How popular isElgato?
In September 2026, people searched for Elgato by name about 720 times in New Zealand, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5.8% of all New Zealand microphone brand searches, placing Elgato fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about microphone brands, Elgato appeared in three of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
Elgato is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
SennheiserShare of searches 47.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RODEShare of searches 22.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Blue YetiShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Audio-TechnicaShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ElgatoShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top microphone brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Elgato was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Elgato is the fifth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Shure1st
RODE2nd
Audio-Technica3rd
Sennheiser4th
Elgato5th
Blue Yeti–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
RODE4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Audio-Technica4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Shure4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Sennheiser3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Elgato3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Blue Yeti0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about microphone brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which microphone brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best microphone brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best microphone brand in New Zealand for podcasting and recording?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best microphone”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“podcast microphone 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 21, 2026.
Which microphone brands compete with Elgato?
Share of searches by month for Sennheiser, RODE, Blue Yeti, Audio-Technica, Elgato, Shure. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sennheiser | RODE | Blue Yeti | Audio-Technica | Elgato | Shure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.6% | 25.8% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.6% | 20.9% | 11% | 8.6% | 7% | 5.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.2% | 20.2% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.8% | 23.8% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.2% | 26.9% | 11.3% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.8% | 25.9% | 9.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.5% | 24.2% | 10.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| May 2026 | 42.7% | 30.9% | 8% | 7% | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.7% | 21.1% | 8.7% | 8% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 22% | 7.4% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 21.3% | 9.2% | 8% | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.8% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.8% | 6K | -10.1% | -2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.7% | 2.8K | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.8% | 1.2K | -0.81% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.6% | 1.1K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.8% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.4% | 680 | 0% | +0.3 points |
47.8%
Held 1st. 6K estimated branded searches, -10.1% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
2.
RODE22.7%
Held 2nd. 2.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
9.8%
Held 3rd. 1.2K estimated branded searches, -0.81% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
8.6%
Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Elgato5.8%
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
6.
Shure5.4%
Held 6th. 680 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Elgato and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Elgato
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Elgato changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Elgato in New Zealand fell from 880 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elgato’s share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand decreased from 7.7% to 5.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elgato’s share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand peaked at 8.1% in March 2026 and was lowest at 5.3% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand microphone brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, RODE gained share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand, from 21.3% to 22.7%.

In September 2026, Blue Yeti gained share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 9.8%.

In September 2026, Audio-Technica gained share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand, from 8% to 8.6%.

In September 2026, Sennheiser lost share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand, from 49.8% to 47.8%.

In September 2026, Elgato lost share of searches among microphone brands in New Zealand, from 6.6% to 5.8%.
How are Elgato’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Elgato’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- elgato
Who owns Elgato?
Elgato is owned by
Corsair. Brandwave also tracks Corsair, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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Where does Elgato compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone brands | 5th of 6 | 5.8% | Shown above |
| Boom arm brands | 3rd of 4 | 12.5% | Show ranking |

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