Anker vs BenQ:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Anker had more branded searches than BenQ among projector brands in New Zealand. Anker had about 1,760 branded searches, while BenQ had 110. Anker made up 30.1% of all projector brand searches we track, and BenQ accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about projector brands, BenQ appeared in all five answers and Anker in one. BenQ was mentioned before Anker in three out of four answers.
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Top projector brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BenQ appeared in all five answers. Anker was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BenQ was listed before Anker 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.
BenQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Epson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
XGIMI4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ViewSonic2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Anker1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Optoma1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nebula by Anker0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which projector brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best projector brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best projector brand in New Zealand for movie nights?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable projector”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“4k projector 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 Anker or BenQ more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Anker and BenQ by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven projector brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Anker, BenQ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Epson | Anker | XGIMI | Nebula by Anker | BenQ | ViewSonic | Optoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.2% | 22.1% | 16.5% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.4% | 21.9% | 22% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 23.4% | 16.3% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.5% | 25.3% | 13.6% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.8% | 24.1% | 14.6% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 0.97% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.5% | 27.1% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.4% | 23.9% | 14.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 23.7% | 19.8% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.7% | 22.8% | 18.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.7% | 20.3% | 24.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.4% | 24.9% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 1% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.9% | 30.1% | 19% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
How has the Anker and BenQ comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Anker was ahead of BenQ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anker’s share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand moved from 22.1% to 30.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1K to 1.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BenQ’s share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand moved from 3.4% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 110.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand projector brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Anker gained share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand, from 24.9% to 30.1%.
In September 2026, BenQ lost share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand, from 2.4% to 1.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anker’s and BenQ’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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