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LG vs Midea:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, LG had more branded searches than Midea among mini fridge brands in New Zealand. LG had about 280 branded searches, while Midea had 230. LG made up 7.7% of all mini fridge brand searches we track, and Midea accounted for 6.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mini fridge brands, Midea appeared in two of the four answers and LG in none.

Among mini fridge brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

LG, about 22% more searches than Midea

LG 280 searchesMidea 230 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Midea, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, LG in 0

Midea in 2 of 4LG in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Midea, the only one of the two named

Midea first in 2LG never named

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Top mini fridge brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Midea was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. LG did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Hisense1st
  2. Midea1st
  3. Haier3rd
  4. LG–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Haier4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Hisense3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Midea2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • LG0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which mini fridge brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Midea
    2. 2Hisense
    3. 3Haier
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best mini fridge brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Midea
    2. 2Haier
    3. 3Hisense
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best mini fridge brand in New Zealand for a small room?”

    1. 1Hisense
    2. 2Haier
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “small fridge nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “mini bar fridge nz”

    1. 1Haier

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 Midea more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for LG and Midea by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four mini fridge brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

LG and Midea among mini fridge brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for LG, Midea. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHaierHisenseLGMidea
Oct 202558.2%29.5%6.2%6.2%
Nov 202553.8%32.3%7%6.8%
Dec 202550.4%36.5%6.3%6.8%
Jan 202655.6%32.7%5.5%6.1%
Feb 202657.6%26.6%6.2%9.6%
Mar 202650.2%31.1%6.7%12%
Apr 202653.8%33.3%7.4%5.6%
May 202658.6%29.3%6.6%5.5%
Jun 202654.8%33.3%7.5%4.5%
Jul 202653.9%32.6%6.6%7%
Aug 202660.9%24.7%7.8%6.6%
Sep 202657.3%28.7%7.7%6.3%

How has the LG and Midea comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Midea took it in December 2025, LG took it in April 2026, Midea took it in July 2026, LG took it in August 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among mini fridge brands in New Zealand moved from 6.2% to 7.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 280.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Midea’s share of searches among mini fridge brands in New Zealand moved from 6.2% to 6.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 280 to 230.

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

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Midea in New Zealand fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 280 to 230 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LG’s and Midea’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.

LG

2 branded search terms

  • lg ultragear
  • lg ultragear 27

Midea

2 branded search terms

  • midea bar fridge
  • midea mini fridge

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