Sony vs TCL:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sony had more branded searches than TCL among TV brands in New Zealand. Sony had about 18,900 branded searches, while TCL had 3,410. Sony made up 43.1% of all TV brand searches we track, and TCL accounted for 7.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about TV brands, both Sony and TCL appeared in all five answers. Sony was mentioned before TCL in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sony, about 6 searches for every 1 for TCL
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
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Top TV brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Sony and TCL showed up in all five answers. Sony was listed before TCL 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.
- 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
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which TV brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best TV brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best TV brand in New Zealand for a living room?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tv brand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best smart tv”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Share of searches by month for Sony, TCL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | Philips | Samsung | LG | TCL | Veon | Hisense | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.5% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 6.7% | 7.2% | 5% | 7% | 5.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.9% | 12.5% | 11.2% | 5.9% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.5% | 13.1% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 7% | 6.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.2% | 14.7% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.6% | 14.7% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.3% | 13% | 11.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.2% | 15.4% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| May 2026 | 40.1% | 15.5% | 12.3% | 8.3% | 8% | 4.4% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.2% | 15.3% | 14% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 7.9% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.1% | 14.3% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 7% | 7.7% | 6% | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.1% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 10% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 3.6% |
How has the Sony and TCL comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sony was ahead of TCL in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand moved from 44.5% to 43.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 17K to 18.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TCL’s share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand moved from 7.2% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.8K to 3.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand TV brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, LG overtook TCL to rank 4th among TV brands in New Zealand, with 10% of the searches.
In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 40% to 43.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TCL in New Zealand rose 24% over 12 measured months, from 2.8K to 3.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
19 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sony’s and TCL’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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