How popular isBang & Olufsen?
In September 2026, people searched for Bang & Olufsen by name about 730 times in New Zealand, an 18% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.9% of all New Zealand bluetooth speaker brand searches, placing Bang & Olufsen seventh out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bluetooth speaker brands, Bang & Olufsen did not appear in any of the answers.
Bang & Olufsen is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
JBLShare of searches 48.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SonyShare of searches 21.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BoseShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SonosShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Bang & OlufsenShare of searches 0.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top bluetooth speaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bang & Olufsen 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.
JBL1st
Bose2nd
Ultimate Ears3rd
Sony4th
Soundcore5th
Marshall6th
Sonos7th
Bang & Olufsen–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
JBL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sony4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bose4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ultimate Ears4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Soundcore3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Marshall2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sonos1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bang & Olufsen0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bluetooth speaker brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Bluetooth speaker brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Bluetooth speaker brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Bluetooth speaker brand in New Zealand for portable music?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bluetooth speaker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable speaker nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which bluetooth speaker brands compete with Bang & Olufsen?
Share of searches by month for JBL, Sony, Bose, Sonos, Ultimate Ears, Bang & Olufsen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JBL | Sony | Bose | Sonos | Ultimate Ears | Soundcore | Bang & Olufsen | Marshall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.4% | 21.2% | 16.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.6% | 19.9% | 15.6% | 7.7% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 0.86% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.9% | 15.9% | 13.3% | 6.3% | 9% | 0.6% | 0.73% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 20.1% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.82% | 1.2% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.1% | 22.5% | 14.4% | 7.1% | 7.2% | 1% | 1.3% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.3% | 23% | 15% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.4% | 20.9% | 14.2% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 0.86% | 1.1% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 46.5% | 22.1% | 15.7% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 1% | 1.3% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 47% | 21.6% | 16.1% | 7.5% | 5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.7% | 22.1% | 15.3% | 7.4% | 6% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 48% | 19.3% | 15.9% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.8% | 21.3% | 14% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.26% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.8% | 39.3K | +9.5% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.3% | 17.1K | +18.8% | +2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14% | 11.2K | -5.3% | -1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.4% | 6K | +2.6% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.3% | 5K | +5.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.1% | 880 | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 0.9% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.26% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.1 points |
1.
JBL48.8%
Held 1st. 39.3K estimated branded searches, +9.5% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.
Sony21.3%
Held 2nd. 17.1K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
3.
Bose14%
Held 3rd. 11.2K estimated branded searches, -5.3% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
4.
Sonos7.4%
Held 4th. 6K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
6.3%
Held 5th. 5K estimated branded searches, +5.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.1%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.9%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
Marshall0.26%
Held 8th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Bang & Olufsen and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Bang & Olufsen
12 comparisons
- Bang & Olufsen vs Bose
- Bang & Olufsen vs Edifier
- Bang & Olufsen vs JBL
- Bang & Olufsen vs Marshall
- Bang & Olufsen vs Sonos
- Bang & Olufsen vs Sony
- Bang & Olufsen vs Ultimate Ears
- Bang & Olufsen vs Soundcore
- Bang & Olufsen vs Bowers & Wilkins
- Bang & Olufsen vs KEF
- Bang & Olufsen vs Q Acoustics
- Bang & Olufsen vs DALI
How has branded search demand for Bang & Olufsen changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bang & Olufsen in New Zealand fell from 890 to 730.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bang & Olufsen fell from 6th to 7th among bluetooth speaker brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bluetooth speaker brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among bluetooth speaker brands in New Zealand, from 19.3% to 21.3%.

In September 2026, JBL gained share of searches among bluetooth speaker brands in New Zealand, from 48% to 48.8%.

In September 2026, Bose lost share of searches among bluetooth speaker brands in New Zealand, from 15.9% to 14%.

In September 2026, Soundcore rose from 7th to 6th among bluetooth speaker brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Bang & Olufsen fell from 6th to 7th among bluetooth speaker brands in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Marshall in New Zealand rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 210 in September 2026.
How are Bang & Olufsen’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bang & Olufsen’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.
- bang & olufsen
- bang olufsen
- bang olufsen soundbar
- bangolufsen
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Where does Bang & Olufsen compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker brands | 8th of 12 | 0.84% | Show ranking |
| Bluetooth speaker brands | 7th of 8 | 0.9% | Shown above |

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