% to 89.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBL’s and RODE’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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