Bosch vs Samsung:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bosch had more branded searches than Samsung among washing machine brands in the United Kingdom. Bosch had about 40,500 branded searches, while Samsung had 33,100. Bosch made up 15% of all washing machine brand searches we track, and Samsung accounted for 12.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about washing machine brands, Bosch appeared in three of the five answers and Samsung in two. Bosch was mentioned before Samsung in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Bosch, about 22% more searches than Samsung
Who does AI mention more?
Bosch, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Samsung in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Bosch, named ahead of Samsung in 3 of 4 answers
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Top washing machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bosch was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Samsung was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bosch was listed before Samsung in three out of four answers 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.
Beko4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bosch3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Samsung2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hoover2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Miele1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AEG1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hotpoint0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Indesit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hisense0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about washing machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which washing machine should I buy in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most reliable washing machine brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best washing machine for a family?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“washing machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“washing machines”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Is Bosch or Samsung more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bosch and Samsung by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 washing machine brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Bosch, Samsung. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bosch | Hotpoint | Samsung | Beko | Indesit | Miele | Hisense | Hoover | LG | Haier | Zanussi | AEG | Candy | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 13.5% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 11% | 7.4% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 3.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.96% |
| Nov 2025 | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.95% |
| Dec 2025 | 15.1% | 12.4% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 0.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.95% |
| Feb 2026 | 15% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3% | 0.89% |
| Mar 2026 | 13.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.91% |
| May 2026 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.94% |
| Jun 2026 | 13.5% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 11% | 7.4% | 9% | 7.4% | 6% | 6% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.77% |
| Jul 2026 | 14.3% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 15.6% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 7% | 8.5% | 7% | 5.7% | 7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 15% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 10% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 0.89% |
How has the Bosch and Samsung comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bosch was ahead of Samsung in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bosch’s share of searches among washing machine brands in the United Kingdom moved from 13.5% to 15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung’s share of searches among washing machine brands in the United Kingdom moved from 13.5% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom washing machine brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bosch lost share of searches among washing machine brands in the United Kingdom, from 15.6% to 15%.
In September 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among washing machine brands in the United Kingdom, from 12.7% to 12.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and Samsung’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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