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 1.8% of all New Zealand home appliance brand searches, placing Mitsubishi Electric 11th out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home appliance brands, Mitsubishi Electric appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the 11.
Mitsubishi Electric is the 11th most searched of 11 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
Fisher & PaykelShare of searches 26.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SmegShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HaierShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
BoschShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Mitsubishi ElectricShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top home appliance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mitsubishi Electric was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mitsubishi Electric is the sixth most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bosch1st
Fisher & Paykel2nd
LG3rd
Miele4th
Haier5th
Mitsubishi Electric6th
Westinghouse7th
Beko8th
Samsung9th
Smeg–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bosch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fisher & Paykel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Miele4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LG4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Haier3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mitsubishi Electric2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Westinghouse1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Beko1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Smeg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about home appliance brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which home appliance brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best home appliance brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best home appliance brand in New Zealand for everyday family cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best home appliance brand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best fridge brand 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 home appliance brands compete with Mitsubishi Electric?
Share of searches by month for Fisher & Paykel, Smeg, Haier, Bosch, Samsung, Westinghouse, Miele, LG, Electrolux, Beko, Mitsubishi Electric. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fisher & Paykel | Smeg | Haier | Bosch | Samsung | Westinghouse | Miele | LG | Electrolux | Beko | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.6% | 8.5% | 15.4% | 10.5% | 9% | 6.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 31% | 8% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.1% | 8.5% | 15.6% | 10% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.2% | 7.5% | 16% | 10.2% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.3% | 6.8% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.6% | 6.3% | 12.9% | 9.4% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.8% | 7% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 7.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 6.5% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 8.2% | 5.9% | 7% | 7% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.8% | 7.3% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 8.5% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.2% | 13.8% | 12.8% | 10% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.5% | 17.3% | 12.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.4% | 14.5% | 14.1% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 26.4% | 20.1K | -18.8% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.5% | 11K | -29.4% | -2.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.1% | 10.7K | -6.4% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.3% | 7.8K | -0.88% | +1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.8% | 6K | -18.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 6.5% | 4.9K | -2.6% | +0.9 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 6% | 4.5K | +1.6% | +1 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 6th to 8th | 4.9% | 3.7K | -32.7% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 4.5% | 3.5K | -1.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 3.4% | 2.6K | -3% | +0.4 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.8% | 1.4K | -24% | -0.2 points |
26.4%
Held 1st. 20.1K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
2.
Smeg14.5%
Held 2nd. 11K estimated branded searches, -29.4% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
3.
Haier14.1%
Held 3rd. 10.7K estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
4.
Bosch10.3%
Held 4th. 7.8K estimated branded searches, -0.88% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
5.
Samsung7.8%
Held 5th. 6K estimated branded searches, -18.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.5%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 4.9K estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
7.
Miele6%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 4.5K estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
8.
LG4.9%
Moved from 6th to 8th. 3.7K estimated branded searches, -32.7% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.5%
Held 9th. 3.5K estimated branded searches, -1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
10.
Beko3.4%
Held 10th. 2.6K estimated branded searches, -3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.8%
Held 11th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -24% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Mitsubishi Electric and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Mitsubishi Electric
27 comparisons
- Beko vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Bosch vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Daikin vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Electrolux vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Fisher & Paykel vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Haier vs Mitsubishi Electric
- LG vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Midea vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Miele vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Mitsubishi Electric vs Samsung
- Mitsubishi Electric vs Smeg
- Mitsubishi Electric vs Westinghouse
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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 home appliance brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.7% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand home appliance brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Westinghouse overtook LG to rank 6th among home appliance brands in New Zealand, with 6.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Miele overtook LG to rank 7th among home appliance brands in New Zealand, with 6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Bosch gained share of searches among home appliance brands in New Zealand, from 8.8% to 10.3%.

In September 2026, Haier gained share of searches among home appliance brands in New Zealand, from 12.7% to 14.1%.

In September 2026, Electrolux gained share of searches among home appliance brands in New Zealand, from 3.9% to 4.5%.

In September 2026, Smeg lost share of searches among home appliance brands in New Zealand, from 17.3% to 14.5%.
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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Where does Mitsubishi Electric compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home appliance brands | 11th of 11 | 1.8% | Shown above |
| Fridge brands | 6th of 8 | 3.4% | Show ranking |
| Upright freezer brands | 5th of 8 | 2.8% | Show ranking |
| Fridge freezer brands | 4th of 7 | 3.9% | Show ranking |
| Refrigerator double door brands | 3rd of 6 | 3% | Show ranking |
| Heater and dehumidifier brands | 5th of 5 | 0.32% | Show ranking |
| Heat pump brands | 4th of 8 | 9.9% | Show ranking |
| Smart thermostat brands | 3rd of 6 | 14.3% | Show ranking |
| Passenger lift brands | 1st of 4 | 78.3% | Show ranking |

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