Kensington vs Nexstand:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Nexstand had more branded searches than Kensington among laptop stand brands in New Zealand. Nexstand had about 50 branded searches, while Kensington had 10. Nexstand made up 29.4% of all laptop stand brand searches we track, and Kensington accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laptop stand brands, Nexstand appeared in four of the five answers and Kensington in three. Kensington and Nexstand were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among laptop stand brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Nexstand, about 5 searches for every 1 for Kensington

Nexstand 50 searchesKensington 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Nexstand, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Kensington in 3

Nexstand in 4 of 5Kensington in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Kensington first in 2Nexstand first in 2

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Top laptop stand brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nexstand was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Kensington was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kensington and Nexstand 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.

Mentioned by AI

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

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Twelve South	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Nexstand	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Rain Design	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Kensington	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5

Twelve South4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nexstand4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rain Design3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kensington3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which laptop stand brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best laptop stand brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laptop stand brand in New Zealand for better desk posture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“laptop stand nz”
1. 1Nexstand
2. 2Twelve South
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable laptop stand”
1. 1Nexstand

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

Is Kensington or Nexstand more popular in search?

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

Kensington and Nexstand among laptop stand brands in New Zealand, by month

Month	Twelve South	Nexstand	Rain Design	Kensington
Oct 2025	47.4%	26.3%	21.1%	5.3%
Nov 2025	50%	27.8%	11.1%	11.1%
Dec 2025	52.9%	23.5%	11.8%	11.8%
Jan 2026	34.6%	38.5%	23.1%	3.8%
Feb 2026	35.7%	42.9%	14.3%	7.1%
Mar 2026	35.7%	35.7%	21.4%	7.1%
Apr 2026	50%	27.8%	16.7%	5.6%
May 2026	50%	28.6%	14.3%	7.1%
Jun 2026	41.2%	17.6%	29.4%	11.8%
Jul 2026	57.9%	21.1%	15.8%	5.3%
Aug 2026	47.4%	21.1%	21.1%	10.5%
Sep 2026	52.9%	29.4%	11.8%	5.9%

How has the Kensington and Nexstand comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Nexstand was ahead of Kensington in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kensington’s share of searches among laptop stand brands in New Zealand moved from 5.3% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nexstand’s share of searches among laptop stand brands in New Zealand moved from 26.3% to 29.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand laptop stand brands in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Nexstand gained share of searches among laptop stand brands in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 29.4%.
In September 2026, Kensington lost share of searches among laptop stand brands in New Zealand, from 10.5% to 5.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kensington’s and Nexstand’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.