JDS Labs vs Topping:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Topping had more branded searches than JDS Labs among headphone amp and DAC brands worldwide. Topping had about 6,000 branded searches, while JDS Labs had 2,900. Topping made up 2.9% of all headphone amp and DAC brand searches we track, and JDS Labs accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about headphone amp and DAC brands, Topping appeared in three of the five answers and JDS Labs in one. Topping was mentioned before JDS Labs in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Topping, about 2 searches for every 1 for JDS Labs
Who does AI mention more?
Topping, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, JDS Labs in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Topping, named ahead of JDS Labs in 2 of 3 answers
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Top headphone amp and DAC brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Topping was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. JDS Labs was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Topping was listed before JDS Labs in two out of three answers 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.
FiiO5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
iFi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Topping3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Schiit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chord1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
JDS Labs1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RME1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SMSL0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Questyle0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
xDuoo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about headphone amp and DAC brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best headphone amp and DAC for the money?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which DAC should I buy for my headphones?”
- 1FiiO
- 1
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best headphone amp brands?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“headphone amp”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dac amp”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is JDS Labs or Topping more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JDS Labs and Topping by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 headphone amp and DAC brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Topping, JDS Labs. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | FiiO | SMSL | Schiit | iFi | Topping | Chord | Questyle | xDuoo | Gustard | JDS Labs | RME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 57.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 58% | 9% | 9% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.9% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.7% | 2% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.3% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 8% | 3.3% | 3% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.6% | 2% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.2% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 59.8% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.3% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.9% | 11% | 8.9% | 9.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 61.2% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
How has branded search for JDS Labs and Topping changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Topping was ahead of JDS Labs in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, JDS Labs’ share of searches among headphone amp and DAC brands worldwide moved from 2.7% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Topping’s share of searches among headphone amp and DAC brands worldwide moved from 3.5% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.5K to 6K.
How did search popularity change for headphone amp and DAC brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, JDS Labs fell from 9th to 10th among headphone amp and DAC brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Topping worldwide fell 29.4% over 12 measured months, from 8.5K to 6K in October 2026.
How are JDS Labs’ and Topping’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JDS Labs’ and Topping’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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