Meinl vs Zildjian:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zildjian had more branded searches than Meinl among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand. Zildjian had about 240 branded searches, while Meinl had 70. Zildjian made up 48% of all cymbal pack brand searches we track, and Meinl accounted for 14%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cymbal pack brands, Zildjian appeared in all five answers and Meinl in four. Meinl and Zildjian were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Zildjian, about 3 searches for every 1 for Meinl
Who does AI mention more?
Zildjian, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top cymbal pack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zildjian appeared in all five answers. Meinl was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Meinl and Zildjian were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cymbal pack brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cymbal pack brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cymbal pack brand in New Zealand for a drum kit setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cymbal pack”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“starter cymbal pack”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Meinl or Zildjian more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Meinl and Zildjian by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four cymbal pack brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Zildjian, Meinl. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zildjian | Sabian | Meinl | Paiste |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.8% | 27.1% | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 48% | 24% | 14% | 14% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | 24.2% | 13.6% | 13.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 49% | 18.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 25% | 14.6% | 10.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 17% | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.6% | 19.6% | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 19.2% | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.1% | 21.1% | 14% | 15.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.9% | 19.6% | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.4% | 18% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 24% | 14% | 14% |
How has the Meinl and Zildjian comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zildjian was ahead of Meinl in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meinl’s share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand moved from 16.7% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zildjian’s share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand moved from 43.8% to 48%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 240.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cymbal pack brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Meinl gained share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 13.1% to 14%.
In September 2026, Zildjian lost share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 57.4% to 48%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meinl’s and Zildjian’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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