Hisense vs Sub-Zero:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hisense had more branded searches than Sub-Zero among under counter freezer brands worldwide. Hisense had about 673,000 branded searches, while Sub-Zero had 33,100. Hisense made up 39.4% of all under counter freezer brand searches we track, and Sub-Zero accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about under counter freezer brands, Sub-Zero appeared in two of the five answers and Hisense in none.
Who do people search for more?
Hisense, about 20 searches for every 1 for Sub-Zero
Who does AI mention more?
Sub-Zero, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Hisense in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Sub-Zero, the only one of the two named
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Top under counter freezer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sub-Zero was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hisense 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.
- Summit Appliance4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Liebherr2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Sub-Zero2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Hisense0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Beko0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hoover0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which under counter freezer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best under counter freezer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best under counter freezer brand for small kitchens?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“under counter freezer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small freezer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Hisense or Sub-Zero more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hisense and Sub-Zero by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven under counter freezer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hisense, Sub-Zero. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hisense | Beko | Hoover | Liebherr | Sub-Zero | Summit Appliance | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.7% | 27.2% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 2% | 0.27% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 44% | 24.2% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 0.24% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.5% | 27% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 2% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.2% | 26.2% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 0.26% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 39% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 0.31% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.8% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.8% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 43.9% | 24% | 16.1% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.6% | 25.7% | 11.5% | 14% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.8% | 28% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.2% | 26.2% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.4% | 26.3% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 0.26% | 0.06% |
How has the Hisense and Sub-Zero comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hisense was ahead of Sub-Zero in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hisense’s share of searches among under counter freezer brands worldwide moved from 40.7% to 39.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sub-Zero’s share of searches among under counter freezer brands worldwide moved from 2% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for under counter freezer brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hisense’s and Sub-Zero’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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