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How popular isMitsubishi Electric?

In September 2026, people searched for Mitsubishi Electric by name about 2,410 times in New Zealand, an 8.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.9% of all New Zealand fridge freezer brand searches, placing Mitsubishi Electric fourth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fridge freezer brands, Mitsubishi Electric appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Mitsubishi Electric is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Fisher & PaykelShare of searches 78.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. HaierShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. HisenseShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. Mitsubishi ElectricShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. BekoShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th

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Top fridge freezer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. LG1st
  2. Fisher & Paykel2nd
  3. Haier3rd
  4. Mitsubishi Electric4th
  5. Bosch5th
  6. Beko6th
  7. Hisense–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Fisher & Paykel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • LG5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Haier4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mitsubishi Electric3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Beko3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Hisense0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 fridge freezer brands compete with Mitsubishi Electric?

Mitsubishi Electric against fridge freezer brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Fisher & Paykel, Haier, Hisense, Mitsubishi Electric. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFisher & PaykelHaierHisenseMitsubishi ElectricBekoBoschLG
Oct 202575.6%11.1%4.9%3.6%2.3%1.4%1%
Nov 202576.9%10%5.1%4%1.6%1.2%1.1%
Dec 202574.2%10.3%6.1%4.8%2.1%1.4%1.1%
Jan 202673.5%12.1%6%3.7%2.3%1.4%1%
Feb 202677.8%10.2%4%3.9%2%1.2%0.93%
Mar 202680.1%9%4.4%2.8%1.7%1%0.94%
Apr 202674.5%11.5%6%3.6%1.9%1.2%1.3%
May 202677.7%9.9%4.3%3.2%2.1%1.9%0.96%
Jun 202676.2%10.1%5.1%4.1%2.1%1.2%1.2%
Jul 202679.3%9.2%4.7%2.9%1.9%1.1%0.94%
Aug 202679.9%9.7%3.4%3.2%1.7%1%1.1%
Sep 202678.3%9.8%4%3.9%1.7%1.2%1.1%

  1. 1.Fisher & Paykel

    78.3%

    Held 1st. 20.1K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  2. 2.Haier

    9.8%

    Held 2nd. 2.5K estimated branded searches, -16.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  3. 3.Hisense

    4%

    Held 3rd. 1K estimated branded searches, -0.95% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  4. 4.Mitsubishi Electric

    3.9%

    Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  5. 5.Beko

    1.7%

    Held 5th. 430 estimated branded searches, -17.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Bosch

    1.2%

    Moved from 7th to 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  7. 7.LG

    1.1%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mitsubishi Electric in New Zealand rose from 2.2K to 2.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric’s share of searches among fridge freezer brands in New Zealand peaked at 4.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 2.8% in March 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand fridge freezer brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric gained share of searches among fridge freezer brands in New Zealand, from 3.2% to 3.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Hisense gained share of searches among fridge freezer brands in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 4%.

  3. In September 2026, Fisher & Paykel lost share of searches among fridge freezer brands in New Zealand, from 79.9% to 78.3%.

  4. In September 2026, Bosch rose from 7th to 6th among fridge freezer brands in New Zealand.

  5. In September 2026, LG fell from 6th to 7th among fridge freezer brands in New Zealand.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Beko in New Zealand fell 32.8% over 12 measured months, from 640 to 430 in September 2026.

How are Mitsubishi Electric’s branded searches counted?

9 search terms

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

  • mitsubishi electric
  • mitsubishi electric ac
  • mitsubishi electric dehumidifier
  • mitsubishi electric fan
  • mitsubishi electric fridge
  • mitsubishi electric hvac
  • mitsubishi electric lossnay
  • mitsubishi electric vehicle
  • mitsubishielectric

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Mitsubishi Electric compete?

Mitsubishi Electric is ranked in nine 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 brands11th of 111.8%Show ranking
Fridge brands6th of 83.4%Show ranking
Upright freezer brands5th of 82.8%Show ranking
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Refrigerator double door brands3rd of 63%Show ranking
Heater and dehumidifier brands5th of 50.32%Show ranking
Heat pump brands4th of 89.9%Show ranking
Smart thermostat brands3rd of 614.3%Show ranking
Passenger lift brands1st of 478.3%Show ranking
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