Bernina vs Janome:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bernina had more branded searches than Janome among overlock machine brands in New Zealand. Bernina had about 900 branded searches, while Janome had 630. Bernina made up 45.5% of all overlock machine brand searches we track, and Janome accounted for 31.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about overlock machine brands, Janome appeared in four of the five answers and Bernina in three. Janome was mentioned before Bernina in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Bernina, about 43% more searches than Janome
Who does AI mention more?
Janome, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bernina in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Janome, named ahead of Bernina in 4 of 4 answers
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Top overlock machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Janome was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bernina was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Janome was listed before Bernina 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.
JUKI5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Brother5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Janome4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bernina3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Singer1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which overlock machine brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best overlock machine brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best overlock machine brand in New Zealand for home sewing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“overlocker nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“serger machine”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bernina or Janome more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bernina and Janome by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five overlock machine brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bernina, Janome. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bernina | Janome | Singer | JUKI | Brother |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.9% | 34.6% | 15.1% | 2.8% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.5% | 34.8% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 0.51% |
| Dec 2025 | 48% | 36.6% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.3% | 34.5% | 15.5% | 2.3% | 0.45% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.5% | 36% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.3% | 32% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.8% | 33.5% | 15.8% | 3.4% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 35.8% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.3% | 34.1% | 17.2% | 3% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 43% | 34.1% | 20.1% | 2.3% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 43% | 38.3% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.5% | 31.8% | 19.7% | 2.5% | 0.51% |
How has the Bernina and Janome comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bernina was ahead of Janome in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bernina’s share of searches among overlock machine brands in New Zealand moved from 46.9% to 45.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 840 to 900.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Janome’s share of searches among overlock machine brands in New Zealand moved from 34.6% to 31.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 620 to 630.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand overlock machine brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bernina gained share of searches among overlock machine brands in New Zealand, from 43% to 45.5%.
In September 2026, Janome lost share of searches among overlock machine brands in New Zealand, from 38.3% to 31.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bernina’s and Janome’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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