Barco vs NEC:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, NEC had more branded searches than Barco among LED wall brands worldwide. NEC was estimated to have 823K branded searches compared to Barco’s 450K, and held a 44.9% Share of Search versus Barco’s 24.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Barco or NEC?
Compare the LED wall 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 NEC, Barco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | NEC | Barco | LG | DVS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.5% | 20% | 34.6% | 9% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.4% | 21% | 31.1% | 9.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.1% | 17.9% | 32.1% | 9.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.3% | 18.5% | 32% | 8.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.5% | 17% | 28.9% | 7.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 44% | 16.1% | 32.7% | 7.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.6% | 16.1% | 23.1% | 7.2% |
| May 2026 | 48.7% | 17.8% | 25.5% | 8% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.8% | 24.4% | 34.9% | 10.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.7% | 30.7% | 29.4% | 9.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.7% | 17.3% | 19.7% | 5.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.9% | 24.5% | 23.3% | 7.4% |
How has the Barco and NEC comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Barco took it in July 2026, NEC took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Barco’s estimated Share of Search among LED wall brands worldwide moved from 20% to 24.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NEC’s estimated Share of Search among LED wall brands worldwide moved from 36.5% to 44.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 823K.
How did search popularity change for LED wall brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Barco overtook LG to rank 2nd among LED wall brands worldwide, with 24.5% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, NEC lost estimated Share of Search among LED wall brands worldwide, from 57.7% to 44.9%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Barco’s and NEC’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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