AOC vs Samsung:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Samsung had more branded searches than AOC among computer monitor brands in New Zealand. Samsung had about 2,090 branded searches, while AOC had 1,320. Samsung made up 16.3% of all computer monitor brand searches we track, and AOC accounted for 10.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about computer monitor brands, Samsung appeared in four of the five answers and AOC in two. Samsung was mentioned before AOC in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Samsung, about 58% more searches than AOC
Who does AI mention more?
Samsung, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, AOC in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Samsung, named ahead of AOC in 3 of 4 answers
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Top computer monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Samsung was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. AOC was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Samsung was listed before AOC in three out of 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.
ASUS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Samsung4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BenQ3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AOC2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which computer monitor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best computer monitor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best computer monitor brand in New Zealand for a desktop setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gaming monitor nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“4k monitor nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is AOC or Samsung more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AOC and Samsung by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six computer monitor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Samsung, AOC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ASUS | Samsung | AOC | LG | Dell | BenQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.1% | 16.2% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.6% | 15.1% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.7% | 17.1% | 10% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.3% | 14.7% | 11.2% | 8% | 6.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.2% | 13.7% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 7% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.3% | 12.9% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.5% | 15.9% | 9.9% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 58.8% | 14.7% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 57% | 14.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 13.9% | 14.8% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.1% | 15.9% | 11.5% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.9% | 16.3% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 1.4% |
How has the AOC and Samsung comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: AOC took it in July 2026, Samsung took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AOC’s share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand moved from 9.6% to 10.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand moved from 16.2% to 16.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand computer monitor brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, AOC lost share of searches among computer monitor brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 10.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AOC’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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