Braun vs Omron:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Omron had more branded searches than Braun among ear thermometer brands in New Zealand. Omron had about 590 branded searches, while Braun had 260. Omron made up 53.6% of all ear thermometer brand searches we track, and Braun accounted for 23.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ear thermometer brands, Braun appeared in all five answers and Omron in three. Braun was mentioned before Omron in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Omron, about 2 searches for every 1 for Braun
Who does AI mention more?
Braun, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Braun, named ahead of Omron in every answer
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Top ear thermometer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Braun appeared in all five answers. Omron was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Braun was listed before Omron in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
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Mentioned by AI
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ear thermometer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ear thermometer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ear thermometer brand in New Zealand for a baby?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ear thermometer nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital ear thermometer”
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.
Is Braun or Omron more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Braun and Omron by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three ear thermometer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Omron, Braun. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Omron | Braun | Beurer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.8% | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.8% | 16.3% | 27.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.5% | 10.6% | 32.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.1% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 60% | 11.3% | 28.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.8% | 11.7% | 25.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.8% | 9.9% | 25.3% |
| May 2026 | 60.8% | 14.4% | 24.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.6% | 13.3% | 18.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.5% | 14.5% | 23.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.7% | 23.9% | 22.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.6% | 23.6% | 22.7% |
How has the Braun and Omron comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Omron was ahead of Braun in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Braun’s share of searches among ear thermometer brands in New Zealand moved from 17.5% to 23.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Omron’s share of searches among ear thermometer brands in New Zealand moved from 60.8% to 53.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 590.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand ear thermometer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
Omron’s share of searches among ear thermometer brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 68.6% to 53.6% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Braun in New Zealand rose 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 260 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Braun’s and Omron’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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