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How popular isAOC?

In September 2026, people searched for AOC by name about 1,320 times in New Zealand, an 8.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 10.3% of all New Zealand computer monitor brand searches, placing AOC third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about computer monitor brands, AOC appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

AOC is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. ASUSShare of searches 57.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. SamsungShare of searches 16.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. AOCShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. LGShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. DellShare of searches 6.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top computer monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AOC was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. AOC is the sixth most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Dell1st
  2. ASUS2nd
  3. LG3rd
  4. Samsung4th
  5. BenQ5th
  6. AOC6th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • ASUS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Dell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • BenQ3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AOC2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about computer monitor brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which computer monitor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Dell
    2. 2LG
    3. 3ASUS
    4. 4AOC

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best computer monitor brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Dell
    2. 2ASUS
    3. 3LG
    4. 4Samsung
    5. 5BenQ
    6. 6AOC

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best computer monitor brand in New Zealand for a desktop setup?”

    1. 1Dell
    2. 2ASUS
    3. 3LG
    4. 4BenQ
    5. 5Samsung

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “gaming monitor nz”

    1. 1Samsung
    2. 2ASUS

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “4k monitor nz”

    1. 1Dell
    2. 2LG
    3. 3BenQ
    4. 4Samsung

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which computer monitor brands compete with AOC?

AOC against computer monitor brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for ASUS, Samsung, AOC, LG, Dell. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthASUSSamsungAOCLGDellBenQ
Oct 202557.1%16.2%9.6%8.2%7.4%1.5%
Nov 202559.6%15.1%8.8%8.9%6.3%1.3%
Dec 202557.7%17.1%10%8.1%5.8%1.4%
Jan 202658.3%14.7%11.2%8%6.6%1.3%
Feb 202661.2%13.7%8.8%7.6%7%1.7%
Mar 202661.3%12.9%9.2%7.9%7.4%1.3%
Apr 202655.5%15.9%9.9%8.4%8.6%1.8%
May 202658.8%14.7%9.5%8.2%7.3%1.7%
Jun 202657%14.8%9.6%9.4%7.1%2%
Jul 202652.9%13.9%14.8%9.5%6.6%2.2%
Aug 202655.1%15.9%11.5%8.2%7.5%1.8%
Sep 202657.9%16.3%10.3%7.3%6.8%1.4%

  1. 1.ASUS

    57.9%

    Held 1st. 7.4K estimated branded searches, -8.8% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.

  2. 2.Samsung

    16.3%

    Held 2nd. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  3. 3.AOC

    10.3%

    Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -22.8% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  4. 4.LG

    7.3%

    Held 4th. 940 estimated branded searches, -23% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  5. 5.Dell

    6.8%

    Held 5th. 870 estimated branded searches, -21.6% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  6. 6.BenQ

    1.4%

    Held 6th. 180 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

Compare popularity between AOC and its closest rivals

Every comparison with AOC

6 comparisons

How has branded search demand for AOC changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for AOC in New Zealand rose from 1.2K to 1.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AOC’s share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand increased from 9.6% to 10.3%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AOC’s share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand peaked at 14.8% in July 2026 and was lowest at 8.8% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand computer monitor brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, ASUS gained share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 55.1% to 57.9%.

  2. In September 2026, AOC lost share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 10.3%.

  3. In September 2026, LG lost share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 7.3%.

  4. In September 2026, Dell lost share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 7.5% to 6.8%.

How are AOC’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AOC’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • aoc curved monitor
  • aoc gaming monitor
  • aoc monitor
  • aoc oled monitor

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does AOC compete?

AOC is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
External monitor brands4th of 73.3%Show ranking
Computer monitor brands3rd of 610.3%Shown above
Curved monitor brands3rd of 510.7%Show ranking
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