Chromecast vs Nvidia Shield:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Chromecast had more branded searches than Nvidia Shield among video streaming devices worldwide. Chromecast was estimated to have 450K branded searches compared to Nvidia Shield’s 110K, and held a 3% Share of Search versus Nvidia Shield’s 0.72%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Chromecast or Nvidia Shield?
Compare the video streaming devices 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 Chromecast, Nvidia Shield. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Apple TV | Xiaomi | Roku | Amazon Fire TV | Chromecast | Nvidia Shield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 47.7% | 11.7% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.9% | 43.9% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.4% | 44.5% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.8% | 47.5% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.5% | 47.2% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.4% | 48.4% | 11.9% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.5% | 44.7% | 11% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 0.66% |
| May 2026 | 36.6% | 44.8% | 11% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.6% | 43.6% | 13% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.7% | 43.7% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.96% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.2% | 40.2% | 12% | 3.8% | 3% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Chromecast and Nvidia Shield comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chromecast was ahead of Nvidia Shield in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chromecast’s estimated Share of Search among video streaming devices worldwide moved from 2.9% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 450K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nvidia Shield’s estimated Share of Search among video streaming devices worldwide moved from 0.7% to 0.72%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for video streaming devices worldwide in August 2026?
0 changes
Neither Chromecast nor Nvidia Shield moved beyond provider rounding among video streaming devices in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chromecast’s and Nvidia Shield’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.
Chromecast
1 branded search term
- google chromecast
Nvidia Shield
1 branded search term
- nvidia shield
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