How popular isRega?
In September 2026, people searched for Rega by name about 140 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.5% of all New Zealand turntable brand searches, placing Rega fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about turntable brands, Rega appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Rega is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Pro-JectShare of searches 37.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Audio-TechnicaShare of searches 37.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- TechnicsShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SonyShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
RegaShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top turntable brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rega appeared in all five answers. Rega 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.
Audio-Technica1st
Pro-Ject2nd
Rega3rd- Technics4th
Sony5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Pro-Ject5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Audio-Technica5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rega5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Technics3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sony3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which turntable brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best turntable brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best turntable brand in New Zealand for vinyl records?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“record player nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“turntable nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which turntable brands compete with Rega?
Share of searches by month for Pro-Ject, Audio-Technica, Technics, Sony, Rega. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pro-Ject | Audio-Technica | Technics | Sony | Rega |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.3% | 34.5% | 18.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.4% | 34.7% | 16.9% | 9.2% | 3.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.9% | 43.1% | 15.4% | 10.2% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.6% | 38.6% | 18.8% | 6.8% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.4% | 34.6% | 18.4% | 6.5% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.6% | 30.6% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.6% | 34.8% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 43.6% | 32.8% | 14.2% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.6% | 38.5% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.9% | 36.5% | 14.5% | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.3% | 34.5% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.9% | 37.2% | 14.8% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.9% | 1.5K | -18.8% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 37.2% | 1.5K | -6.9% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.8% | 590 | -18.1% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.5% | 260 | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.5% | 140 | -22.2% | -0.4 points |
1.
Pro-Ject37.9%
Held 1st. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
37.2%
Held 2nd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -6.9% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
3.Technics
14.8%
Held 3rd. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.
Sony6.5%
Held 4th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
5.
Rega3.5%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Compare popularity between Rega and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Rega
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Rega changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Rega in New Zealand held steady at 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rega’s share of searches among turntable brands in New Zealand held steady, from 3.6% to 3.5%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand turntable brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Audio-Technica gained share of searches among turntable brands in New Zealand, from 34.5% to 37.2%.

In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among turntable brands in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 6.5%.

In September 2026, Pro-Ject lost share of searches among turntable brands in New Zealand, from 40.3% to 37.9%.
In September 2026, Technics lost share of searches among turntable brands in New Zealand, from 15.6% to 14.8%.

Rega’s share of searches among turntable brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.4% to 3.5% in September 2026.
How are Rega’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rega’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.
- rega
- rega turntable
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