JBL vs Karaoke USA:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, JBL had more branded searches than Karaoke USA among karaoke machine brands worldwide. JBL had about 25,800 branded searches, while Karaoke USA had 480. JBL made up 38.3% of all karaoke machine brand searches we track, and Karaoke USA accounted for 0.71%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about karaoke machine brands, JBL appeared in four of the five answers and Karaoke USA in one. JBL was mentioned before Karaoke USA in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
JBL, about 54 searches for every 1 for Karaoke USA
Who does AI mention more?
JBL, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Karaoke USA in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
JBL, named ahead of Karaoke USA in 4 of 4 answers
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Top karaoke machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, JBL was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Karaoke USA was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. JBL was listed before Karaoke USA 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.
Ikarao5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- JBL4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Singing Machine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Karaoke USA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Magic Mic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mr Entertainer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VocoPro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Party Tyme0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about karaoke machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which karaoke machine brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best karaoke machine brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best karaoke machine brand for home parties?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best karaoke machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable karaoke machine”
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 JBL or Karaoke USA more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JBL and Karaoke USA by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight karaoke machine brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for JBL, Karaoke USA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JBL | Magic Mic | Mr Entertainer | Ikarao | Singing Machine | VocoPro | Party Tyme | Karaoke USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.5% | 38.9% | 12.8% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.1% | 32.5% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.4% | 23.3% | 7.4% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.1% | 34.6% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.7% | 37.3% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.3% | 36.7% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.6% | 37.6% | 15% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 28% | 35% | 13.7% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.4% | 32.2% | 12.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.3% | 33% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
| Aug 2026 | 36% | 31% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.3% | 26.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
How has the JBL and Karaoke USA comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JBL was ahead of Karaoke USA in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBL’s share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide moved from 25.5% to 38.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 21.7K to 25.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Karaoke USA’s share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide moved from 0.69% to 0.71%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for karaoke machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, JBL gained share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide, from 36% to 38.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Karaoke USA worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBL’s and Karaoke USA’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.
JBL
2 branded search terms
- jbl karaoke
- jbl karaoke machine
Karaoke USA
1 branded search term
- karaoke usa
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