JBL vs KRK:Which is searched more?
In August 2026, JBL had more branded searches than KRK among studio monitors worldwide. JBL was estimated to have 2.2M branded searches compared to KRK’s 550K, and held a 32.2% Share of Search versus KRK’s 7.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, JBL or KRK?
Compare the studio monitors shoppers choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for JBL, KRK. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | JBL | KRK |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.7% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.3% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 43% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.3% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.4% | 4.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.6% | 5.1% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 6.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.7% | 6.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.3% | 7.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.2% | 7.9% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — |
How has the JBL and KRK comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JBL was ahead of KRK in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among studio monitors worldwide moved from 33.7% to 32.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.2M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, KRK’s estimated Share of Search among studio monitors worldwide moved from 3.7% to 7.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for studio monitors worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for KRK worldwide rose 123.6% over 11 measured months, from 246K to 550K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBL’s and KRK’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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