Lexar vs Samsung SSD:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Samsung SSD had more branded searches than Lexar among storage drive and memory card brands in New Zealand. Samsung SSD had about 530 branded searches, while Lexar had 140. Samsung SSD made up 0.18% of all storage drive and memory card brand searches we track, and Lexar accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about storage drive and memory card brands, Samsung SSD appeared in four of the five answers and Lexar in two. Samsung SSD was mentioned before Lexar in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Samsung SSD, about 4 searches for every 1 for Lexar
Who does AI mention more?
Samsung SSD, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Lexar in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Samsung SSD, named ahead of Lexar in 4 of 4 answers
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Top storage drive and memory card brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Samsung SSD was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lexar was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Samsung SSD was listed before Lexar in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Samsung SSD1st
SanDisk2nd
Kingston3rd
Western Digital4th
Noel Leeming5th
Seagate6th
Lexar7th
Crucial8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SanDisk5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Samsung SSD4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kingston4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Seagate3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Noel Leeming2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Western Digital2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lexar2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Crucial1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about storage drive and memory card brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which storage drive and memory card brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best storage drive and memory card brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best storage drive and memory card brand in New Zealand for files and photos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“memory card nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“storage drive brands nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Lexar or Samsung SSD more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lexar and Samsung SSD by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight storage drive and memory card brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Samsung SSD, Lexar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Noel Leeming | SanDisk | Seagate | Samsung SSD | Western Digital | Kingston | Crucial | Lexar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 96.6% | 2.8% | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.13% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 97.5% | 2% | 0.15% | 0.16% | 0.1% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 97% | 2.3% | 0.18% | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 95.4% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 0.19% | 0.18% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 95.4% | 3.6% | 0.31% | 0.23% | 0.31% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 95.3% | 3.8% | 0.31% | 0.21% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 94.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 0.24% | 0.2% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 93.9% | 5.2% | 0.34% | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 94.5% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 0.25% | 0.19% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 94.9% | 4.3% | 0.23% | 0.22% | 0.2% | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 94.7% | 4.4% | 0.27% | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 94.5% | 4.8% | 0.23% | 0.18% | 0.13% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
How has the Lexar and Samsung SSD comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Samsung SSD was ahead of Lexar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lexar’s share of searches among storage drive and memory card brands in New Zealand moved from 0.03% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung SSD’s share of searches among storage drive and memory card brands in New Zealand moved from 0.17% to 0.18%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 580 to 530.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand storage drive and memory card brands in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Lexar in New Zealand rose 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lexar’s and Samsung SSD’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.
Lexar
1 branded search term
- lexar
Samsung SSD
2 branded search terms
- samsung 990 pro
- samsung ssd
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