Insignia vs Panasonic:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Insignia had more branded searches than Panasonic among TV brands in the United States. Insignia had about 40,500 branded searches, while Panasonic had 9,900. Insignia made up 4.1% of all TV brand searches we track, and Panasonic accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about TV brands, Insignia and Panasonic each appeared in one of the five answers. Insignia and Panasonic were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Insignia, about 4 searches for every 1 for Panasonic
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top TV brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Insignia was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Panasonic was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Insignia and Panasonic were each listed first in one of the two 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.
Samsung4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hisense4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TCL2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sony2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Roku1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vizio1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Insignia1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Element0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which TV should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best TV brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best 65 inch TV?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tv”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tv”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Share of searches by month for Insignia, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Roku | Samsung | LG | Vizio | Hisense | TCL | Sony | Insignia | Element | Philips | Panasonic | Sharp | Toshiba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.5% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 8% | 8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 4.4% | 0.87% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.9% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.95% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.95% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.9% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.2% | 17.1% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1% | 1.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.8% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1% | 1.6% | 1% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.4% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.5% | 15% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 30.3% | 16.6% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 8% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 32% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.86% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.5% | 16.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.82% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.6% | 16.8% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
How has the Insignia and Panasonic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Insignia took it in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Insignia’s share of searches among TV brands in the United States moved from 3.6% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among TV brands in the United States moved from 4.4% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for United States TV brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Insignia’s and Panasonic’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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