Corsair vs Phanteks:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Corsair had more branded searches than Phanteks among PC case brands worldwide. Corsair had about 823,000 branded searches, while Phanteks had 40,500. Corsair made up 55.1% of all PC case brand searches we track, and Phanteks accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about PC case brands, Corsair appeared in four of the five answers and Phanteks in two. Corsair was mentioned before Phanteks in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Corsair, about 20 searches for every 1 for Phanteks
Who does AI mention more?
Corsair, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Phanteks in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Corsair, named ahead of Phanteks in 3 of 3 answers
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Top PC case brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Corsair was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Phanteks was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Corsair was listed before Phanteks in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lian Li1st
Fractal Design2nd- Corsair3rd
NZXT4th
Phanteks5th
be quiet!6th
Cooler Master7th
Thermaltake–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Corsair4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- NZXT4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Lian Li4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fractal Design4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- be quiet!2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Phanteks2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cooler Master1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Thermaltake0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about PC case brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which PC case brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best PC case brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best PC case brand for gaming build?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pc case”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gaming pc case”
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 21, 2026.
Is Corsair or Phanteks more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Corsair and Phanteks by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight PC case brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Corsair, Phanteks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Corsair | NZXT | Lian Li | be quiet! | Cooler Master | Fractal Design | Thermaltake | Phanteks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 14.1% | 11.4% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.7% | 17.9% | 10% | 8% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.7% | 17.9% | 10% | 8% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.2% | 11.5% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.6% | 13.3% | 9.1% | 9% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.5% | 11.8% | 8% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.3% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 10.9% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 6% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.1% | 13% | 10.8% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 5% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.1% | 10.8% | 11% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 4% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.1% | 11% | 9.6% | 9% | 5% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
How has the Corsair and Phanteks comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Corsair was ahead of Phanteks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Corsair’s share of searches among PC case brands worldwide moved from 47.2% to 55.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Phanteks’ share of searches among PC case brands worldwide moved from 1.9% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for PC case brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Corsair gained share of searches among PC case brands worldwide, from 54.1% to 55.1%.
In September 2026, Phanteks gained share of searches among PC case brands worldwide, from 1.8% to 2.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Corsair’s and Phanteks’ 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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