How popular isSoundcore?
In September 2026, people searched for Soundcore by name about 16,200 times in the United Kingdom, a 35% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.7% of all United Kingdom speaker brand searches, placing Soundcore seventh out of 13 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about speaker brands, Soundcore appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the 13.
Soundcore is the seventh most searched of 13 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
JBLShare of searches 27.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SonosShare of searches 22.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
Bang & OlufsenShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
BoseShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SoundcoreShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top speaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Soundcore was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Soundcore is the fourth most recommended of the 13.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
JBL1st
Sony2nd
KEF3rd
Soundcore4th
Bose5th
Bowers & Wilkins5th
Bang & Olufsen7th
Sonos8th
Ultimate Ears9th
Edifier10th- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
JBL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sony3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bose2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Soundcore2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ultimate Ears2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sonos1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bang & Olufsen1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bowers & Wilkins1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Edifier1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
KEF1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about speaker brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Bluetooth speaker should I buy in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best speaker brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best portable speaker?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bluetooth speaker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“speakers”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Which speaker brands compete with Soundcore?
Share of searches by month for JBL, Sonos, Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Marshall, Bowers & Wilkins, Soundcore, Ruark Audio, Ultimate Ears, Sony. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JBL | Sonos | Bang & Olufsen | Bose | Marshall | Bowers & Wilkins | Soundcore | Ruark Audio | Ultimate Ears | Sony | Edifier | KEF | Q Acoustics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.9% | 20.3% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.2% | 24.2% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.7% | 22.7% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.6% | 26.4% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.1% | 22.1% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 4% | 2.3% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.8% | 23.8% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 43% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.94% |
| May 2026 | 36% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.95% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.7% | 16.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 5% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.6% | 18.4% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.8% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 22.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.8% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.8% | 49.5K | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.2% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.2% | 22.2K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.3% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.6% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 3.7% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +1 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 2.8% | 6K | -16.7% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.2% | 4.8K | -17.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 10, moved from 11th to 10th | 2% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 11th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 1.7% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 10th to 12th | 1.7% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 10th to 12th | |
| 13, held 13th | 1.1% | 2.4K | -17.2% | -0.1 points |
1.
JBL27.8%
Held 1st. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
2.
Sonos22.8%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
10.2%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
4.
Bose10.2%
Held 4th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
5.
Marshall8.3%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.6%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
3.7%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
2.8%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 6K estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.2%
Held 9th. 4.8K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
10.
Sony2%
Moved from 11th to 10th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
11.
Edifier1.7%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
12.
KEF1.7%
Moved from 10th to 12th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
13.
Q Acoustics1.1%
Held 13th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Soundcore and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Soundcore
18 comparisons
- Apple AirPods vs Soundcore
- Beats vs Soundcore
- Bose vs Soundcore
- JBL vs Soundcore
- Marshall vs Soundcore
- Shokz vs Soundcore
- Skullcandy vs Soundcore
- Sony vs Soundcore
- Bang & Olufsen vs Soundcore
- Sonos vs Soundcore
- Sennheiser vs Soundcore
- Ruark Audio vs Soundcore
- Soundcore vs Ultimate Ears
- Edifier vs Soundcore
- KEF vs Soundcore
- Bowers & Wilkins vs Soundcore
- Jabra vs Soundcore
- Q Acoustics vs Soundcore
How has branded search demand for Soundcore changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Soundcore in the United Kingdom rose from 12K to 16.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soundcore’s share of searches among speaker brands in the United Kingdom increased from 2.7% to 3.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soundcore’s share of searches among speaker brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 3.7% in September 2026 and was lowest at 2.1% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soundcore rose from 8th to 7th among speaker brands in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom speaker brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Soundcore overtook Ruark Audio to rank 7th among speaker brands in the United Kingdom, with 3.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Sonos gained share of searches among speaker brands in the United Kingdom, from 20.6% to 22.8%.

In September 2026, Bose gained share of searches among speaker brands in the United Kingdom, from 9.3% to 10.2%.

In September 2026, Marshall gained share of searches among speaker brands in the United Kingdom, from 7.5% to 8.3%.

In September 2026, JBL lost share of searches among speaker brands in the United Kingdom, from 30.8% to 27.8%.

In September 2026, Bang & Olufsen lost share of searches among speaker brands in the United Kingdom, from 11.3% to 10.2%.
How are Soundcore’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Soundcore’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- anker soundcore
- soundcore earbuds
Who owns Soundcore?
Soundcore is owned by
Anker. Brandwave also tracks
Eufy, owned by the same company, in the United Kingdom.
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Where does Soundcore compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphone brands | 9th of 12 | 1.2% | Show ranking |
| Speaker brands | 7th of 13 | 3.7% | Shown above |

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