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Garmin vs Samsung:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Garmin had more branded searches than Samsung among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand. Garmin had about 14,800 branded searches, while Samsung had 390. Garmin made up 41.6% of all sleep tracker brand searches we track, and Samsung accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sleep tracker brands, Garmin appeared in three of the five answers and Samsung in one. Garmin was mentioned before Samsung in three out of four answers.

Among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Garmin, about 38 searches for every 1 for Samsung

Garmin 14.8K searchesSamsung 390 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Garmin, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Samsung in 1

Garmin in 3 of 5Samsung in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Garmin, named ahead of Samsung in 3 of 4 answers

Garmin first in 3Samsung first in 1

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Top sleep tracker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Samsung was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Garmin was listed before Samsung in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Garmin1st
  2. Fitbit2nd
  3. WHOOP3rd
  4. Samsung4th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Garmin3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fitbit3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • WHOOP2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about sleep tracker brands

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which sleep tracker brand should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Garmin
    2. 2Fitbit
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best sleep tracker brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Garmin
    2. 2Fitbit
    3. 3WHOOP
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best sleep tracker brand in New Zealand for better sleep?”

    1. 1Fitbit
    2. 2Garmin
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best sleep tracker”

    1. 1WHOOP
    2. 2Samsung
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sleep tracking ring”

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Is Garmin or Samsung more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin and Samsung by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four sleep tracker brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Garmin and Samsung among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand, by month

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

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthGarminFitbitWHOOPSamsung
    Oct 202547.9%36%14.9%1.3%
    Nov 202547.7%36.2%14.8%1.3%
    Dec 202542.5%40%16.2%1.4%
    Jan 202641.2%38.5%19.3%1.1%
    Feb 202646.5%34.9%17.6%1%
    Mar 202650.4%32.6%15.6%1.3%
    Apr 202646.7%34.3%17.7%1.2%
    May 202643.6%39%16.5%0.94%
    Jun 202640.4%43.3%15.3%1.1%
    Jul 202641.3%38.3%19.1%1.3%
    Aug 202643.5%38.7%16.4%1.4%
    Sep 202641.6%38.2%19.1%1.1%

    How has the Garmin and Samsung comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Garmin was ahead of Samsung in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s share of searches among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand moved from 47.9% to 41.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand moved from 1.3% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand sleep tracker brands in September 2026?

    1 change
    1. In September 2026, Garmin lost share of searches among sleep tracker brands in New Zealand, from 43.5% to 41.6%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin’s and Samsung’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.

    Garmin

    1 branded search term

    • garmin

    Samsung

    1 branded search term

    • samsung odyssey

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