LG vs Samsung:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Samsung had more branded searches than LG among microwave oven brands in New Zealand. Samsung had about 390 branded searches, while LG had 280. Samsung made up 14.6% of all microwave oven brand searches we track, and LG accounted for 10.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about microwave oven brands, LG appeared in three of the five answers and Samsung in two. LG was mentioned before Samsung in every answer that named either.
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Top microwave oven brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LG was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Samsung was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. LG was listed before Samsung in every answer that named either.
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.
Sharp5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Breville3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LG3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which microwave oven brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best microwave oven brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best microwave oven brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“microwave oven nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small microwave oven”
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 LG or Samsung more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LG and Samsung by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six microwave oven brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Samsung, LG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Breville | Sharp | Samsung | Bosch | LG | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.4% | 24.9% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 29% | 23.8% | 19.4% | 10.5% | 14.5% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.6% | 24.3% | 19.8% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.2% | 25.5% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 12.1% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.1% | 22.9% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 10% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.8% | 23.4% | 19% | 10.2% | 14.1% | 4.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.6% | 25.1% | 16.6% | 8.9% | 15.7% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 26.7% | 14.5% | 9.5% | 13.6% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.6% | 24.3% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 15.2% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.3% | 25.6% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 6% |
| Aug 2026 | 31% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 3.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.8% | 26.9% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 3.4% |
How has the LG and Samsung comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: LG took it in June 2026, Samsung took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among microwave oven brands in New Zealand moved from 11.8% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 280.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among microwave oven brands in New Zealand moved from 16.5% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand microwave oven brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Bosch overtook LG to rank 4th among microwave oven brands in New Zealand, with 11.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among microwave oven brands in New Zealand, from 16.9% to 14.6%.
In September 2026, LG lost share of searches among microwave oven brands in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 10.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LG’s and Samsung’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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