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LG vs Samsung:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Samsung had more branded searches than LG among surround sound system brands in New Zealand. Samsung had about 390 branded searches, while LG had 280. Samsung made up 1.3% of all surround sound system brand searches we track, and LG accounted for 0.93%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about surround sound system brands, Samsung appeared in all three answers and LG in none.

Among surround sound system brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Samsung, about 39% more searches than LG

Samsung 390 searchesLG 280 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Samsung, mentioned in every answer we collected

Samsung in 3 of 3LG in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Samsung, the only one of the two named

Samsung first in 3LG never named

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Top surround sound system brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Samsung appeared in all three answers. LG did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Samsung1st
  2. Sony2nd
  3. Sonos3rd
  4. Denon4th
  5. Yamaha5th
  6. Bose–
  7. LG–
  8. Panasonic–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Sony3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Sonos3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Samsung3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Denon3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Yamaha2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Bose0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • LG0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Panasonic0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

See every answer about surround sound system brands

3 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which surround sound system brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Sonos
    2. 2Samsung
    3. 3Sony
    4. 4Yamaha
    5. 5Denon

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best surround sound system brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Denon
    2. 2Yamaha
    3. 3Sony
    4. 4Samsung
    5. 5Sonos

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best surround sound system brand in New Zealand for home movie nights?”

    1. 1Samsung
    2. 2Sony
    3. 3Sonos
    4. 4Denon

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best surround sound system”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “home theatre system nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

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 LG or Samsung more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for LG and Samsung by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight surround sound system brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

LG and Samsung among surround sound system brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Samsung, LG. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSonyBoseSonosSamsungLGYamahaDenonPanasonic
Oct 202554.4%23.9%17.7%1.4%1%0.75%0.75%0.04%
Nov 202552.5%23.8%20.3%1.2%0.92%0.54%0.67%0.03%
Dec 202552%23.7%20.8%1.3%0.79%0.7%0.7%0.03%
Jan 202654.2%21.9%19.7%1.5%1.1%0.64%0.98%0.04%
Feb 202657.3%20.2%18.2%1.4%1.1%0.94%0.76%0.04%
Mar 202655.5%19.8%20.2%1.5%1.1%0.81%1%0.04%
Apr 202654.5%19.8%21%1.5%1.4%0.8%0.99%0.04%
May 202654.3%22.5%19.3%1.1%1.1%0.75%0.93%0.04%
Jun 202653.5%24%18.6%1.1%1.3%0.61%0.75%0.04%
Jul 202655%22.2%18.5%1.4%1.2%0.74%0.92%0.04%
Aug 202651.2%23.7%20.7%1.7%1.2%0.75%0.75%0.04%
Sep 202656.5%20%19.7%1.3%0.93%0.86%0.69%0.03%

How has the LG and Samsung comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: LG took it in June 2026, Samsung took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among surround sound system brands in New Zealand moved from 1% to 0.93%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 280.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among surround sound system brands in New Zealand moved from 1.4% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand surround sound system brands in September 2026?

0 changes

Neither LG nor Samsung moved beyond provider rounding among surround sound system brands in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LG’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.

LG

2 branded search terms

  • lg ultragear
  • lg ultragear 27

Samsung

1 branded search term

  • samsung odyssey

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