How popular isMarshall?
In September 2026, people searched for Marshall by name about 3,260 times in New Zealand, an 18.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.05% of all New Zealand earphones brand searches, placing Marshall sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about earphones brands, Marshall did not appear in any of the answers.
Marshall is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Apple AirPodsShare of searches 55.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
JBLShare of searches 25.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SonyShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BoseShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MarshallShare of searches 0.05%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top earphones brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Marshall 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Sony5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Apple AirPods4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
JBL3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bose3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Marshall0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about earphones brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which earphones brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best earphones brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best earphones brand in New Zealand for everyday listening?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“earphones nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wireless earphones 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 earphones brands compete with Marshall?
Share of searches by month for Apple AirPods, JBL, Sony, Bose, Marshall. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Apple AirPods | JBL | Sony | Bose | Samsung | Marshall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.4% | 23.9% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 0.29% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.1% | 25.4% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 0.27% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.4% | 33.3% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.4% | 27.6% | 11.4% | 8.2% | 0.31% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.1% | 23.1% | 11.3% | 7.2% | 0.28% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.3% | 22.2% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 0.32% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.7% | 26.6% | 11.5% | 7.8% | 0.31% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 56.4% | 23.9% | 11.4% | 8.1% | 0.24% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.5% | 24% | 11% | 8.2% | 0.23% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.8% | 24.4% | 11.5% | 8% | 0.29% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.4% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 0.33% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.1% | 25.9% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.1% | 83.7K | -0.92% | -2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.9% | 39.3K | +9.5% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.3% | 17.1K | +18.8% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.4% | 11.2K | -5.3% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.26% | 390 | -18.8% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.05% | 70 | +75% | 0 points |
55.1%
Held 1st. 83.7K estimated branded searches, -0.92% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
2.
JBL25.9%
Held 2nd. 39.3K estimated branded searches, +9.5% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
3.
Sony11.3%
Held 3rd. 17.1K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
4.
Bose7.4%
Held 4th. 11.2K estimated branded searches, -5.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.
Samsung0.26%
Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Marshall0.05%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, +75% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Marshall and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Marshall
23 comparisons
- Marshall vs Sonos
- Marshall vs Ultimate Ears
- Edifier vs Marshall
- Apple AirPods vs Marshall
- Beats vs Marshall
- Bose vs Marshall
- Jabra vs Marshall
- JBL vs Marshall
- Marshall vs Sennheiser
- Marshall vs Skullcandy
- Marshall vs Sony
- Marshall vs Soundcore
- Bang & Olufsen vs Marshall
- Bowers & Wilkins vs Marshall
- KEF vs Marshall
- Boss vs Marshall
- Fender vs Marshall
- Marshall vs Yamaha
- Blackstar vs Marshall
- Marshall vs Orange
- Marshall vs Vox
- Marshall vs Q Acoustics
- DALI vs Marshall
How has branded search demand for Marshall changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Marshall in New Zealand rose from 2.8K to 3.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Marshall’s share of searches among earphones brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.03% to 0.05%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand earphones brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, JBL gained share of searches among earphones brands in New Zealand, from 24.4% to 25.9%.

In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among earphones brands in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 11.3%.

In September 2026, Apple AirPods lost share of searches among earphones brands in New Zealand, from 57.4% to 55.1%.

In September 2026, Bose lost share of searches among earphones brands in New Zealand, from 8.1% to 7.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Marshall in New Zealand rose 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 70 in September 2026.
How are Marshall’s branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Marshall’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.
- marshall acton speaker
- marshall amp
- marshall bluetooth speaker
- marshall bt speaker
- marshall earbuds
- marshall earphones
- marshall guitar amp
- marshall headphones
- marshall kilburn speaker
- marshall soundbar
- marshall speaker
- marshall stanmore speaker
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Where does Marshall compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphone brands | 10th of 10 | 0.42% | Show ranking |
| Earphones brands | 6th of 6 | 0.05% | Shown above |
| Speaker brands | 6th of 12 | 2.2% | Show ranking |
| Bluetooth speaker brands | 8th of 8 | 0.26% | Show ranking |
| Guitar amp brands | 3rd of 7 | 6.6% | Show ranking |

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