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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 0.68% of all New Zealand soundbar brand searches, placing Samsung fourth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soundbar brands, Samsung appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Samsung is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. JBLShare of searches 68.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. BoseShare of searches 19.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  3. SonosShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. SamsungShare of searches 0.68%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. LGShare of searches 0.49%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top soundbar brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Samsung appeared in all five answers. Samsung is the most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Samsung1st
  2. Sonos2nd
  3. JBL3rd
  4. LG4th
  5. Bose5th
  6. Yamaha6th
  7. Panasonic7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • JBL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Sonos4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • LG4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bose3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Yamaha2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Panasonic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about soundbar brands

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which soundbar brands compete with Samsung?

Samsung against soundbar brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJBLBoseSonosSamsungLGPanasonicYamaha
Oct 202564.1%24%10%0.79%0.56%0.42%0.14%
Nov 202564.6%22.6%11.2%0.68%0.51%0.37%0.07%
Dec 202572.4%17.8%8.5%0.53%0.32%0.36%0.06%
Jan 202667.8%20.1%10.2%0.76%0.55%0.51%0.1%
Feb 202666.8%20.9%10.4%0.82%0.61%0.36%0.08%
Mar 202664.2%21.7%12.2%0.91%0.68%0.26%0.05%
Apr 202667.2%19.7%11.2%0.79%0.75%0.35%0.06%
May 202665.2%22%11%0.65%0.61%0.43%0.08%
Jun 202665.3%22.5%10.4%0.64%0.74%0.34%0.06%
Jul 202666%21.6%10.5%0.78%0.66%0.42%0.08%
Aug 202665.8%21.8%10.7%0.88%0.6%0.26%0.07%
Sep 202668.5%19.6%10.4%0.68%0.49%0.24%0.09%

  1. 1.JBL

    68.5%

    Held 1st. 39.3K estimated branded searches, +9.5% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.

  2. 2.Bose

    19.6%

    Held 2nd. 11.2K estimated branded searches, -5.3% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.

  3. 3.Sonos

    10.4%

    Held 3rd. 6K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  4. 4.Samsung

    0.68%

    Held 4th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  5. 5.LG

    0.49%

    Held 5th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  6. 6.Panasonic

    0.24%

    Held 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Yamaha

    0.09%

    Held 7th. 50 estimated branded searches, +25% 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?

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 soundbar brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.79% to 0.68%.

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

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, JBL gained share of searches among soundbar brands in New Zealand, from 65.8% to 68.5%.

  2. In September 2026, Bose lost share of searches among soundbar brands in New Zealand, from 21.8% to 19.6%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Sonos in New Zealand rose 20.4% over 12 measured months, from 5K to 6K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Panasonic in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 140 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Yamaha in New Zealand fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 50 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.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Bluetooth headphones brands8th of 80.24%Show ranking
Bluetooth earbuds brands6th of 60.26%Show ranking
Earphones brands5th of 60.26%Show ranking
Home appliance brands5th of 117.8%Show ranking
Home cinema brands5th of 80.52%Show ranking
Soundbar brands4th of 70.68%Shown above
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%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%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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