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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 11.5% of all New Zealand TV brand searches, placing Samsung third out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about TV brands, Samsung appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Samsung is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SonyShare of searches 43.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. PhilipsShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. SamsungShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. LGShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. TCLShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top TV 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 eight.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Samsung1st
  2. LG2nd
  3. Sony3rd
  4. TCL4th
  5. Hisense5th
  6. Philips–
  7. Veon–
  8. Panasonic–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Sony5 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
  • LG5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • TCL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Hisense4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Philips0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Veon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Panasonic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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

Which TV brands compete with Samsung?

Samsung against TV brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Sony, Philips, Samsung, LG, TCL, Veon, Hisense, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSonyPhilipsSamsungLGTCLVeonHisensePanasonic
Oct 202544.5%13.3%11.1%6.7%7.2%5%7%5.2%
Nov 202547.9%12.5%11.2%5.9%7.9%4.1%6.4%4.2%
Dec 202544.5%13.1%10.9%5.7%7.6%5.1%7%6.1%
Jan 202640.2%14.7%10.6%6.4%9.4%4.8%8.1%5.9%
Feb 202642.6%14.7%10.3%7.3%8.2%4.9%6.2%5.9%
Mar 202643.3%13%11.6%6.8%8.4%4.4%7.3%5.2%
Apr 202640.2%15.4%10.7%7.2%8.6%4.8%8.3%4.9%
May 202640.1%15.5%12.3%8.3%8%4.4%6.8%4.5%
Jun 202638.2%15.3%14%8.4%7.5%4.2%7.9%4.4%
Jul 202640.1%14.3%13.8%9.1%7.1%4.3%7.4%3.8%
Aug 202640%15.9%12.6%7%7.7%6%6.6%4.2%
Sep 202643.1%13.1%11.5%10%7.8%5.5%5.4%3.6%

  1. 1.Sony

    43.1%

    Held 1st. 18.9K estimated branded searches, +16.5% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.

  2. 2.Philips

    13.1%

    Held 2nd. 5.7K estimated branded searches, -10.9% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.

  3. 3.Samsung

    11.5%

    Held 3rd. 5K estimated branded searches, -0.79% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  4. 4.LG

    10%

    Moved from 5th to 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +54.6% vs prior month. Share +3 points.

  5. 5.TCL

    7.8%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 3.4K estimated branded searches, +9.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Veon

    5.5%

    Moved from 7th to 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  7. 7.Hisense

    5.4%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

  8. 8.Panasonic

    3.6%

    Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -8.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 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 TV brands in New Zealand peaked at 14% in June 2026 and was lowest at 10.3% in February 2026.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, LG overtook TCL to rank 4th among TV brands in New Zealand, with 10% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 40% to 43.1%.

  3. In September 2026, Philips lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 15.9% to 13.1%.

  4. In September 2026, Hisense lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 6.6% to 5.4%.

  5. In September 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 12.6% to 11.5%.

  6. In September 2026, Panasonic lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 3.6%.

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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Stick vacuum brands5th of 81.3%Show ranking
Sleep tracker brands4th of 41.1%Show ranking
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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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