Beyerdynamic vs BuddyPhones:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Beyerdynamic had more branded searches than BuddyPhones among headphone brands worldwide. Beyerdynamic had about 10,000 branded searches, while BuddyPhones had 2,900. Beyerdynamic made up 0.05% of all headphone brand searches we track, and BuddyPhones accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about headphone brands, Beyerdynamic appeared in one of the five answers and BuddyPhones in none.
Who do people search for more?
Beyerdynamic, about 3 searches for every 1 for BuddyPhones
Who does AI mention more?
Beyerdynamic, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, BuddyPhones in 0
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Top headphone brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Beyerdynamic was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. BuddyPhones 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.
Sony1st
Bose2nd
Sennheiser3rd
Soundcore4th
Bowers & Wilkins5th
Apple AirPods6th
Audio-Technica7th
JBL8th
Beats9th- +5 more
BuddyPhones–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Sony5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bose5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sennheiser4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Soundcore4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Apple AirPods3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bowers & Wilkins2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Beats1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- JBL1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Beyerdynamic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- BuddyPhones0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about headphone brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which headphone brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best headphone brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best headphone brand for everyday listening?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best headphones”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best earbuds”
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 Beyerdynamic or BuddyPhones more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Beyerdynamic and BuddyPhones by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 headphone brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Beyerdynamic, BuddyPhones. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Apple AirPods | Sony | Beats | Bose | JBL | Skullcandy | Samsung | Sennheiser | Marshall | Soundcore | Jabra | Bowers & Wilkins | Beyerdynamic | Audio-Technica | BuddyPhones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.1% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.98% | 0.99% | 0.88% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.6% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.92% | 0.72% | 0.68% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.1% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.91% | 0.81% | 0.64% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 68% | 8% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.89% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.5% | 9.1% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.13% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.98% | 0.12% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.9% | 8% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 65.6% | 9.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.13% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.8% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.15% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.7% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4% | 2.6% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.96% | 0.18% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.3% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.93% | 0.14% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.9% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
Beyerdynamic sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “beyerdynamic earbuds”.
How has the Beyerdynamic and BuddyPhones comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Beyerdynamic was ahead of BuddyPhones in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Beyerdynamic’s share of searches among headphone brands worldwide held steady at 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12K to 10K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BuddyPhones’ share of searches among headphone brands worldwide held steady at 0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for headphone brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for BuddyPhones worldwide rose 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Beyerdynamic worldwide fell 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 12K to 10K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Beyerdynamic’s and BuddyPhones’ 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.
Beyerdynamic
3 branded search terms
- beyerdynamic earbuds
- beyerdynamic headphones
- beyerdynamic headset
BuddyPhones
1 branded search term
- buddy phones
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