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How popular isSamsung?

In September 2026, people searched for Samsung by name about 14,100 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 2.8% of all New Zealand flash drive brand searches, placing Samsung second out of three brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flash drive brands, Samsung appeared in three of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the three.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Samsung is the second most searched of 3 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SanDiskShare of searches 96.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. SamsungShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. KingstonShare of searches 0.51%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top flash drive brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. SanDisk1st
  2. Kingston2nd
  3. Samsung3rd

Mentioned by AI

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

  • SanDisk4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Kingston4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Samsung3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about flash drive brands

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which flash drive brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1SanDisk
    2. 2Kingston
    3. 3Samsung

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best flash drive brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1SanDisk
    2. 2Samsung
    3. 3Kingston

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best flash drive brand in New Zealand for file storage?”

    1. 1SanDisk
    2. 2Samsung
    3. 3Kingston

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “usb stick nz”

    1. 1Kingston
    2. 2SanDisk

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “cheap flash drive”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which flash drive brands compete with Samsung?

Samsung against flash drive brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for SanDisk, Samsung. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSanDiskSamsungKingston
Oct 202595.2%4.1%0.63%
Nov 202594.6%4.8%0.6%
Dec 202595.1%4.1%0.77%
Jan 202696.2%3%0.7%
Feb 202696.1%3.2%0.79%
Mar 202695.4%3.9%0.7%
Apr 202696.3%3.2%0.5%
May 202697.4%2.2%0.41%
Jun 202696.9%2.5%0.61%
Jul 202696.1%3.2%0.66%
Aug 202695.7%3.8%0.55%
Sep 202696.7%2.8%0.51%

  1. 1.SanDisk

    96.7%

    Held 1st. 13.3K estimated branded searches, +9.4% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  2. 2.Samsung

    2.8%

    Held 2nd. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  3. 3.Kingston

    0.51%

    Held 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Samsung in New Zealand held steady at 14.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among flash drive brands in New Zealand decreased from 4.1% to 2.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among flash drive brands in New Zealand peaked at 4.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 2.2% in May 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand flash drive brands in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, SanDisk gained share of searches among flash drive brands in New Zealand, from 95.7% to 96.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among flash drive brands in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 2.8%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Kingston in New Zealand rose 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 60 to 70 in September 2026.

How are Samsung’s branded searches counted?

17 search terms

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

  • monitor samsung gaming
  • samsung 4k monitor
  • samsung bespoke jet
  • samsung curved monitor
  • samsung dishdrawer
  • samsung dishwasher
  • samsung dryer
  • samsung fridge
  • samsung fridge freezer
  • samsung monitor
  • samsung odyssey
  • samsung oled tv
  • samsung oven
  • samsung stick vacuum
  • samsung tv
  • samsung washer dryer
  • samsung washing machine

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Samsung?

Samsung is owned by Samsung. Brandwave also tracks Samsung Galaxy Ring, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Samsung Galaxy Watch and Samsung SSD, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.

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Where does Samsung compete?

Samsung is ranked in 40 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
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Induction hob brands4th of 41.6%Show ranking
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Refrigerator double door brands4th of 61.6%Show ranking
Smart scale brands5th of 71.7%Show ranking
Gas stove brands4th of 61.7%Show ranking
Laser printer brands4th of 52.5%Show ranking
Flash drive brands2nd of 32.8%Shown above
Computer monitor brands2nd of 616.3%Show ranking
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Clothes steamer brands4th of 54.4%Show ranking
Portable charger brands4th of 75.6%Show ranking
Deep freezer brands4th of 56.7%Show ranking
Portable projector brands4th of 58.9%Show ranking
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Microwave oven brands3rd of 614.6%Show ranking
Hard drive brands2nd of 336.1%Show ranking
Curved monitor brands1st of 546.4%Show ranking
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