Sharp vs Toshiba:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sharp had more branded searches than Toshiba among microwave brands worldwide. Sharp had about 43,000 branded searches, while Toshiba had 18,100. Sharp made up 2.3% of all microwave brand searches we track, and Toshiba accounted for 0.98%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about microwave brands, Toshiba appeared in all five answers and Sharp in three. Toshiba was mentioned before Sharp in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sharp, about 2 searches for every 1 for Toshiba
Who does AI mention more?
Toshiba, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Toshiba, named ahead of Sharp in every answer
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Top microwave brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Toshiba appeared in all five answers. Sharp was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Toshiba was listed before Sharp in every answer.
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.
Panasonic5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Toshiba5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Breville3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sharp3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GE Appliances3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LG2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which microwave brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best microwave brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best microwave brand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“microwave brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best microwave”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Sharp or Toshiba more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Sharp and Toshiba by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight microwave brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sharp, Toshiba. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Panasonic | LG | Breville | Samsung | Sharp | GE Appliances | Bosch | Toshiba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.3% | 23.5% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.8% | 19.1% | 13% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.7% | 19.6% | 13.3% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.6% | 23.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.3% | 22.2% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.1% | 26.5% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 62% | 18.1% | 7% | 7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.84% |
| May 2026 | 61.9% | 18.6% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.86% |
| Jun 2026 | 58% | 20.7% | 8% | 8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 56% | 20.9% | 8.2% | 9.4% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.3% | 24.1% | 7.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 55% | 20.9% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.98% |
How has the Sharp and Toshiba comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sharp was ahead of Toshiba in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharp’s share of searches among microwave brands worldwide moved from 2.1% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 43K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Toshiba’s share of searches among microwave brands worldwide moved from 1.1% to 0.98%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for microwave brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Toshiba fell from 7th to 8th among microwave brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sharp’s and Toshiba’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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