Category AI Visibility Report
Consumer Electronics AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈315,371
Est. AI queries / month
548
Buyer topics monitored
468
Brands on the AI shelf
63
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 548 buyer topics in Consumer Electronics across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 315,371 AI queries per month.
- Garmin leads the AI shelf with 2.9% of brand mentions, followed by Sony (2.8%) and Samsung (1.7%). The top three hold 7.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “ram sticks” (top keyword “stick of ram”, ~22,200 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (20.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garmin | 8,543 | 2.9% |
| 2 | Sony | 8,117 | 2.8% |
| 3 | Samsung | 4,962 | 1.7% |
| 4 | Panasonic | 4,507 | 1.5% |
| 5 | Apple | 4,207 | 1.4% |
| 6 | Canon | 4,152 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Denon | 3,658 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Yamaha | 3,489 | 1.2% |
| 9 | SanDisk | 3,312 | 1.1% |
| 10 | ASUS | 3,285 | 1.1% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| ram sticks | ≈28,213 | stick of ram | 22,200 |
| gaming ram | ≈28,117 | ddr5 ram for gaming | 27,100 |
| DMR radios | ≈8,857 | dmr digital radios | 4,400 |
| RV TV antennas | ≈8,729 | rv antenna | 2,900 |
| truck antennas | ≈8,489 | truck radio antennas | 4,400 |
| clock radios | ≈8,164 | clock radios | 6,600 |
| radios with CD players | ≈8,058 | bose radios with cd player | 6,600 |
| software defined radios | ≈6,857 | software defined radio | 4,400 |
| Medium format camera film | ≈6,331 | medium format camera film | 6,600 |
| 110 camera film | ≈5,916 | 110 camera film | 5,400 |
| Smart telescopes | ≈5,218 | smart telescope | 5,400 |
| belt drive turntables | ≈5,110 | project turntables | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 8,767 | 20.6% |
| tomshardware.com | 1,997 | 4.7% |
| google.com | 1,970 | 4.6% |
| digitalcameraworld.com | 1,380 | 3.2% |
| youtube.com | 1,084 | 2.5% |
| techradar.com | 995 | 2.3% |
| whathifi.com | 958 | 2.2% |
| tomsguide.com | 918 | 2.2% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram | ≈56,330 | 8 | Kingston |
| Radios | ≈31,936 | 15 | Midland |
| Antennas | ≈22,018 | 11 | Antennas Direct |
| Turntables | ≈19,541 | 15 | Audio-Technica |
| Telescopes | ≈14,567 | 13 | Celestron |
| Graphics Cards | ≈12,931 | 15 | NVIDIA |
| Camera Film | ≈12,247 | 9 | Kodak |
| Tv Mounts | ≈11,506 | 14 | Sanus |
| Motherboards | ≈9,878 | 16 | ASUS |
| Printer Paper | ≈9,821 | 17 | HP |
| Memory Cards | ≈9,254 | 13 | SanDisk |
| Video Game Consoles | ≈7,813 | 9 | Nintendo |
| Audio Amplifiers | ≈7,704 | 13 | Fosi Audio |
| Projection Screens | ≈7,601 | 7 | Elite Screens |
| Modems | ≈7,050 | 10 | Netgear |
| Hard Drives | ≈6,490 | 9 | Seagate |
| Camcorders | ≈6,216 | 11 | Sony |
| Surge Protectors | ≈6,160 | 15 | Tripp Lite |
| Gps Navigation Systems | ≈4,766 | 9 | Garmin |
| Computer Processors | ≈4,096 | 7 | Intel |
| Usb Flash Drives | ≈3,701 | 6 | SanDisk |
| Audio Interfaces | ≈3,531 | 16 | Focusrite |
| Boomboxes | ≈3,190 | 6 | Panasonic |
| Camera Lenses | ≈3,089 | 13 | Sony |
| Trail Cameras | ≈2,757 | 12 | Moultrie |
| Hdmi Splitters | ≈2,173 | 6 | OREI |
| Fish Finders | ≈2,151 | 10 | Garmin |
| Radar Detectors | ≈1,985 | 6 | Uniden Guardian |
| Selfie Sticks | ≈1,781 | 7 | Ulanzi |
| Pinball Machines | ≈1,727 | 5 | Stern |
| Home Theater Systems | ≈1,717 | 11 | Samsung |
| Spotting Scopes | ≈1,680 | 14 | Swarovski |
| Phone Grips | ≈1,657 | 6 | PopSockets |
| Karaoke Machines | ≈1,586 | 8 | Ikarao |
| Two-Way Radios | ≈1,543 | 12 | Motorola |
| Dj Controllers | ≈1,395 | 12 | Pioneer |
| Av Receivers | ≈1,360 | 10 | Denon |
| Ring Lights | ≈1,306 | 9 | Neewer |
| Cordless Phones | ≈1,290 | 9 | Panasonic |
| Travel Voltage Converters | ≈1,197 | 5 | EPICKA |
| Pa Systems | ≈1,188 | 11 | Bose |
| Stereo Systems | ≈1,125 | 7 | Denon |
| Cb Radios | ≈846 | 10 | Cobra |
| Kvm Switches | ≈837 | 6 | TESmart |
| Ssds | ≈680 | 9 | Samsung |
| Intercoms | ≈675 | 12 | Aiphone |
| Bluetooth Transmitters | ≈595 | 5 | Avantree |
| Satellite Phones | ≈393 | 9 | Iridium |
| Smart Speakers | ≈291 | 11 | Apple |
| Computer Power Supplies | — | 5 | Corsair |
| Computer Security Locks | — | 1 | Kensington |
| E-Book Readers | — | 1 | Kobo |
| Faraday Bags | — | 3 | Mission Darkness |
| Fm Transmitters | — | 4 | Scosche |
| Graphics Tablets | — | 4 | Wacom |
| Network Audio Streamers | — | 3 | Eversolo |
| Phone Car Mounts | — | 4 | iOttie |
| Radio Scanners | — | 4 | Uniden Guardian |
| Satellite Communicators | — | 2 | Garmin |
| Stylus Pens | — | 10 | Apple |
| Uninterruptible Power Supplies | — | 1 | APC |
| Video Capture Cards | — | 4 | Elgato |
| Watch Batteries | — | 3 | Energizer |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for consumer electronics?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Garmin (2.9%), Sony (2.8%), Samsung (1.7%), Panasonic (1.5%), Apple (1.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about consumer electronics?
GEOly estimates ~315,371 AI queries per month in this category across 548 buyer topics, led by “ram sticks”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for consumer electronics?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, tomshardware.com, google.com, digitalcameraworld.com, youtube.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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