Meade vs Unistellar:Which is more popular?

Name: Meade vs Unistellar: Which is searched more?
Creator: Brandwave
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In September 2026, Meade had more branded searches than Unistellar among telescope brands worldwide. Meade had about 18,100 branded searches, while Unistellar had 6,600. Meade made up 10.3% of all telescope brand searches we track, and Unistellar accounted for 3.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telescope brands, Unistellar appeared in two of the five answers and Meade in none.

Among telescope brands worldwide in September 2026

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Top telescope brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Unistellar was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Meade 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Celestron	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Apertura	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Sky-Watcher	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Unistellar	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Bresser	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Meade	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Celestron5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Apertura3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sky-Watcher3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Unistellar2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bresser0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Meade0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which telescope brand should I buy?”
1. 1Celestron
2. 2Sky-Watcher
3. 3Apertura
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telescope brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telescope brand for stargazing?”
1. 1Celestron
2. 2Sky-Watcher
3. 3Apertura
4. 4Unistellar
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best telescope”
1. 1Apertura
2. 2Celestron
Searched Google, AI Overview
“astronomy telescope”
1. 1Celestron

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 Meade or Unistellar more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Meade and Unistellar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six telescope brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Meade and Unistellar among telescope brands worldwide, by month

Month	Apertura	Celestron	Sky-Watcher	Bresser	Meade	Unistellar
Oct 2025	31.5%	25.8%	14.1%	14.1%	9.4%	5.2%
Nov 2025	30.2%	24.7%	13.5%	16.5%	9%	6%
Dec 2025	25%	30.5%	13.7%	16.7%	9.1%	5%
Jan 2026	32%	26.2%	14.3%	14.3%	9.6%	3.5%
Feb 2026	35.6%	23.8%	13.1%	13.1%	10.6%	3.9%
Mar 2026	33.9%	22.7%	15.2%	15.2%	10.1%	3%
Apr 2026	36.3%	24.3%	13.3%	13.3%	8.9%	4%
May 2026	38.3%	20.9%	14%	14%	9.4%	3.4%
Jun 2026	34%	22.8%	15.2%	12.5%	12.5%	3%
Jul 2026	31.9%	21.3%	14.3%	17.4%	11.6%	3.5%
Aug 2026	28.6%	23.4%	15.6%	19.1%	8.6%	4.7%
Sep 2026	34.6%	23.1%	15.5%	12.7%	10.3%	3.8%

How has the Meade and Unistellar comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Meade was ahead of Unistellar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meade’s share of searches among telescope brands worldwide moved from 9.4% to 10.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unistellar’s share of searches among telescope brands worldwide moved from 5.2% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 6.6K.

How did search popularity change for telescope brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Meade gained share of searches among telescope brands worldwide, from 8.6% to 10.3%.
In September 2026, Unistellar lost share of searches among telescope brands worldwide, from 4.7% to 3.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meade’s and Unistellar’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.