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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 10.8% of all New Zealand short throw projector brand searches, placing Samsung third out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about short throw projector brands, Samsung did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Samsung is the third most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. EpsonShare of searches 47.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. HisenseShare of searches 28.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. SamsungShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. LGShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. BenQShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top short throw projector brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Samsung did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. BenQ1st
  2. Epson2nd
  3. Hisense3rd
  4. Samsung–
  5. LG–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • BenQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Epson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hisense3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • LG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about short throw projector brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which short throw projector brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1BenQ
    2. 2Epson
    3. 3Hisense

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best short throw projector brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1BenQ
    2. 2Epson
    3. 3Hisense

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best short throw projector brand in New Zealand for small rooms?”

    1. 1BenQ
    2. 2Epson
    3. 3Hisense

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “short throw projector nz”

    1. 1BenQ

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “gaming projector nz”

    1. 1BenQ

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 short throw projector brands compete with Samsung?

Samsung against short throw projector brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Epson, Hisense, Samsung, LG, BenQ. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEpsonHisenseSamsungLGBenQ
Oct 202542.2%35.5%10.3%7.4%4.5%
Nov 202537.4%38.8%11.3%8.5%4%
Dec 202536%40.9%11.8%7.1%4.2%
Jan 202641.4%38.8%9.2%6.6%4%
Feb 202645%31.5%9.8%7.3%6.4%
Mar 202642%35.6%10.3%7.7%4.5%
Apr 202637.7%39.4%9.2%8.7%5%
May 202640.4%36.8%8.8%8.2%5.8%
Jun 202638.2%39.1%7.6%8.8%6.2%
Jul 202639.6%36.9%8.8%7.4%7.2%
Aug 202648.8%25.4%11.6%8%6.3%
Sep 202647.8%28.9%10.8%7.8%4.7%

  1. 1.Epson

    47.8%

    Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, -14.9% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  2. 2.Hisense

    28.9%

    Held 2nd. 1K estimated branded searches, -0.95% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.

  3. 3.Samsung

    10.8%

    Held 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  4. 4.LG

    7.8%

    Held 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  5. 5.BenQ

    4.7%

    Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share -1.6 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 short throw projector brands in New Zealand peaked at 11.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 7.6% in June 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand short throw projector brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, Hisense gained share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand, from 25.4% to 28.9%.

  2. In September 2026, BenQ lost share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 4.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Epson lost share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand, from 48.8% to 47.8%.

  4. In September 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among short throw projector brands in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 10.8%.

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 brands6th of 81.2%Show ranking
Surround sound system brands4th of 81.3%Show ranking
Washing machine brands4th of 62.4%Show ranking
Fridge brands5th of 84.3%Show ranking
Induction oven brands5th of 71.3%Show ranking
Clothes dryer brands6th of 71.3%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 brands5th of 71.5%Show ranking
Slimline dishwasher brands5th of 61.6%Show ranking
Condenser tumble dryer brands4th of 51.6%Show ranking
Induction hob brands4th of 41.6%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%Show ranking
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%Shown above
Microwave oven brands4th of 612.7%Show ranking
Hard drive brands2nd of 336.1%Show ranking
Curved monitor brands1st of 546.4%Show ranking
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