Stylish browsers. "Opera" is stable and fast. Which browser is the fastest - video

When choosing a program to work on the World Wide Web, many are mainly interested in what is the fastest browser for Windows 7 today.

Although there are simply a huge number of other criteria for choosing a browser.

Today you can find and download many “homemade” browsers, that is, those that were developed by novice programmers, and not by teams of professionals.

So, their main drawback is the speed of work.

There is no talk about data security and safety.

In any case, today we will look at all the main characteristics that will help you choose a program for accessing the Internet, and the main one will be the speed of operation.

As for how this very speed will be tested, a very simple method will be chosen, which consists of launching a browser or performing other operations with a stopwatch on it.

In particular, the speed will be tested on such operations as launching the browser itself, opening a website, logging into a Google email account, launching a video and installation speed.

The tests will not be conducted on a new computer.

This choice is due to the fact that one wants to achieve maximum objectivity of the research.

Yes, usually “clean” machines are used in such tests, but we all don’t have the opportunity to reinstall the operating system every month.

This would make it possible to turn a used computer into a completely “clean” machine.

In general, the conditions will not be as close to reality as possible; they will be quite real. Go!

Opera

This browser was released in 1994. Until 2013, I worked on my own engine, then I switched to Webkit+V8, which is familiar to many developers, which, by the way, is also used a little in Google Chrome.

According to research by some sites, it is the fifth most popular browser in the world. Users like the mobile version, which is called Opera Mini.

The main advantage of this program is its excellent ability to save traffic. This allows many users to pay less for the Internet.

You can download this browser absolutely free of charge on the official website www.opera.com/ru.

This site has one large “Download Now” button, which allows you to start downloading.

For our tests we will take the most recent one this moment version downloaded from the official website.

Speed ​​tests yielded the following results:

• Browser launch time – 3 s;
• Website opening time – 2 s;
• Video start time – 2 s;
• Installation time – 1.3 minutes (from launching the installer program to closing it).

By the way, the design of the installation window for this program is very beautiful, but at the same time minimalistic.

The installation process itself takes very little time.

The user only needs to press one button and nothing else - he does not select a path, does not read a bunch license conditions, does not watch presentations, and so on.

On the one hand, this is, of course, good, because a simple user does not need all this.

But some will say that this is bad, because “who knows what they write in the license.”

But since we evaluate the speed of work, Opera performs excellently in this regard.

Other advantages and disadvantages of Opera

In addition to speed when choosing a program for Internet access, it will also be useful to know about the following advantages of Opera:

1. Traffic savings. A signature feature of this browser.
2. The presence of a Turbo mode, which allows you to work even faster on slow computers and still save traffic.
3. Its own express panel with bookmarks. In other browsers, this function must be installed additionally. Yes, there are bookmark bars, but they are not as functional.
4. Hot control keys. In fact, this browser can be operated without a mouse.
5. Ease of use. Opera is not loaded with plugins for privacy and other similar functions, so it can work many times faster.

The disadvantages of Opera include the following:

1. On old machines it may not work at all. On the other hand, nothing from the modern standard user set already works for them. And who uses such old computers now?
2. Incorrect operation of some scripts. In defense of Opera, we can also say that not all scripts that exist today work on other browsers.
   Complaints about instability - it restarts, throws out, and so on. It also doesn’t happen very often - if you’re unlucky, you’ll have to restart.

Google Chrome

This browser was released in 2008 - relatively recently.

Its direct ancestor is Safari browser, which they then also tried to adapt for Windows, but these attempts were unsuccessful - it turned out to be too slow, and it was often restarted.

Safari was originally intended for Mac computers. Google Chrome runs on its own engine called Chrominium.

Last year this browser was the first in many polls in RuNet.

You can download Google Chrome on the official website - www.google.ru/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html (a very non-standard link that could be shortened).

There is also a single button that you need to press.

By the way, here on the download site you can read the license agreement, as well as set Google Chrome as the default browser and check the box to send work reports to Google.

By the way, many people refuse the latter.

To do this, you just need to uncheck the box highlighted in green in Figure 4.

Testing the speed of this browser gave the following results:

• Browser launch time – 4 s;
• Website opening time: 5 s;
• Authorization time in mail account Google – 1 s;
• Video start time – 1 s;
• Installation time – 1.5 minutes.

When installing here, by the way, some additional content is downloaded, which makes the whole process a little longer.

Otherwise, Google Chrome performs really well, but still a little worse than Opera.

And this despite the fact that many authors of similar articles call this browser the fastest.

As you can see, tests in real conditions gave a different result.

