JBL vs Panasonic:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, JBL had more branded searches than Panasonic among sound Bar brands worldwide. JBL was estimated to have 4.4M branded searches compared to Panasonic’s 1M, and held a 68.6% Share of Search versus Panasonic’s 16%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, JBL or Panasonic?
Compare the sound bar brands people buy. 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, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | JBL | Panasonic | Sonos | Vizio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.8% | 18.1% | 14.3% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.5% | 13% | 15.8% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.9% | 12.5% | 13.3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.3% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 63% | 22.1% | 13.2% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.9% | 19.8% | 15.4% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.1% | 19% | 10.7% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 66.2% | 19.3% | 13.2% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.2% | 16.6% | 11.5% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.7% | 16.1% | 11.5% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.4% | 15.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.6% | 16% | 13.6% | 1.7% |
How has the JBL and Panasonic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JBL was ahead of Panasonic in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among sound Bar brands worldwide moved from 65.8% to 68.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4M to 4.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s estimated Share of Search among sound Bar brands worldwide moved from 18.1% to 16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1M to 1M.
How did search popularity change for sound Bar brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Panasonic gained estimated Share of Search among sound Bar brands worldwide, from 15.2% to 16%.
In September 2026, JBL lost estimated Share of Search among sound Bar brands worldwide, from 70.4% to 68.6%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBL’s and Panasonic’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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