Best browsers 2020

Hello.

New Year and Christmas are already very soon, and I, in general, as usual (over the past few years ☝) publish a small note with the most relevant browsers for the next 2020.

Especially, this article can be useful for those users who have to work on the Internet for several hours every day. A simple example: if you spend at least 2-3 minutes every day. on an inconvenient menu (in search of bookmarks, some options) - then almost ~ 15 hours will be typed in a year! Those. 15 hours wasted because of some bullshit.

Agree, the question is worth spending 10-15 minutes one time. and install the most convenient and fastest browser.

Okay, now without unnecessary lyrics, closer to the topic ...

👉 Note:

1) Edge and Internet Explorer browsers were not included in the review;

2) despite the popularity of the TOR browser, it was also not included in the review (not everyone needs it, besides, its speed leaves much to be desired ...);

3) if you need browser for the weak old PC / laptop - use this selection.

❶ Yandex browser

Official website: //browser.yandex.ru/

Main window - Yandex browser

Yandex browser is a product from the most famous Russian search engine. The browser stands out from the rest of the best integration with useful services: maps, mail, market, cloud drive, zen, news, etc. All this works right out of the box, and no further than 1-2 mouse clicks. 👌

In general, if you are from Russia and often use Yandex services, then the choice is obvious for you ...

Key features:

high speed of work ("turbo" mode allows you to quickly load pages even with a slow Internet);
checking all downloaded files and visited sites (the browser checks everything you work with for viruses and malware!);
built-in aggressive ad blocker;
the presence of "Alice" - you can use your voice to "communicate" with the browser and give it commands (for example, you can ask: "How many degrees is outside the window?", Alice will answer: "-5 ° С, dress warmer ...");
synchronization of bookmarks and settings between different devices (this is useful if you install Yandex browser not only on a PC, but also, for example, on a phone or tablet);
with the help of specials. so it is possible to change the browser beyond recognition;
full support and compatibility with Windows 7/8/10.

❷ Chrome

Official website: //www.google.com/intl/ru/chrome/

Chrome - the main browser window

One of the most popular browsers on the Internet (from Google). It is distinguished by its simple design (where nothing distracts you), fast speed of work, a good degree of security, automatic updates, and a huge number of add-ons.

Well, what else does an inexperienced user who does not have any specific tasks need? That's it ...

Key features:

very fast and stable;
"smart" start screen: offers a choice of a search line, the most visited sites, voice dialing of a request, access to mail;
availability of anonymity mode "Incognita" ;
minimalist design;
Sandbox technology: protects against malware infection;
cross-platform, synchronization between different devices;
the browser has a huge number of extensions and add-ons.

❸ Opera

Official website: //www.opera.com/ru

Opera - start screen

Opera differs from the above browsers by the presence of a number of built-in tools (they do not affect the speed of work). Many of them are extremely useful (for example, like the same VPN), and greatly help out in difficult times ...

I will add that even if you do not like this browser, I highly recommend having it as a backup (when you need to download something / or check when the main browser cannot do it).

Key features:

built-in turbo page loading mode (turns on when the Internet is slow);
built-in free VPN (what is it);
battery saving module (useful for smartphones and laptops);
auto-blocking of ads (although sometimes this tool cuts useful elements and menus of the viewed website);
the presence of a torrent client (i.e. to download torrents you do not need special programs like uTorrent);
the ability to read RSS feeds;
watching video in small windows, on top of an open web page (i.e., in frames);
news feed based on your interests;
currency converter, and much more.

❹ Firefox

Official website: //www.mozilla.org/ru/firefox/new/

Firefox - start screen

Firefox (or "Fox" among the people) is a free multifunctional browser, which is one of the few that runs on its own Quantum engine (allows the browser to consume less memory than its competitors).

It is also worth noting that a large number of add-ons (plugins, extensions) have been released for Firefox, there are Yandex elements (allow you to closely integrate the browser with a search engine, mail, maps, etc.).