Advantages and disadvantages of Google Chrome

It will also be very useful for users who choose a program to access the Internet to know about the following: benefits of Google Chrome:

1. Safety. Great attention is paid to this here. Google Chrome has a huge number additional programs and scripts that protect against various types of attacks and viruses. In addition, this browser has its own database with these same viruses and malicious sites.
2. “Incognito” mode, which allows you to be unnoticed on various sites. This means that the site will not leave cookies or any other information about the stay of the user working in Incognito mode.
3. Stability at work. It is very rare to hear about Google Chrome that it reloads or cannot handle a large number of sites.
4. Your own “Task Manager”, which makes it possible to see how many resources a particular site consumes, as well as a plugin.
5. Normal work with extensions. It is also very rare to hear complaints about this.
6. Voice control search.

The disadvantages include the following:

1. Lack of support for NPAPI plugins starting from version 42.0. A lot of modern plugins work on this platform. And users are faced with difficulties in installing them or even with the inability to complete this task.

Otherwise, Google Chrome performs just fine.

As you can see, its operating speed is not too much inferior to Opera, therefore, taking into account all the other advantages, it is not surprising that this particular browser is called the best today.

Mozilla Firefox

In 2014, this browser took a strong first place in all foreign surveys. But then the two programs described above took away the leading positions from Mozilla Firefox.

Still, the contribution that the “sly fox,” as many users call him, made to the development of browsers as a whole deserves respect.

The fact is that Mozilla Firefox became the first browser in the world that had its own extension base. It was for him that the first extensions and plugins began to be written.

It is not surprising that as of 2017, Mozilla Firefox has the largest extension base.

In addition, it was in this browser that the privacy mode first appeared.

Today this idea is actively used by Google specialists, including in the development of the aforementioned Google Chrome.

The first version of this program was released in 2004 on the Gecko engine. To this day, nothing has changed in terms of the engine.

But this does not prevent the program from constantly improving and gaining new positions in the market.

Although, of course, since 2014, Mozilla Firefox has lost a lot in popularity.

It is also most convenient to download this browser on the official page - www.mozilla.org/ru/firefox/new/.

According to good tradition, the site has one large “Download for free” button.

There are no longer any license agreements on the site. And in general, loading occurs in automatic mode and this process is not delayed by anything.

In the installer window you can use additional settings. The settings window is shown in Figure 6.

As you can see, you can specify where program shortcuts should be installed, the installation path, and whether this browser should be made the main one.

Advice: Be sure to use the window when installing additional settings, because otherwise, program shortcuts will appear on the taskbar, on the desktop and in the Start menu, which is often not needed by users! In addition, installation information will be sent to Mozilla specialists, and the browser itself will become the default browser.

To open this very window of additional settings at startup, you should click the “Settings” button highlighted in Figure No. 7.

The installation itself also begins with downloading additional files. This of course does this process longer.

Tests of time Mozilla works Firefox gave these results:

• Browser launch time – 5 s;
• Website opening time – 3 s;
• Authorization time in mail Google account– 1 s;
• Video start time – 2 s;
• Installation time – 1.35 minutes.

Advantages and disadvantages of Mozilla Firefox

The benefits of Mozilla Firefox are as follows:

1. Reliability in operation. There are plugins that can “kill” absolutely all browsers except Mozilla Firefox.
2. Security and privacy at the highest level. This is the only browser of its kind that can block the collection of information about a particular user by sites, including Google. This makes it possible not to see annoying advertising that is generated based on the requests of this user.
3. Version updates occur in the background.
4. In addition, this also includes the widest base of plugins and extensions mentioned above.

The disadvantages of Mozilla Firefox are:

1. Immunity of some modern scripts.
2. Frequent complaints about slow operation, especially under high loads.

From all this we can conclude that Mozilla Firefox clearly cannot be considered the fastest browser for Windows 7.

Yandex browser

This is the youngest modern browser of those used by several million people. Users first heard about this browser in 2012.

Now, in 2017, Yandex is actively promoting its product using contextual advertising. Here, of course, everything is aimed at working directly with Yandex services.

So, by default, this browser already has mail, a translator, disk, money and everything else that the most popular Russian search engine offers.

By the way, the engine in Yandex Browser is the same Chromium. Many users say that this program has its own panel quick launch, which is called “Scoreboard” here.

This is considered a feature of Yandex.Browser, but for the average person it is practically the same bookmarks bar that is in Opera.

True, there it is much more functional.

You can host 20 different sites on Tablo.

An interesting feature of this browser is its work with mouse gestures.

This means that there is a certain set of gestures that are formed by certain cursor movements and perform certain functions.

There are also a huge number of extensions and plugins, most of which are taken from the already beloved Google Chrome.

This is due to the fact that these two browsers run on the same Chromium engine.

You can download Yandex Browser on the official website - browser.yandex.ru.

Although, if you visit the website yandex.ru several times, you will definitely see an advertisement for this browser and can follow the link to download it.

This site also has a nice big “Download” button.

