FLIR vs Hioki:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, FLIR had more branded searches than Hioki among clamp meter brands worldwide. FLIR had about 40,500 branded searches, while Hioki had 24,600. FLIR made up 3.6% of all clamp meter brand searches we track, and Hioki accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about clamp meter brands, Hioki appeared in three of the five answers and FLIR in none.
Who do people search for more?
FLIR, about 65% more searches than Hioki
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Top clamp meter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hioki was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. FLIR 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fluke5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Klein Tools4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hioki3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amprobe3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
UNI-T1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Testo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- FLIR0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Extech0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about clamp meter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which clamp meter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best clamp meter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best clamp meter brand for electrical testing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital clamp meter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“current clamp meter”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is FLIR or Hioki more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FLIR and Hioki by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight clamp meter brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for FLIR, Hioki. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | UNI-T | Klein Tools | Testo | Fluke | FLIR | Hioki | Extech | Amprobe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.5% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 0.82% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.5% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 0.82% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.9% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 0.71% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.5% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 0.82% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.5% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 0.82% | 0.36% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.5% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 0.73% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 4% | 2% | 0.65% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 65.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 4% | 2% | 0.53% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.2% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 0.67% | 0.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.7% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.58% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.1% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.58% | 0.25% |
How has the FLIR and Hioki comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- FLIR was ahead of Hioki in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FLIR’s share of searches among clamp meter brands worldwide moved from 6.1% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hioki’s share of searches among clamp meter brands worldwide moved from 2.5% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 24.6K.
How did search popularity change for clamp meter brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, FLIR lost share of searches among clamp meter brands worldwide, from 4.3% to 3.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FLIR’s and Hioki’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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