Samsung vs ViewSonic:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Samsung had more branded searches than ViewSonic among projector brands in New Zealand. Samsung had about 590 branded searches, while ViewSonic had 70. Samsung made up 17.9% of all projector brand searches we track, and ViewSonic accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about projector brands, ViewSonic appeared in two of the five answers and Samsung in none.
Who do people search for more?
Samsung, about 8 searches for every 1 for ViewSonic
Who does AI mention more?
ViewSonic, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Samsung in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
ViewSonic, the only one of the two named
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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. Samsung did not appear in any of the five 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.
BenQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
XGIMI4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Epson4 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
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- Samsung0 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 Samsung or ViewSonic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Samsung 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 Samsung, ViewSonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | XGIMI | Nebula by Anker | Samsung | Epson | BenQ | Optoma | ViewSonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 36.7% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.4% | 25.5% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.4% | 22.4% | 29.3% | 13% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.9% | 24.7% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.2% | 25.6% | 24.6% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.1% | 25.4% | 23% | 12.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 36.5% | 18.5% | 22.7% | 12.3% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.4% | 17.6% | 21.6% | 14.3% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.7% | 19.8% | 19.8% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.4% | 20% | 21.1% | 13.9% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.5% | 19.4% | 20.5% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 33.3% | 24.8% | 17.9% | 14.5% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
How has branded search for Samsung and ViewSonic changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Samsung was ahead of ViewSonic in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand moved from 21.8% to 17.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ViewSonic’s share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand moved from 1.5% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand projector brands in October 2026?
3 changes
In October 2026, Nebula by Anker overtook Samsung to rank 2nd among projector brands in New Zealand, with 24.8% of the searches.
In October 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among projector brands in New Zealand, from 20.5% to 17.9%.
In October 2026, ViewSonic fell from 6th to 7th among projector brands in New Zealand.
How are Samsung’s and ViewSonic’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Samsung’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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