The results of testing the speed of this browser gave the following results:

• Browser launch time – 11 s;
• The website opening time is 4 seconds (the first launch, by the way, gave the result in 24 seconds);
• Authorization time for a Google email account is 4 s;
• Video start time – 2 s;
• Installation time – 2.10 min.

During installation, it is also possible to make Yandex.Browser the default browser and make it possible to send data to Yandex specialists.

To do this, you need to check the boxes highlighted in green in Figure 9.

Most users prefer to uncheck these boxes, which is not at all surprising.

As you can see, in terms of speed, Yandex Browser is clearly inferior to Mozilla Firefox.

Advantages and disadvantages of Yandex.Browser

The advantages of Yandex.Browser are as follows:

1. Developers pay great attention to security. So the program automatically checks a particular site for suspicion. It has its own criteria for suspicion (Web of Trust), as well as programs installed by default to block phishing attacks and advertising.
2. Its own system for viewing documents in formats such as .pdf, .doc and others.
3. Your own translator.
4. Turbo mode, like in Opera.

The disadvantages include the following:

1. Imposing Yandex services, which many users do not like. Although, on the other hand, this is exactly what this browser was created for.
   Many people don't like the interface.
2. Difficulty setting up. Many functions that are available in Opera or Mozilla are simply not available here in Yandex Browser.

In general, from all this we can draw a conclusion, which is that Yandex.Browser is far from the fastest and most optimized browser.

It is unlikely that anyone will be able to say unequivocally which is the best browser, and this is not surprising. The fact is that there are very, very many of them, and most of them are worthy of attention. Developers try to make their product high quality, which is also quite logical. But our task is to choose an Internet browser for yourself and fully understand this issue.

What you need to know about browsers?

We don't need to go deep into the topic and understand what an interpreter is HTML language etc., for you it will just be an Internet browser. As noted above, there are quite a few browsers and they are all good in their own way. Some developers pay more attention to design, some to navigation, while others prefer speed and ease of use. Agree, all these parameters are vital for the user, especially in cases where you are a beginner or spend most of your free or work time on the Internet. It’s worth immediately drawing your attention to the fact that there is no Internet browser that has all these advantages, but there are those where the developers’ solution is implemented best. The fact is that if you ask ten users a question about what is the best browser, you will get different answers. Of course, a few people will lean towards one thing, some towards something completely different. And now we will figure out why this is so.

Why do people use different browsers?

If everything were so simple, then all of humanity would use one browser that meets basic consumer requirements, such as speed, ease of use, simplicity, etc. But in practice, everything is somewhat different. Some people use Opera, others use Chrome, there are even those who have Internet Explorer as their default browser, but there are only a few of them. If you used a certain Internet browser from your first access to the Internet, then you are unlikely to want to use any other, even if it is a little better. But this is not the main reason why there is a whole line of popular browsers. The fact is that a lot depends on the needs of the user, or rather, on what he wants to achieve from the browser. Thus, those for whom speed is important use one product, for whom navigation is important - another, and those who prefer comfort - a third. That’s why you can’t just go ahead and say which browser is the best. But let's talk about what a good reviewer should be.

High page loading speed

According to statistics, most users put this indicator in first place. This is quite justified, because who needs a product that takes a long time to load one page at a good Internet speed. It is important to understand here that not everything depends on your Internet, since many people are guilty of a bad connection. The fact is that there is browser speed and page loading speed. Performance is in no way affected by what kind of connection you have. As a rule, the fault is with the engine. As for the speed of loading pages, not only your Internet is important, but also the processing speed of the browser. It should be noted that all browsers differ in this indicator. This is due to the fact that developers have their own approach to solving the problem. In some cases, it really makes sense to pay attention to your Internet and only then look for problems in the software.

Comfort and attractiveness

As a rule, most users use the Internet to simply browse web pages. Sometimes you want to save information, add an interesting site to your bookmarks, etc. The easier and faster this can be done, the better. If you can quickly view the history and select information you are interested in from there, change settings without bothering, or quickly navigate through sections of the browser, then it is really convenient.

Basically, the number of features affects performance, so it should be specific. It is best if the most important things are present. When it comes to attractiveness, this is a personal question for each of us. Beautiful design themes that do not make it difficult to use will only come in handy. Of course, modern ones are the best free browsers They have a huge selection of visual design themes, but not all of them will suit you. Some things will strain your eyes too much, while others will simply interfere with reading the text.

Opera browser and its features

Many users started with this Internet browser. Those who are used to it still use it. Developers are constantly updating the product and adding new features and others. useful additions. Opera is rightfully considered the simplest browser, since its interface is extremely convenient and understandable. For those whose pages load too slowly, there is a special “Turbo” mode that allows you to speed up the process.

