Canon vs Texas Instruments:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Texas Instruments had more branded searches than Canon among calculator brands in New Zealand. Texas Instruments had about 390 branded searches, while Canon had 30. Texas Instruments made up 11.8% of all calculator brand searches we track, and Canon accounted for 0.91%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about calculator brands, Texas Instruments appeared in two of the five answers and Canon in one. Texas Instruments was mentioned before Canon in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Texas Instruments, about 13 searches for every 1 for Canon
Who does AI mention more?
Texas Instruments, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Canon in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Texas Instruments, named ahead of Canon in 2 of 2 answers
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Top calculator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Texas Instruments was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Canon was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Texas Instruments was listed before Canon in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Casio1st
Sharp2nd
Texas Instruments3rd
Canon4th
HP5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Casio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sharp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Texas Instruments2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HP2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Canon1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about calculator brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which calculator brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best calculator brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best calculator brand in New Zealand for school maths?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scientific calculator nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“graphics calculator nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Canon or Texas Instruments more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canon and Texas Instruments by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five calculator brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Texas Instruments, Canon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Casio | Texas Instruments | HP | Sharp | Canon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.8% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 0.77% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.8% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.8% | 20.3% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 85% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.54% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.6% | 12% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 0.88% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.3% | 14.4% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.5% | 19.1% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 75% | 18.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.8% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.7% | 16% | 7.2% | 1% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.2% | 10.2% | 4.3% | 0.93% | 0.31% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.7% | 11.8% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.91% |
How has the Canon and Texas Instruments comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Texas Instruments was ahead of Canon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canon’s share of searches among calculator brands in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 0.91%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Texas Instruments’ share of searches among calculator brands in New Zealand moved from 14.9% to 11.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand calculator brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Texas Instruments gained share of searches among calculator brands in New Zealand, from 10.2% to 11.8%.

In September 2026, Canon gained share of searches among calculator brands in New Zealand, from 0.31% to 0.91%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canon’s and Texas Instruments’ 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.
Canon
1 branded search term
- canon calculator
Texas Instruments
2 branded search terms
- texasinstruments
- ti calculator
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