Paiste vs Sabian:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sabian had more branded searches than Paiste among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand. Sabian had about 120 branded searches, while Paiste had 70. Sabian made up 24% of all cymbal pack brand searches we track, and Paiste accounted for 14%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cymbal pack brands, Sabian appeared in all five answers and Paiste in one. Sabian was mentioned before Paiste in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sabian, about 71% more searches than Paiste
Who does AI mention more?
Sabian, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Sabian, named ahead of Paiste in every answer
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Top cymbal pack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sabian appeared in all five answers. Paiste was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sabian was listed before Paiste in every answer.
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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 Paiste or Sabian more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Paiste and Sabian 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 Sabian, Paiste. 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 Paiste and Sabian comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sabian was ahead of Paiste in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Paiste’s share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand moved from 12.5% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sabian’s share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand moved from 27.1% to 24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 130 to 120.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cymbal pack brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sabian gained share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 18% to 24%.
In September 2026, Paiste gained share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 14%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Paiste’s and Sabian’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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