Amazon vs Best Buy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Amazon had more branded searches than Best Buy among electronics retailers in the United States. Amazon had about 151 million branded searches, while Best Buy had 16.6 million. Amazon made up 88.3% of all electronics retailer searches we track, and Best Buy accounted for 9.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about electronics retailers, Amazon and Best Buy each appeared in three of the four answers. Best Buy was mentioned before Amazon in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Amazon, about 9 searches for every 1 for Best Buy
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Best Buy, named ahead of Amazon in every answer
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Top electronics retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Amazon and Best Buy were each mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Best Buy was listed before Amazon in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Best Buy1st
- Amazon2nd
Micro Center3rd
B&H Photo4th
Newegg5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Amazon3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Best Buy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Micro Center2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Newegg1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- B&H Photo1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about electronics retailers
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electronics retailer should I shop at in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electronics retailers in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electronics retailer in the US for a new gadget?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electronics retailers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“computer store”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Amazon or Best Buy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Amazon and Best Buy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five electronics retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Amazon, Best Buy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Amazon | Best Buy | Micro Center | Newegg | B&H Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.4% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 83.4% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 0.67% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.1% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 0.47% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 88% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 88% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.3% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 90% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 0.33% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 88.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 0.32% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 0.39% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.4% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.21% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 0.39% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 88.3% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.24% |
How has the Amazon and Best Buy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Amazon was ahead of Best Buy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amazon’s share of searches among electronics retailers in the United States moved from 88.4% to 88.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 151M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Best Buy’s share of searches among electronics retailers in the United States held steady at 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 16.6M.
How did search popularity change for United States electronics retailers in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Amazon nor Best Buy moved beyond provider rounding among electronics retailers in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amazon’s and Best Buy’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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