A distinctive feature is that Opera works without problems with a large number of open tabs, and this has virtually no effect on the system load and speed itself. It is also worth noting a very convenient download manager, as well as the ability to correspond by mail directly from the interface. In short, this is a fairly good, simple and fast Internet browser, both for beginners and for more experienced users. But there are also disadvantages. Among them are the insufficient speed of script processing and the lack of bookmarks in the latest versions of the program.

A quick overview of Google Chrome

In recent years, this browser has gained immense popularity. If you make a TOP list that includes only the best browsers for Windows, then Chrome will definitely be among the leaders. The fact is that the best Google specialists worked on the creation of this masterpiece, and we can say with confidence that they coped with the task. It is unlikely that any other product can boast such performance and page loading speed. Chrome is not very demanding on hardware and is therefore used by many. Once you install it, you won't see anything except a few buttons. The unnecessary stuff has been removed, and everything you need can be downloaded as an add-on, fortunately there is a lot of such goodness and in a large assortment. Among the advantages, it is worth highlighting the built-in antivirus program, which warns you about going to a malicious site. Please note that in Chrome there is only one search line, which is used both to enter the site address and to search queries, which is very convenient. There is even a special panel for the developer and a multilingual interface. As for the disadvantages, they include the lack visual bookmarks, but they can be added through special extensions.

A good fast browser or a little about Mozilla Firefox

If we talk about Mozilla, then this browser is something between Opera and Chrome. It is quite fast and simple, has a laconic design and a user-friendly interface.

Just like Chrome, it has a bunch of different extensions and applications. All passwords can be saved, and the security of data storage is very well implemented here. There is a bookmarks bar and a function automatic update before latest version. In principle, there is no point in listing all the features and advantages of this browser. One thing can be said: it’s good, but it’s not for everyone. The fact is that the performance here is not the best, however, this error is fully compensated by fine tuning.

A few words about the domestic product

Many have probably already guessed that we will be talking about nothing other than the “Yandex Browser”. Its peculiarity, one might even say its advantage, is that security is well established here. And not only the storage of personal data, but also the actual presence on the Internet.

It is also worth highlighting the full integration with Yandex services. By the way, Chrome is also fully integrated with Google. If you have Yandex on your computer, then you can use cloud storage, that is, store important information on server. Directly from the interface you can view files with the extension /doc and pdf; Chrome also allows you to do this. If you want to transfer settings from any other Internet browser, then you can do this, which is undoubtedly convenient.

You must decide for yourself which is the best browser for you. As noted above, it all depends on what you need the browser for. However, it is highly recommended to try several options. For example, “Chrome” and “Opera”, or “Yandex” and “Amigo”. Then you decide for yourself what you like best. Many people do not know that the same Internet Explorer is recommended for use on laptops when the devices do not operate on the network, but in offline mode. This is due to the fact that this browser saves battery power, and this, you see, is a big plus, even if you have to sacrifice data processing speed. Although if you update IE to the latest version, you are unlikely to notice any loss in this parameter.

Conclusion

As you can see, best browser for a computer it can be anything, because the operating system makes virtually no difference what it works with, it’s rather a matter of your needs. We have looked at the main parameters that modern Internet browsers must meet, and you know what to focus on. If you choose the best browser for Android, then pay attention to how much random access memory it uses and how optimized it is. Currently, the optimal solution may be Chrome, Opera, Yandex, which have long been configured for this platform. That, in principle, is all on this topic. Believe me, choosing a good browser is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, and understanding any of the ones described in this article will not be difficult.

In the age of the Internet, a browser is the most important thing installed on a computer. That is why it is worth paying special attention to this component of the system. If the browser is good, then surfing the Internet will be simple and enjoyable. If it is frankly nonexistent, then it will be very difficult to experience all the delights of the Internet. To choose the most appropriate option, you should make a full comparison of browsers. Because we need the best of the best.

Most popular browsers

Today there are several leaders in terms of Internet surfing. They all differ from each other in some respects. In general, almost everyone copes with their tasks, but among them there are the best.

Google Chrome

An extremely fast browser from the Google development team. Features built-in support for Flash content and is unrealistic high speed work. However, it is also famous for its gluttony in terms of consumption of device RAM. It makes no difference which one: mobile or landline.

Mozilla Firefox

A free browser with unrivaled security. At least according to the developers. It has an extensive database of all kinds of add-ons and extensions. It also does not load the computer at all. However, it is not at all friendly with Flash content and the player from Adobe.

Former legend. It was once based on its own web engine, but switched to Blink. After this, Opera's popularity plummeted as it began to resemble all the "Chrome-like" browsers. Now the situation is improving. The only drawback of Opera is its very poor availability of applications.

"Yandex browser"

It can be called popular only if you consider that they are trying to push it onto users by hook or by crook along with installed programs. Google Chrome with Russian adaptation. Naturally, it has all the advantages and disadvantages of Chrome.

