Garmin vs Samsung:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Garmin and Samsung were level in searches among smart scale brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 400 versus 390 branded searches, at 1.7% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about smart scale brands, Garmin appeared in four of the five answers and Samsung in none.
Who do people search for more?
Garmin and Samsung are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Garmin, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Samsung in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Garmin, the only one of the two named
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Top smart scale brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Samsung did not appear in any of the five 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.
Withings5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Garmin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Eufy3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Renpho3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fitbit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amazfit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Samsung0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which smart scale brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smart scale brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best smart scale brand in New Zealand for body weight tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“body fat scale nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital bathroom scales nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Garmin or Samsung more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin and Samsung by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven smart scale brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Garmin, Samsung. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fitbit | Eufy | Amazfit | Garmin | Samsung | Withings | Renpho |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.7% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2% | 2% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.5% | 31.6% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2% | 2% | 0.46% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.1% | 30.8% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2% | 2% | 0.87% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.9% | 27% | 7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.72% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.1% | 30.3% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.57% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.3% | 34.6% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.5% | 32.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2% | 2% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 59.6% | 29% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.77% |
| Jun 2026 | 60% | 28.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.51% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.5% | 31.6% | 6.3% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.69% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.9% | 27.7% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.1% | 30.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
How has the Garmin and Samsung comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Garmin took it in January 2026, Samsung took it in March 2026, Garmin took it in May 2026, Samsung took it in August 2026, Garmin took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s share of searches among smart scale brands in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 350 to 400.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among smart scale brands in New Zealand moved from 2% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand smart scale brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among smart scale brands in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 1.7%.
In September 2026, Garmin rose from 5th to 4th among smart scale brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin’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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