AKG vs Soundcore:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Soundcore had more branded searches than AKG among earphones brands worldwide. Soundcore had about 550,000 branded searches, while AKG had 90,500. Soundcore made up 2.4% of all earphones brand searches we track, and AKG accounted for 0.39%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about earphones brands, Soundcore appeared in three of the five answers and AKG in none.
Who do people search for more?
Soundcore, about 6 searches for every 1 for AKG
Who does AI mention more?
Soundcore, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, AKG in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Soundcore, the only one of the two named
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Top earphones brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Soundcore was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. AKG 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.
Apple AirPods4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sony4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Soundcore3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bose3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
JBL2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AKG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Marshall0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about earphones brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which earphones brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best earphones brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best earphones brand for everyday listening?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best earphones”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wired earphones”
- 1Bose
- 1
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is AKG or Soundcore more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AKG and Soundcore by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight earphones brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Soundcore, AKG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Apple AirPods | JBL | Sony | Soundcore | Samsung | AKG | Bose | Marshall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.3% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 0.47% | 0.38% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.8% | 16.1% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 0.44% | 0.36% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.2% | 16.6% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.6% | 17.7% | 15.7% | 2% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 63% | 16.4% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 0.77% | 0.52% | 0.11% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.8% | 15.4% | 15.2% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.46% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.7% | 22.2% | 15.4% | 2.4% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 59.4% | 20.3% | 16.1% | 3% | 0.59% | 0.49% | 0.11% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.3% | 19.9% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 59% | 19.5% | 17.9% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.46% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.8% | 19% | 17.3% | 2.6% | 0.64% | 0.43% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.8% | 16.1% | 15.6% | 2.4% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.13% | 0.09% |
How has the AKG and Soundcore comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Soundcore was ahead of AKG in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AKG’s share of searches among earphones brands worldwide moved from 0.38% to 0.39%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soundcore’s share of searches among earphones brands worldwide moved from 1.9% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for earphones brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Soundcore worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 550K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AKG’s and Soundcore’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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