A new project designed to revive the classic Opera. Since the final release was released recently, it is too early to talk about any interesting additions. But the browser's speed is impressive. Perhaps this browser will soon become the best.

Microsoft Edge

Standard browser in the Windows 10 operating system. Replaced the outdated outcast Internet Explorer. Oddly enough, the Redmond company has come up with something similar to an adequate browser. However, there is no optimization, and there are no add-ons. But it works quickly.

Now let’s look at all these “crafts” in more detail, compare browsers and decide who deserves to take pride of place on our computer.

Google Chrome. Give it speed!

Perhaps the best browser ever. If you do not take into account the increased consumption of RAM. A comparison of browsers by memory consumption clearly shows that Chrome consumes a lot. Even with one tab open. However, one can forgive him for this sin if one remembers his many merits.

Browser launch time is 1.5 seconds. It’s better not to talk about page loading time at all, because measuring it is unrealistic. The Chroma store has a bunch of add-ons for all occasions. Plus - flexibility of configuration. The built-in Flash plugin is also expensive. In general, if you need a browser with all the working elements out of the box, then there is nothing better than Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox. Security Guru

"Ognelis" is an excellent choice for those who value safe surfing. It is also very easy to use and has a huge database of add-ons for full customization him "for himself". In tests it lags somewhat behind Chrome. But only in minor aspects. For example, it takes a little longer to start. And a fanatical attachment to security forced developers to completely abandon the leaky Adobe Flash.

Otherwise, Ognelis is an excellent browser that supports everything you need for comfortable work on the Internet. Separately, I would like to note that the browser is developed by the independent Mozilla Foundation community, which allows it to be used as a standard browser in free operating systems ah Linux family.

Opera. Return of a Legend

After Opera switched to the Blink engine, its popularity fell sharply. "Oldfags" began to scream with one voice that "Opera" was turning into "Chrome". But we can’t do without new technologies. Opera developers realized this and tried to make their browser as modern as possible at the expense of the classic canons. And they did it great. The performance of the new Opera is on par with Firefox and Chrome. And the browser looks like regular Opera.

The only significant disadvantage of Opera is the paucity of additions. Several utilities for blocking ads - that's the whole arsenal. In terms of ease of use, Opera is clearly inferior to the browsers described above. Yes, and it’s very difficult to customize it for yourself. A comparison of browser performance convincingly proves that Opera is worthy of taking an honorable third place in this competition.

"Yandex browser". Set up quietly

The characteristics of this browser can be copied from the classic Chrome. For this is the same program, but with Russian adaptation and default search from Yandex. Maybe someone might be interested in it, but most often it is installed by mistake, forgetting to uncheck the required item when installing some program completely unrelated to the Internet. The inclusion of this brainchild of Yandex in the comparison of browsers is explained solely by its “chrome-likeness”.

Perhaps the browser would have become at least a little popular if not for the annoying and aggressive policy of Yandex in imposing its brainchild. Many users are wildly annoyed when they try to push completely unnecessary program. This is why most people use Chrome. In defiance of Yandex. And Yandex.Browser, by the way, has an excellent adapted search for the Russian segment of the Internet. This is in addition to all the “Khromov” advantages. This is Yandex.Browser. Comparing it with other products makes no sense since it is completely copied.

Vivaldi. Classic in a new wrapper

Against the background of nostalgia for the classic "Opera", the developers tried to create new browser according to the classical canons. What did they do? It's not entirely clear yet. The final release was presented in October 2016. Naturally, numerous patches will be released in updated assemblies. But so far the quality of execution and speed are pleasantly surprising. A comparison of Windows browsers convincingly proves that the newcomer is worthy of taking a prominent place among the recognized masters of the genre.

Vivaldi has only one drawback so far - the paucity of additions. Of course, they exist, but even with them the browser is not yet able to work adequately. However, it is not like other internet browsers. Comparison with the full-fledged final releases of other products is somewhat unfair, because this is a completely new and raw product. When everything works fine in it, then it will be possible to compare it with others.

Microsoft Edge. Second time for the same rake

At first, the new browser from Microsoft amazes with its updated appearance and speed of opening pages. But upon closer examination, you will notice that this is still the same Explorer in a new wrapper and with some modifications. For example, it uses even more RAM than the notorious “Chrome”. And in terms of functionality it lags even behind Vivaldi. Congratulations to the Redmond corporation on yet another failure. A comparison of browsers clearly shows this.

If you look into the depths of Edge, it becomes clear that it is not able to cope with Flash animation and Java Script. How did he get on this list then? All of its popularity is based on the fact that it is the standard browser of the new operating system. Accordingly, all owners of this OS use it to download a more sane browser. And they don't open it anymore. That's all his popularity is. It’s generally funny to look at performance tests, because Edge is trailing behind. What can I say? "Microsoft" in its repertoire.

