Hioki vs UNI-T:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, UNI-T had more branded searches than Hioki among clamp meter brands worldwide. UNI-T had about 673,000 branded searches, while Hioki had 24,600. UNI-T made up 59.1% 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 UNI-T in one. Hioki was mentioned before UNI-T in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
UNI-T, about 27 searches for every 1 for Hioki
Who does AI mention more?
Hioki, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, UNI-T in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Hioki, named ahead of UNI-T in 3 of 3 answers
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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. UNI-T was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hioki was listed before UNI-T in every answer that named either.
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
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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 Hioki or UNI-T more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hioki and UNI-T 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 UNI-T, 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 Hioki and UNI-T comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- UNI-T was ahead of Hioki in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, UNI-T’s share of searches among clamp meter brands worldwide moved from 55.5% to 59.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 673K.
How did search popularity change for clamp meter brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for UNI-T worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 673K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hioki’s and UNI-T’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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