Samsung vs Yamaha:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Samsung had more branded searches than Yamaha among soundbar brands in New Zealand. Samsung had about 390 branded searches, while Yamaha had 50. Samsung made up 0.68% of all soundbar brand searches we track, and Yamaha accounted for 0.09%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soundbar brands, Samsung appeared in all five answers and Yamaha in two. Samsung was mentioned before Yamaha in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Samsung, about 8 searches for every 1 for Yamaha
Who does AI mention more?
Samsung, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Samsung, named ahead of Yamaha in every answer
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Top soundbar brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Samsung appeared in all five answers. Yamaha 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 Yamaha in every answer.
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.
JBL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Samsung5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sonos4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LG4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bose3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yamaha2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which soundbar brand should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best soundbar brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best soundbar brand in New Zealand for better tv sound?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“soundbar for tv”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“soundbar nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Samsung or Yamaha more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Samsung and Yamaha by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven soundbar brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Samsung, Yamaha. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JBL | Bose | Sonos | Samsung | LG | Panasonic | Yamaha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.1% | 24% | 10% | 0.79% | 0.56% | 0.42% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.6% | 22.6% | 11.2% | 0.68% | 0.51% | 0.37% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.4% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 0.53% | 0.32% | 0.36% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.8% | 20.1% | 10.2% | 0.76% | 0.55% | 0.51% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.8% | 20.9% | 10.4% | 0.82% | 0.61% | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.2% | 21.7% | 12.2% | 0.91% | 0.68% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.2% | 19.7% | 11.2% | 0.79% | 0.75% | 0.35% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 65.2% | 22% | 11% | 0.65% | 0.61% | 0.43% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.3% | 22.5% | 10.4% | 0.64% | 0.74% | 0.34% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 66% | 21.6% | 10.5% | 0.78% | 0.66% | 0.42% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.8% | 21.8% | 10.7% | 0.88% | 0.6% | 0.26% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.5% | 19.6% | 10.4% | 0.68% | 0.49% | 0.24% | 0.09% |
How has the Samsung and Yamaha comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Samsung was ahead of Yamaha in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among soundbar brands in New Zealand moved from 0.79% to 0.68%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha’s share of searches among soundbar brands in New Zealand moved from 0.14% to 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand soundbar brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Yamaha in New Zealand fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 50 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Samsung’s and Yamaha’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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