Browsers for mobile devices on Android

All of the above browsers also have a mobile version. Except, perhaps, Vivaldi. But the developers will eventually eliminate this annoying misunderstanding. A comparison of browsers on Android devices shows that the priorities here change somewhat. The palm goes to Firefox. It is distinguished by adequate display of pages, fast loading and the least amount of consumed RAM.

Chrome has the same problem as on PC. He's too gluttonous. And if this is not very noticeable on a computer, then for a mobile gadget its appetite turns out to be critical. It takes an unrealistically long time to load. Especially on devices with very modest technical characteristics.

"Opera" is popular on mobile devices, so to speak, for old times' sake. Once upon a time, there weren’t many browser alternatives for smartphones. Everyone was sitting at the Opera. But it’s not just habit that plays a role here. Balanced combination of speed, appearance and optimization makes Opera the second most popular browser on Android. A comparison of browsers on Android devices would be incomplete without Opera.

Browsers on Windows Phone

Owners of iOS and WP devices also have an alternative. However, for Windows phone owners, everything is much worse. Their system's meager store doesn't offer much choice. The mobile version of Edge is installed by default. Like a full-fledged one, it is not worth using. Among Windows phone owners, the most popular browser is Opera. Selecting and comparing mobile browsers does not work in this case, since the WP platform has a very narrow range. Some people can still install Ognelis, but its optimization on this mobile platform leaves much to be desired. Why is that? Perhaps it's something to do with Windows itself. Microsoft is known for its glitches in mobile operating systems.

Browsers on iOS

Yabloko owners usually use stock Safari. And this is completely justified, because its balance of speed and performance is exactly what is needed for iOS and the current device. Although some people also install Ognelis, considering it much more convenient for Internet surfing on Apple. Please note, no "Chromes" or "Operas". Yabloko clearly knows a lot about good browsers. A comparison of mobile browsers highlights one that leads by a wide margin - the Most The best decision For mobile device in terms of performance, appearance and driving comfort.

Conclusion

According to everything written above, an almost ideal browser for personal computer- Google Chrome. It is the one that has the best balance of performance, appearance, ergonomics and functionality. It is only let down by its excessive gluttony in terms of RAM. But for modern PCs and laptops this is not a problem.

In the mobile segment, everything is somewhat different. The fast and safe Mozilla Firefox wins the palm here. A comparison of browsers showed that Ognelis confidently outperformed all its competitors. And by an impressive margin. The balance of speed, safety and ergonomics turned out to be ideal. And its low demands on system resources made it possible to launch even on low-power devices.

In general, choosing a browser is a purely individual matter. Use what you like best. However, speed and safety also need to be paid attention to. And may the Internet be with you.

It goes without saying that the best browsers are fast, modern and functional solutions. But how can you choose among dozens of browsers the one, the only, the unique, and the best? In this article we will not tell you about the 10 best browsers, since there is no need to compare such a volume; it is enough to focus on the TOP 3 best browsers for Windows.

Browser overview

Before we move on to the best browsers, let's discuss the major browsers available for Windows. The following browsers are popular today:

• (in new version)

As you may have noticed yourself, all of the above browsers are foreign developments. But if you want a domestic browser, then you have little choice, only two options:

• from Mail

These 7 browsers account for 95% of the total number of browsers used worldwide. There are unusual options, such as , or , but the share of such browsers tends to zero.

The best browser for Windows 7

We recommend choosing the best browser based on where you will be using it. The built-in solution is the Microsoft Edge browser, a good browser, but it is far from the best. All browsers are similar to each other, but in the case of the Microsoft browser, the developer did not take into account that Windows 7 is often used on touch screens, and as a result their browser turned out to be inconvenient.

The browser for Windows 7 is either or. Both browsers allow you to fully exploit the potential touch screens, and at the same time very nimble.

TOP 3 best browsers

It doesn't matter if you're using Windows 10 or old version Windows, and on which device - tablet, computer or laptop, we advise you to choose a browser on any of the following three solutions:

Third place: Yandex.Browser

We are glad that domestic development was able to enter the TOP. This browser is suitable for those who want to get an Internet solution integrated with Yandex products.

Considering that Yandex is the leading search engine and mail service in RuNet, many will appreciate that the browser has a built-in feature quick check almost, and hot tips right in the search bar.

Second place: Google Chrome

This is a classic. A convenient interface for computers and an equally convenient interface for touch screens.

The browser can be significantly expanded in its functionality by downloading additional extensions. And this is not only the notorious, or add-on, but also dozens of unusual solutions.

