AOC vs MSI:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AOC had more branded searches than MSI among curved monitor brands in New Zealand. AOC had about 90 branded searches, while MSI had 30. AOC made up 10.7% of all curved monitor brand searches we track, and MSI accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about curved monitor brands, AOC and MSI each appeared in two of the four answers. MSI was mentioned before AOC in two out of three answers.
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Top curved monitor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, AOC and MSI were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. MSI was listed before AOC in two out of three 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.
Samsung4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Dell3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
LG2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AOC2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
MSI2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which curved monitor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best curved monitor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best curved monitor brand in New Zealand for gaming and work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“curved monitor nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ultrawide monitor nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is AOC or MSI more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AOC and MSI by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five curved monitor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for AOC, MSI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Samsung | LG | AOC | Dell | MSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 34.6% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.5% | 36.4% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.5% | 33% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.1% | 34.6% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.4% | 34.8% | 10.1% | 7.2% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.6% | 35.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.3% | 41.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 42.1% | 39.5% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 43% | 10.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.3% | 37.5% | 8% | 8% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.2% | 31.7% | 10.6% | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.4% | 33.3% | 10.7% | 6% | 3.6% |
How has the AOC and MSI comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AOC was ahead of MSI in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AOC’s share of searches among curved monitor brands in New Zealand moved from 8.6% to 10.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MSI’s share of searches among curved monitor brands in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand curved monitor brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, MSI lost share of searches among curved monitor brands in New Zealand, from 4.8% to 3.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for AOC in New Zealand rose 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 90 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AOC’s and MSI’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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