Samsung vs Shark:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Samsung had more branded searches than Shark among stick vacuum brands in New Zealand. Samsung had about 530 branded searches, while Shark had 210. Samsung made up 1.3% of all stick vacuum brand searches we track, and Shark accounted for 0.52%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stick vacuum brands, Shark appeared in all four answers and Samsung in three. Shark was mentioned before Samsung in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Samsung, about 3 searches for every 1 for Shark
Who does AI mention more?
Shark, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Shark, named ahead of Samsung in 3 of 4 answers
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Top stick vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Shark appeared in all four answers. Samsung was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Shark was listed before Samsung 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.
Dyson4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Shark4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Samsung3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Miele2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
LG2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
BISSELL1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Bosch1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Electrolux0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stick vacuum brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stick vacuum brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stick vacuum brand in New Zealand for quick floor cleaning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best stick vacuum”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cordless vacuum nz”
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 Samsung or Shark more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Samsung and Shark by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight stick vacuum brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Samsung, Shark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dyson | BISSELL | Miele | Electrolux | Samsung | LG | Shark | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.7% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 0.76% | 0.19% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 77.5% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.61% | 0.12% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.3% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.18% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.3% | 12.1% | 8.3% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 0.81% | 0.26% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.6% | 11.3% | 10.3% | 9% | 1.4% | 0.82% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.35% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.3% | 10.9% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 67.6% | 10.9% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 0.86% | 0.6% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.8% | 11% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.49% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 69% | 12% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.46% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.7% | 12.9% | 7.9% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.38% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.6% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.52% | 0.35% |
How has the Samsung and Shark comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Samsung was ahead of Shark in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among stick vacuum brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 530.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shark’s share of searches among stick vacuum brands in New Zealand moved from 0.19% to 0.52%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand stick vacuum brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Samsung’s and Shark’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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