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BenQ vs IKEA:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, IKEA had more branded searches than BenQ among desk lamp brands worldwide. IKEA had about 22,200 branded searches, while BenQ had 590. IKEA made up 33.3% of all desk lamp brand searches we track, and BenQ accounted for 0.88%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about desk lamp brands, IKEA appeared in four of the five answers and BenQ in three. BenQ was mentioned before IKEA in every answer.

Among desk lamp brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

IKEA, about 38 searches for every 1 for BenQ

IKEA 22.2K searchesBenQ 590 searches

Who does AI mention more?

IKEA, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, BenQ in 3

IKEA in 4 of 5BenQ in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

BenQ, named ahead of IKEA in every answer

BenQ first in 3IKEA never first

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Top desk lamp brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, IKEA was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. BenQ was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. BenQ was listed before IKEA in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. BenQ1st
  2. IKEA2nd
  3. Anglepoise3rd
  4. Philips4th
  5. OttLite5th
  6. Xiaomi6th
  7. Lume Cube7th
  8. Govee–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • IKEA4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • OttLite3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • BenQ3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Anglepoise2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Lume Cube1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Xiaomi1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Philips1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Govee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about desk lamp brands

5 answers

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 19, 2026.

Is BenQ or IKEA more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for BenQ and IKEA by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight desk lamp brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

BenQ and IKEA among desk lamp brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for IKEA, BenQ. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAnglepoiseIKEAOttLiteLume CubeXiaomiPhilipsGoveeBenQ
Oct 202537.6%26.2%14.3%14.3%4.2%1.9%0.7%0.7%
Nov 202537.2%24.8%16.6%13.6%4%2.2%0.81%0.81%
Dec 202535.8%22.5%18.4%15%4.4%2%1.1%0.9%
Jan 202636.5%27.9%15.2%12.4%3.6%2%0.74%1.6%
Feb 202636.7%24.9%16.7%13.6%4%2.2%0.81%0.99%
Mar 202635.6%24.5%16.4%16.4%4%1.7%0.79%0.79%
Apr 202637.2%23.7%15.9%15.9%3.7%2%0.94%0.76%
May 202633.4%28.3%15.5%15.5%3.6%1.9%0.92%0.92%
Jun 202633.7%26.2%17.5%14.3%4.1%2.2%1%1%
Jul 202631.6%30.1%16.5%13.4%3.9%2.6%0.97%0.97%
Aug 202629.2%34.1%15.2%12.5%4.5%2.5%1.1%0.91%
Sep 202636.7%33.3%12.1%9.9%3.6%2.4%1.1%0.88%

BenQ sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “benq desk lamp”.

How has the BenQ and IKEA comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • IKEA was ahead of BenQ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BenQ’s share of searches among desk lamp brands worldwide moved from 0.7% to 0.88%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 590.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IKEA’s share of searches among desk lamp brands worldwide moved from 26.2% to 33.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.

How did search popularity change for desk lamp brands worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes
  1. In September 2026, Anglepoise overtook IKEA to become the leader among desk lamp brands worldwide, with 36.7% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, IKEA lost share of searches among desk lamp brands worldwide, from 34.1% to 33.3%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for BenQ worldwide rose 22.9% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 590 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BenQ’s and IKEA’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.

BenQ

1 branded search term

  • benq desk lamp

IKEA

1 branded search term

  • ikea desk lamp

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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