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How popular isHisense?

In September 2026, people searched for Hisense by name about 3,050 times in New Zealand, a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 28.9% of all New Zealand short throw projector brand searches, placing Hisense second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about short throw projector brands, Hisense appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Hisense is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. EpsonShare of searches 47.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. HisenseShare of searches 28.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. SamsungShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. LGShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. BenQShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top short throw projector brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. BenQ1st
  2. Epson2nd
  3. Hisense3rd
  4. Samsung–
  5. LG–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • BenQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Epson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hisense3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • LG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about short throw projector brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which short throw projector brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1BenQ
    2. 2Epson
    3. 3Hisense

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best short throw projector brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1BenQ
    2. 2Epson
    3. 3Hisense

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best short throw projector brand in New Zealand for small rooms?”

    1. 1BenQ
    2. 2Epson
    3. 3Hisense

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “short throw projector nz”

    1. 1BenQ

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “gaming projector nz”

    1. 1BenQ

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 short throw projector brands compete with Hisense?

Hisense against short throw projector brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Epson, Hisense, Samsung, LG, BenQ. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEpsonHisenseSamsungLGBenQ
Oct 202542.2%35.5%10.3%7.4%4.5%
Nov 202537.4%38.8%11.3%8.5%4%
Dec 202536%40.9%11.8%7.1%4.2%
Jan 202641.4%38.8%9.2%6.6%4%
Feb 202645%31.5%9.8%7.3%6.4%
Mar 202642%35.6%10.3%7.7%4.5%
Apr 202637.7%39.4%9.2%8.7%5%
May 202640.4%36.8%8.8%8.2%5.8%
Jun 202638.2%39.1%7.6%8.8%6.2%
Jul 202639.6%36.9%8.8%7.4%7.2%
Aug 202648.8%25.4%11.6%8%6.3%
Sep 202647.8%28.9%10.8%7.8%4.7%

  1. 1.Epson

    47.8%

    Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, -14.9% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  2. 2.Hisense

    28.9%

    Held 2nd. 1K estimated branded searches, -0.95% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.

  3. 3.Samsung

    10.8%

    Held 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  4. 4.LG

    7.8%

    Held 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  5. 5.BenQ

    4.7%

    Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

Compare popularity between Hisense and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Hisense

19 comparisons

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hisense in New Zealand fell from 3.2K to 3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hisense’s share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand decreased from 35.5% to 28.9%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hisense’s share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand peaked at 40.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 25.4% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand short throw projector brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, Hisense gained share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand, from 25.4% to 28.9%.

  2. In September 2026, BenQ lost share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 4.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Epson lost share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand, from 48.8% to 47.8%.

  4. In September 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 10.8%.

How are Hisense’s branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hisense’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.

  • hisense
  • hisense bar fridge
  • hisense brand
  • hisense fridge
  • hisense fridge freezer
  • hisense oled tv
  • hisense tv

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Hisense compete?

Hisense is ranked in 12 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
TV brands7th of 85.4%Show ranking
Fridge brands3rd of 85.9%Show ranking
Chest freezer brands5th of 63.8%Show ranking
Upright freezer brands3rd of 84%Show ranking
Integrated dishwasher brands3rd of 74%Show ranking
Fridge freezer brands3rd of 74%Show ranking
Slimline dishwasher brands3rd of 64.2%Show ranking
Deep freezer brands3rd of 517.8%Show ranking
Bar fridge brands3rd of 519.7%Show ranking
Mini fridge brands2nd of 428.7%Show ranking
Short throw projector brands2nd of 528.9%Shown above
Under counter freezer brands1st of 372.7%Show ranking
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