AVerMedia vs Hauppauge:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AVerMedia had more branded searches than Hauppauge among capture card brands worldwide. AVerMedia had about 21,700 branded searches, while Hauppauge had 140. AVerMedia made up 25.3% of all capture card brand searches we track, and Hauppauge accounted for 0.16%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about capture card brands, AVerMedia appeared in two of the five answers and Hauppauge in none.
Who do people search for more?
AVerMedia, about 155 searches for every 1 for Hauppauge
Who does AI mention more?
AVerMedia, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Hauppauge in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
AVerMedia, the only one of the two named
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Top capture card brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AVerMedia was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Hauppauge 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.
Elgato5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- AVerMedia2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Magewell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Blackmagic Design0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hauppauge0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best capture card for streaming?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which capture card should I buy for a console?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What capture card works best with a camera for streaming?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“capture card”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best capture card”
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 27, 2026.
Is AVerMedia or Hauppauge more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AVerMedia and Hauppauge by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five capture card brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for AVerMedia, Hauppauge. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Elgato | AVerMedia | Magewell | Blackmagic Design | Hauppauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57% | 34.1% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.6% | 30.5% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.9% | 27.8% | 5% | 2% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.4% | 27.9% | 6% | 2.5% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.3% | 27.8% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.8% | 27.7% | 5.3% | 2% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.6% | 27.3% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 63.8% | 27.2% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.1% | 27.7% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 0.22% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.8% | 27.2% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.5% | 28.4% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.5% | 25.3% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 0.16% |
How has the AVerMedia and Hauppauge comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AVerMedia was ahead of Hauppauge in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AVerMedia’s share of searches among capture card brands worldwide moved from 34.1% to 25.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30.7K to 21.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hauppauge’s share of searches among capture card brands worldwide moved from 0.23% to 0.16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 140.
How did search popularity change for capture card brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, AVerMedia lost share of searches among capture card brands worldwide, from 28.4% to 25.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hauppauge worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AVerMedia’s and Hauppauge’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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