First place: Opera

We are sure that many will now be surprised why we called the Opera browser the best browser. The functionality of all leaders is similar; for each utility there are additional extensions that allow you to further expand their functionality.

But to become the best, you need to be different in some way, and the Opera browser has this. This browser is the best for two reasons:

• Allows you to significantly save Internet traffic;
• Allows you to access blocked sites;

Yes, the Opera browser in Turbo mode allows you to access sites blocked by Roskomnadzor without any restrictions. To do this, you do not have to configure IP and other smart Internet technologies. And saving traffic is important not only for tablet users, but also for users of desktop versions - after all, it affects the speed of loading pages, and therefore the overall productivity of the user.

It could be in the top 10 best browsers, but not in the TOP 3. This browser, according to reviews of browsers, is overloaded with unnecessary elements, which makes it difficult to receive necessary information. Otherwise, this browser is also quite good. The list of the best browsers of 2016 is no different from the list of the best browsers of 2015, and we think that over the next few years, there will be no significant changes in the TOP.

Which browser is the fastest?

Many people equate the word “best” with “fast”. But the browser must also be stable and secure. Any browser from our TOP 3 fits each of these definitions. It’s difficult to determine which browser is the fastest; they all work quickly if you don’t have problems with your own device. If you notice that your computer has started to slow down, then find out. Or just clean it. For more information about browsers, watch the video:

Internet browsers are universal tools for all operating systems known to the world, both for computers and smartphones. The most popular ones are Windows 10 for PC and Android with iOS for communications. This explains the existence of an extremely large browser market with very fierce competition.

Most of the browsers presented in our top offer a wide range of features. These can be either standard or advanced functions. The latter can be used when downloading from special stores, thus customizing your browser. The initial product can be changed by choosing a theme, setting up bookmarks, or getting rid of ads by installing blockers. In addition, it is recommended to use browsers with built-in security, which will further increase the comfort of use. Some representatives have built-in means of bypassing operator blocking and have “free” traffic redirected through the entire global network.

Top 10 best browsers for Windows

10 Comodo Dragon

Browser with good potential
Country: USA
Rating (2019): 4.5

Another browser based on Chromium. Positioned by the developer as the fastest browser with the best level of protection. There is synchronization with Google services, but with a higher level of secrecy. Compatibility is also pleasing - the Internet browser works well on Windows 10, 8.1 and 7. The convenient user interface is initially complemented by a standard package of extensions from Comodo.

As for the data exchange speed, there is still a lag from the original, but it still does not cause problems. Built-in protection eliminates many page freezes.

9 Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

Simplicity and minimalism in everything
Country: USA
Rating (2019): 4.6

Microsoft Internet Explorer has gone through many ups and downs, but remains unbroken to this day. Among the advantages of the browser, we highlight:

• economical use of system resources;
• simplicity;
• Available on all Windows systems.

Version 11 was devoid of many “sores” previous versions and offers good data loading speed, operating stability and compatibility with many platforms and systems - Windows 7 or 8.1 will run it without any problems. Tests of popular online publications have determined that support for extensions is rather weak. In addition, a bug is relevant when the OS begins to request permission to operate through the browser, due to which it “hijacks” the system, making work impossible.

8 Microsoft Edge

Full integration with everyone Windows services 10
Country: USA
Rating (2019): 4.7

The new Microsoft Edge browser is included in Windows package 10 is on a par with the long-suffering Explorer and is designed to replace its outdated progenitor, ousting the modern giants. Among the advantages we note:

• extremely high speed;
• built-in document reading mode.

Edge is extremely good on the “ten”, but attempts to promote its new OS on the market, the functionality of the browser on Windows 7 and 8.1 is reduced to nothing - you simply cannot run it. The most cunning users have created so-called “ virtual machines» to bypass the ban. As a last resort, if you want to use Edge but own Firefox, you have the option of installing a custom theme that will make your browser look almost identical to the original.

Works well on tablets and with Cortana allow it to almost completely supplant Explorer , leaving the latter a niche in the corporate segment. The main problem when using it is excessive intrusiveness and the desire of Windows 10 to make it the default browser at any opportunity.

7 Tor Browser

Privacy Leader
Country: USA
Rating (2019): 4.8

Originally created for military purposes, this browser is a leader in privacy, routing traffic over random Internet connections around the world. It includes a package of tools, essentially being a significantly expanded analogue of Firefox. You can customize absolutely everything without saving even a shred of information about yourself on the Internet.

If you run it from a flash drive, then no one will be able to determine that the browser is launched from your personal computer. By keeping all data private and blocking tracking cookies, this browser guarantees a safe pastime on the Internet. Plus, it's still fast and runs smoothly on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10.

