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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 16.3% of all New Zealand computer monitor brand searches, placing Samsung second out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about computer monitor brands, Samsung appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Samsung is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. ASUSShare of searches 57.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. SamsungShare of searches 16.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. AOCShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. LGShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. DellShare of searches 6.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top computer monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Samsung was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Samsung is the fourth most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Dell1st
  2. ASUS2nd
  3. LG3rd
  4. Samsung4th
  5. BenQ5th
  6. AOC6th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • ASUS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Dell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • BenQ3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AOC2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about computer monitor brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which computer monitor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Dell
    2. 2LG
    3. 3ASUS
    4. 4AOC

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best computer monitor brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Dell
    2. 2ASUS
    3. 3LG
    4. 4Samsung
    5. 5BenQ
    6. 6AOC

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best computer monitor brand in New Zealand for a desktop setup?”

    1. 1Dell
    2. 2ASUS
    3. 3LG
    4. 4BenQ
    5. 5Samsung

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “gaming monitor nz”

    1. 1Samsung
    2. 2ASUS

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “4k monitor nz”

    1. 1Dell
    2. 2LG
    3. 3BenQ
    4. 4Samsung

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

Which computer monitor brands compete with Samsung?

Samsung against computer monitor brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for ASUS, Samsung, AOC, LG, Dell. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthASUSSamsungAOCLGDellBenQ
Oct 202557.1%16.2%9.6%8.2%7.4%1.5%
Nov 202559.6%15.1%8.8%8.9%6.3%1.3%
Dec 202557.7%17.1%10%8.1%5.8%1.4%
Jan 202658.3%14.7%11.2%8%6.6%1.3%
Feb 202661.2%13.7%8.8%7.6%7%1.7%
Mar 202661.3%12.9%9.2%7.9%7.4%1.3%
Apr 202655.5%15.9%9.9%8.4%8.6%1.8%
May 202658.8%14.7%9.5%8.2%7.3%1.7%
Jun 202657%14.8%9.6%9.4%7.1%2%
Jul 202652.9%13.9%14.8%9.5%6.6%2.2%
Aug 202655.1%15.9%11.5%8.2%7.5%1.8%
Sep 202657.9%16.3%10.3%7.3%6.8%1.4%

  1. 1.ASUS

    57.9%

    Held 1st. 7.4K estimated branded searches, -8.8% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.

  2. 2.Samsung

    16.3%

    Held 2nd. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  3. 3.AOC

    10.3%

    Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -22.8% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  4. 4.LG

    7.3%

    Held 4th. 940 estimated branded searches, -23% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  5. 5.Dell

    6.8%

    Held 5th. 870 estimated branded searches, -21.6% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  6. 6.BenQ

    1.4%

    Held 6th. 180 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

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

2 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 computer monitor brands in New Zealand peaked at 17.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 12.9% in March 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand computer monitor brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, ASUS gained share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 55.1% to 57.9%.

  2. In September 2026, AOC lost share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 10.3%.

  3. In September 2026, LG lost share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 7.3%.

  4. In September 2026, Dell lost share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 7.5% to 6.8%.

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.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
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Home cinema brands5th of 80.52%Show ranking
Soundbar brands4th of 70.68%Show ranking
Cordless vacuum brands6th of 80.79%Show ranking
Soundbar with subwoofer brands5th of 60.81%Show ranking
TV brands3rd of 811.5%Show ranking
Stick vacuum brands5th of 81.3%Show ranking
Sleep tracker brands4th of 41.1%Show ranking
Gas cooktop brands6th of 91.2%Show ranking
Double wall oven brands5th of 81.2%Show ranking
Washing machine brands4th of 62.3%Show ranking
Surround sound system brands4th of 81.3%Show ranking
Fridge brands5th of 84.3%Show ranking
Clothes dryer brands6th of 71.4%Show ranking
Induction oven brands5th of 71.4%Show ranking
Front load washer brands5th of 61.4%Show ranking
Induction stove brands4th of 61.4%Show ranking
Counter depth refrigerator brands3rd of 51.4%Show ranking
Dishwasher brands6th of 71.5%Show ranking
Slimline dishwasher brands5th of 61.6%Show ranking
Induction hob brands4th of 41.6%Show ranking
Condenser tumble dryer brands4th of 51.6%Show ranking
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%Show ranking
Computer monitor brands2nd of 616.3%Shown above
Freestanding gas range brands4th of 64%Show ranking
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
Short throw projector brands3rd of 510.8%Show ranking
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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