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Bosch vs LG:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Bosch and LG were level in searches among washer and dryer brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 280 branded searches each, at 1.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about washer and dryer brands, Bosch appeared in all five answers and LG in three. Bosch and LG were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among washer and dryer brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Bosch and LG are searched for about as often as each other.

Bosch 280 searchesLG 280 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Bosch, mentioned in every answer we collected

Bosch in 5 of 5LG in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Bosch first in 2LG first in 2

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Top washer and dryer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bosch appeared in all five answers. LG was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bosch and LG were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Fisher & Paykel1st
  2. Bosch1st
  3. LG3rd
  4. Miele4th
  5. Electrolux–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Fisher & Paykel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Miele3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • LG3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Electrolux0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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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 21, 2026.

Is Bosch or LG more popular in search?

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

Bosch and LG among washer and dryer brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFisher & PaykelElectroluxMieleBoschLG
Oct 202579%10%9.1%0.84%1.1%
Nov 202577.5%9.2%11.3%0.94%1.1%
Dec 202577%11.7%9.2%0.99%1.1%
Jan 202676.9%12.2%9.2%0.73%1.1%
Feb 202678.4%10.2%9.3%1.1%0.93%
Mar 202680.5%8.2%9.4%0.91%0.94%
Apr 202677.8%10.5%9%1.2%1.4%
May 202679.7%8.7%9.5%1.1%0.98%
Jun 202678.7%9.8%9.3%0.9%1.2%
Jul 202682.4%8.7%7.1%0.83%0.98%
Aug 202681.6%8.7%7.9%0.72%1.1%
Sep 202678.1%10.4%9.3%1.1%1.1%

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

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Bosch took it in February 2026, LG took it in March 2026, Bosch took it in May 2026, LG took it in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bosch’s share of searches among washer and dryer brands in New Zealand moved from 0.84% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 220 to 280.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among washer and dryer brands in New Zealand held steady at 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 280.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand washer and dryer brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Bosch rose from 5th to 4th among washer and dryer brands in New Zealand.

  2. In September 2026, LG fell from 4th to 5th among washer and dryer brands in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

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

Bosch

2 branded search terms

  • bosch 10kg washing machine
  • bosch washer and dryer

LG

2 branded search terms

  • lg ultragear
  • lg ultragear 27

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