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Mirabella vs Philips Hue:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Philips Hue had more branded searches than Mirabella among light bulb brands in New Zealand. Philips Hue had about 2,610 branded searches, while Mirabella had 180. Philips Hue made up 87.9% of all light bulb brand searches we track, and Mirabella accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about light bulb brands, Philips Hue appeared in all four answers and Mirabella in one. Philips Hue was mentioned before Mirabella in every answer.

Among light bulb brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Philips Hue, about 15 searches for every 1 for Mirabella

Philips Hue 2.6K searchesMirabella 180 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Philips Hue, mentioned in every answer we collected

Philips Hue in 4 of 4Mirabella in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Philips Hue, named ahead of Mirabella in every answer

Philips Hue first in 3Mirabella never first

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Top light bulb brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Philips Hue appeared in all four answers. Mirabella was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Philips Hue was listed before Mirabella in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Philips Hue1st
  2. Osram2nd
  3. Mirabella3rd

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Philips Hue4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Osram2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Mirabella1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about light bulb brands

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which light bulb brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Philips Hue
    2. 2Osram
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best light bulb brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Osram
    2. 2Philips Hue
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best light bulb brand in New Zealand for everyday lighting?”

    1. 1Philips Hue
    2. 2Mirabella
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “led bulbs nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “smart bulbs nz”

    1. 1Philips Hue

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

Is Mirabella or Philips Hue more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Mirabella and Philips Hue by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three light bulb brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Mirabella and Philips Hue among light bulb brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Philips Hue, Mirabella. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPhilips HueMirabellaOsram
Oct 202586.5%5.7%7.8%
Nov 202586.4%9.1%4.5%
Dec 202588.2%7.4%4.4%
Jan 202688.1%5.2%6.7%
Feb 202689.6%3.8%6.6%
Mar 202686.1%6.1%7.8%
Apr 202690.3%3.4%6.2%
May 202690.7%4.3%4.9%
Jun 202689.1%3.9%7%
Jul 202689.8%4.7%5.4%
Aug 202689.1%4.8%6.1%
Sep 202687.9%6.1%6.1%

How has the Mirabella and Philips Hue comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand light bulb brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Mirabella overtook Osram to rank 2nd among light bulb brands in New Zealand, with 6.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Philips Hue lost share of searches among light bulb brands in New Zealand, from 89.1% to 87.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mirabella’s and Philips Hue’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.

Mirabella

2 branded search terms

  • mirabella
  • mirabella light bulbs

Philips Hue

6 branded search terms

  • bulb philips hue
  • hue bulbs
  • hue lights
  • philips hue downlight
  • philips hue smartplug
  • philipshue

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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