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LG vs Panasonic:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, LG had more branded searches than Panasonic among TV brands in New Zealand. LG had about 4,360 branded searches, while Panasonic had 1,570. LG made up 10% of all TV brand searches we track, and Panasonic accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about TV brands, LG appeared in all five answers and Panasonic in none.

Among TV brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

LG, about 3 searches for every 1 for Panasonic

LG 4.4K searchesPanasonic 1.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

LG, mentioned in every answer we collected

LG in 5 of 5Panasonic in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

LG, the only one of the two named

LG first in 5Panasonic never named

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Top TV brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LG appeared in all five answers. Panasonic 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.

  1. Samsung1st
  2. LG2nd
  3. Sony3rd
  4. TCL4th
  5. Hisense5th
  6. Philips–
  7. Veon–
  8. Panasonic–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Sony5 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
  • LG5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • TCL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Hisense4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Philips0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Veon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Panasonic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about TV brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Is LG or Panasonic more popular in search?

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

LG and Panasonic among TV brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSonyPhilipsSamsungLGTCLVeonHisensePanasonic
Oct 202544.5%13.3%11.1%6.7%7.2%5%7%5.2%
Nov 202547.9%12.5%11.2%5.9%7.9%4.1%6.4%4.2%
Dec 202544.5%13.1%10.9%5.7%7.6%5.1%7%6.1%
Jan 202640.2%14.7%10.6%6.4%9.4%4.8%8.1%5.9%
Feb 202642.6%14.7%10.3%7.3%8.2%4.9%6.2%5.9%
Mar 202643.3%13%11.6%6.8%8.4%4.4%7.3%5.2%
Apr 202640.2%15.4%10.7%7.2%8.6%4.8%8.3%4.9%
May 202640.1%15.5%12.3%8.3%8%4.4%6.8%4.5%
Jun 202638.2%15.3%14%8.4%7.5%4.2%7.9%4.4%
Jul 202640.1%14.3%13.8%9.1%7.1%4.3%7.4%3.8%
Aug 202640%15.9%12.6%7%7.7%6%6.6%4.2%
Sep 202643.1%13.1%11.5%10%7.8%5.5%5.4%3.6%

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

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Panasonic took it in December 2025, LG took it in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand moved from 6.7% to 10%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.6K to 4.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand moved from 5.2% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 1.6K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand TV brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, LG overtook TCL to rank 4th among TV brands in New Zealand, with 10% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Panasonic lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 3.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LG’s and Panasonic’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

4 branded search terms

  • lg oled tv
  • lg tv
  • lg ultragear
  • lg ultragear 27

Panasonic

4 branded search terms

  • panasonic oled tv
  • panasonic plasma tv
  • panasonic tv
  • panasonic viera tv

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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