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How popular isLG?

In September 2026, people searched for LG by name about 9,160 times in New Zealand, a 17.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.91% of all New Zealand external monitor brand searches, placing LG fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about external monitor brands, LG appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

LG is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. LenovoShare of searches 43%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. HPShare of searches 29.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. ASUSShare of searches 23%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. AOCShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. LGShare of searches 0.91%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top external monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, LG was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. LG is the second most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Dell1st
  2. LG2nd
  3. ASUS3rd
  4. AOC4th
  5. BenQ5th
  6. Lenovo–
  7. HP–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • ASUS4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • AOC4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • LG3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Dell3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • BenQ2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Lenovo0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • HP0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

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

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

  • Asked ChatGPT

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

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

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best external monitor brand in New Zealand for a home office?”

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

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best monitor”

    1. 1ASUS
    2. 2AOC

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “4k monitor nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

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 external monitor brands compete with LG?

LG against external monitor brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLenovoHPASUSAOCLGBenQDell
Oct 202542.5%28.4%24.1%3.4%0.96%0.58%0.03%
Nov 202545%26.1%24.4%3%1.1%0.5%0%
Dec 202545.7%24.4%24.9%3.5%1%0.59%0%
Jan 202645.2%25.9%23.7%3.9%0.83%0.51%0.03%
Feb 202642.8%26.8%25.9%3%0.81%0.71%0.03%
Mar 202642.1%26.9%26.4%3.1%0.9%0.53%0.03%
Apr 202643.2%26.3%24.6%3.7%1.4%0.78%0%
May 202640.5%28%26.2%3.5%1%0.73%0%
Jun 202643.3%26.9%24.4%3.3%1.2%0.86%0.03%
Jul 202641.2%26.3%24.2%6.2%1.1%1%0.03%
Aug 202642.4%26.9%24.7%4.2%1.1%0.83%0%
Sep 202643%29.3%23%3.3%0.91%0.55%0%

  1. 1.Lenovo

    43%

    Held 1st. 13.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  2. 2.HP

    29.3%

    Held 2nd. 9K estimated branded searches, +7.1% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.

  3. 3.ASUS

    23%

    Held 3rd. 7.1K estimated branded searches, -7.9% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  4. 4.AOC

    3.3%

    Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  5. 5.LG

    0.91%

    Held 5th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  6. 6.BenQ

    0.55%

    Held 6th. 170 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  7. 7.Dell

    0%

    Held 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between LG and its closest rivals

Every comparison with LG

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LG in New Zealand rose from 7.8K to 9.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among external monitor brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.96% to 0.91%.

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

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, HP gained share of searches among external monitor brands in New Zealand, from 26.9% to 29.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Lenovo gained share of searches among external monitor brands in New Zealand, from 42.4% to 43%.

  3. In September 2026, ASUS lost share of searches among external monitor brands in New Zealand, from 24.7% to 23%.

  4. In September 2026, AOC lost share of searches among external monitor brands in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 3.3%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Dell in New Zealand fell 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 0 in September 2026.

How are LG’s branded searches counted?

18 search terms

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

  • lg curved monitor
  • lg dishwasher
  • lg dryer
  • lg dryer washer
  • lg fridge
  • lg fridge freezer
  • lg gaming monitor
  • lg monitor
  • lg oled monitor
  • lg oled tv
  • lg oven
  • lg tv
  • lg ultrafine monitor
  • lg ultragear
  • lg ultragear 27
  • lg ultragear monitor
  • lg ultrawide monitor
  • lg washing machine

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does LG compete?

LG is ranked in 38 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Home appliance brands8th of 114.9%Show ranking
Home cinema brands6th of 80.38%Show ranking
Fan coil brands6th of 80.39%Show ranking
Soundbar brands5th of 70.49%Show ranking
Cordless vacuum brands7th of 80.56%Show ranking
Soundbar with subwoofer brands6th of 60.58%Show ranking
TV brands4th of 810%Show ranking
Induction cooktop brands6th of 80.66%Show ranking
Convection oven brands5th of 60.68%Show ranking
Stick vacuum brands6th of 80.7%Show ranking
Gas cooktop brands7th of 90.83%Show ranking
Double wall oven brands6th of 80.85%Show ranking
Induction range brands5th of 50.9%Show ranking
External monitor brands5th of 70.91%Shown above
Washing machine brands6th of 61.3%Show ranking
Surround sound system brands5th of 80.93%Show ranking
Fridge brands7th of 82.9%Show ranking
Portable monitor brands4th of 60.94%Show ranking
Clothes dryer brands7th of 70.97%Show ranking
Induction oven brands6th of 70.98%Show ranking
Front load washer brands6th of 60.98%Show ranking
Induction stove brands5th of 61%Show ranking
Counter depth refrigerator brands4th of 51%Show ranking
Dishwasher brands7th of 71%Show ranking
Upright freezer brands7th of 81.1%Show ranking
Fridge freezer brands7th of 71.1%Show ranking
Washer and dryer brands4th of 51.1%Show ranking
Refrigerator double door brands5th of 61.2%Show ranking
Gas stove brands5th of 61.2%Show ranking
Computer monitor brands4th of 67.3%Show ranking
Freestanding gas range brands5th of 62.8%Show ranking
Clothes steamer brands5th of 53.1%Show ranking
Portable dishwasher brands3rd of 43.2%Show ranking
Bar fridge brands4th of 55.3%Show ranking
Mini fridge brands3rd of 47.7%Show ranking
Short throw projector brands4th of 57.8%Show ranking
Microwave oven brands5th of 610.4%Show ranking
Curved monitor brands2nd of 533.3%Show ranking
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