6 Yandex. Browser

A good product from a domestic manufacturer
Country Russia
Rating (2019): 4.8

We haven't forgotten about Yandex. Browser. The browser is written on the well-known Chromium engine. Among the advantages of the browser are:

• good optimization in Windows 1 and 10;
• synchronization with many Yandex services;
• accessibility and ease of installation, sometimes even unnecessary.

The domestic product is often compared to the giant Chrome , since they have a lot in common. In addition to the common “base” on which both browsers are written, they have excellent synchronization. However, you can be proud of Yandex in terms of optimization, since even if you have many tabs, it does not “eat up” your RAM like its American counterpart.

To provide better protection, you can install Kaspersky Password Manager and protect your passwords from intruders. Among the minuses, it is worth highlighting the excessive zeal of the domestic developer to distribute their product, “sewing” the distribution into all kinds of setup files programs. Thus, if you are not a fan of Yandex, you should be extremely careful when downloading programs, because in addition to the browser itself, several extensions will be installed on your computer.

5 Chromium

The best platform for creating browsers
Country: USA
Rating (2019): 5.0

According to legend, Yandex and Chrome were written in Chromium , although not everything is so simple. In fact Chrome is solely the brainchild Google, while Chromium became a platform with open source code. Anyone with basic knowledge, can open it, explore and create your own Internet browser.

Thanks to all this, this browser is a testing ground for the introduction of new features and is actively used all over the world. As for the average user, he will have to deal with minor limitations, such as the lack of error reporting. Otherwise, it is still a very fast and high-quality product with excellent optimization, devoid of its former “rawness”.

4 Opera

The most underrated browser
Country: Norway
Rating (2019): 5.0

The undeservedly forgotten Opera deserves more and that's a fact. Among the advantages it has:

• efficient turbo mode;
• fast start;
• built-in ad blocker.

Its market share is only 1%, which is extremely strange. A simple and intuitive interface coupled with Opera Turbo compresses Internet traffic, directing it through official services project, increasing speed, which is especially useful for broadband connections. Compression saves traffic when using and mobile version– relevant for fans of limited tariffs. Redirection removes many of your provider's restrictions on the content shown.

Excellent compatibility with secure sites allows you not to think about the fact that your data will be stolen by attackers, unless, of course, you yourself give it away, giving the go-ahead for the processing of personal information. The built-in ad blocker will help you get rid of banner headaches, and the power saving mode looks good on laptops and smartphones. One of the disadvantages of the browser is weak support for extensions compared to its competitors.

3 Vivaldi

Best customization options
Country: USA
Rating (2019): 5.0

A new milestone in the development of Internet browsers is offered by Vivaldi, which has a creative interface and incredible options for settings, which resulted in a slight decrease in performance. However, this difference is difficult to notice with the naked eye and most users do not pay attention to it.

The entire style and structure of the browser is up to you. You can pin sites to both the sidebars and the bottom, using the main work area for overview only. Tabs can be grouped to avoid crowding, which is what many Internet browsers suffer from. Vivaldi is based on Chromium, which makes it possible to download many extensions from the official Google store. Thus, the browser is a new and fresh approach to Internet surfing.

2 Google Chrome

High speed when system resources are available
Country: USA
Rating (2019): 5.0

Google Company is proud of the following features of its brainchild:

• high speed;
• endless possibility of modernization.

This is counterbalanced by the large and sometimes excessive use of system resources. It is the most popular browser in the world and the number of its downloads is growing every day. Cross-platform, amazing stability, simplicity and functionality make it the best browser in the world. Almost.

The wide selection of extensions available means you can customize your browser based on your personal tastes and preferences. Functions parental controls and a wide range of settings to ensure maximum operating efficiency have a positive effect on the use of the browser by children and older people. The main disadvantage of Chrome is the extremely wide process tree when running in Windows, which uses a large amount of RAM. Initially weak protection of personal data is gradually being corrected by developers. They are especially actively promoting HTTPS encryption. Among the possibilities of the “future”, it is necessary to note the excellent compatibility with virtual reality.

1 Mozilla Firefox

Best browser
Country: USA
Rating (2019): 5.0

The first place in our top deservedly goes to Mozilla Firefox for Windows. Among its main advantages are:

• high speed;
• monitoring system resources;
• high level of personal data protection.

After a recent large-scale update, Fire Fox has once again supplanted the popular Google Chrome. The update made it possible to improve support for extensions, and the new revised network code smoothed out the gap in speed with competitors. Innovations not only simplify work, but also force the browser to use computer resources more economically, even with many open tabs.

Firefox receives additional points for bonuses thanks to the developers' care for users' personal data. The project is non-commercial, which means that developers do not need to sell information to third parties. Recent updates have made it possible to access websites without entering a password, as well as block pop-up ads. Separately, there is Firefox WebVR for viewing pages in virtual reality mode, which is very popular in business and sales. The only drawback of the browser is a slight lag in loading “heavy” pages from Chrome.