Optoma vs ViewSonic:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ViewSonic had more branded searches than Optoma among projector brands in New Zealand. ViewSonic had about 80 branded searches, while Optoma had 70. ViewSonic made up 1.4% of all projector brand searches we track, and Optoma accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about projector brands, ViewSonic appeared in two of the five answers and Optoma in one. ViewSonic was mentioned before Optoma in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
ViewSonic, about 14% more searches than Optoma
Who does AI mention more?
ViewSonic, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Optoma in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
ViewSonic, named ahead of Optoma in 2 of 2 answers
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Top projector brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ViewSonic was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Optoma was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ViewSonic was listed before Optoma in every answer that named either.
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.
BenQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Epson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
XGIMI4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- ViewSonic2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Anker1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Optoma1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nebula by Anker0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which projector brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best projector brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best projector brand in New Zealand for movie nights?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable projector”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“4k projector nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Optoma or ViewSonic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Optoma and ViewSonic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven projector brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ViewSonic, Optoma. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Epson | Anker | XGIMI | Nebula by Anker | BenQ | ViewSonic | Optoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.2% | 22.1% | 16.5% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.4% | 21.9% | 22% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 23.4% | 16.3% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.5% | 25.3% | 13.6% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.8% | 24.1% | 14.6% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 0.97% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.5% | 27.1% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.4% | 23.9% | 14.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 23.7% | 19.8% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.7% | 22.8% | 18.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.7% | 20.3% | 24.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.4% | 24.9% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 1% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.9% | 30.1% | 19% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
How has the Optoma and ViewSonic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: ViewSonic took it in January 2026, Optoma took it in February 2026, ViewSonic took it in May 2026, Optoma took it in August 2026, ViewSonic took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Optoma’s share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand moved from 2% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ViewSonic’s share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 80.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand projector brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, ViewSonic rose from 7th to 6th among projector brands in New Zealand.
In September 2026, Optoma fell from 6th to 7th among projector brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Optoma’s and ViewSonic’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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