Key features:

the browser is somewhat slower than Chrome in speed, but it consumes less memory (according to the developers, in certain situations - up to 30%!);
the ability to work with a much larger number of open tabs (without brakes) than in other browsers;
the presence of private browsing with protection from tracking;
customizable interface, Yandex elements, visual tabs, etc.;
built-in reading mode (to make your eyes less tired);
very convenient sidebar for working with a large number of bookmarks (called by Ctrl + B);
a huge number of unique plugins.

❺ Atom

Official website: //browser.ru/

Atom - start page

Atom is a new redesigned browser from Mail.ru. It is positioned as a private and secure browser (and these are not just words: through a special panel, you can deny the site access to your camera, microphone, etc.). Developed on the basis of Chromium (like their previous product Amigo).

It is worth noting the close integration of the browser with social. networks and services from Mail.ru (mail, My World, etc.). To get to the necessary services - you need 1 (2) click of the left mouse button. 👌

Key features:

according to the assurances of the developers - Atom loads pages 20-40% faster than Edge (I'm not sure about the speed, but that consumes less memory - that's for sure);
Optimized loading of sites and services from Mail.ru (even with a slow Internet connection - the company's sites open quite quickly);
the ability to open "Incognito" tabs next to the usual ones (there is an option that allows certain sites to always open in incognito mode);
the ability to listen to music in the special. window - a frame (over the page being viewed);
fully customizable start page (with links to the sites you visit most);
the ability to create notes (right on the start page - this way you will not forget anything!);
built-in news feed based on your interests.

❻ UC Browser

Official website: //www.ucweb.com/

UC Browser - main window

UC Browser (popularly "Squirrel") is a very popular browser from the Chinese company UCWeb. Initially, this application was released only for mobile phones (and gained popularity) - versions for Windows were also released.

The browser is very fast, with a built-in page compression module. Powered by Chromium and Trident engines.

Key features:

built-in page compression module (allows you to significantly speed up their loading and processing);
there is an ad blocker;
presence of an incognito mode;
synchronization of bookmarks and settings via the "cloud";
module for auto-transferring bookmarks from any other browser;
the ability to quickly change the background of the page (very convenient on non-standard sites);
availability of a QR code scanner;
built-in support for FLASH (now by default in many browsers the flash player is already disabled).

❼ Vivaldi

Official website: //vivaldi.com/ru/

Vivaldi - main window

Vivaldi is a browser from the developer of good old Opera (if anyone else remembers it ☝).It is worth noting that it appeared relatively recently (in 2015), however, it is already quite popular.

The browser is noticeably distinguished by the presence of functions that were in Opera 12th version: a mega-convenient sidebar, a picture display mode, notes, tab preview on mouseover, trash bin with closed tabs, visual tabs, etc.

Key features:

fast and very flexible (the interface and tabs can be customized);
built-in download manager and mail client;
the most convenient side menu: bookmarks, notes, setting the location of tabs, start menu, working with tabs, etc.;
the ability to create screenshots without leaving your browser;
reading mode (the font is made larger, the background is neutral, all unnecessary markup and text formatting will be cleared);
the ability to use hot keys;
search in several search engines at once;
support for extensions and plugins from Chrome.

❽ SlimJet

Official website: //www.slimjet.com/ru/

SlimJet - main window

SlimJet - This web browser is built on top of the Chromium and Blink engines. Differs in good speed of work, built-in convenient functions (about them below), and a module for downloading files (allowing you to speed up downloading by 2-10 times!).

It is also worth noting that the browser consumes RAM quite "economically": 10-20% memory savings (compared to the same Opera or Chrome) when working with 15+ open tabs.

Key features:

the browser is set by default to block all ads (on any sites);
blocking all pop-up windows (especially important recently);
high speed of downloading files (in some cases up to 10 times faster than in other browsers);
"smart" auto-filling of forms (for example, registration and login to sites is greatly simplified);
support for mouse gestures;
good integration with social networks;
the ability to download videos from online hosting;
the ability to translate text from one language to another (both the entire web page and a separate part of it).

❾ Maxthon

Official website: //ru.maxthon.com/

Maxthon - start page

Maxthon is a fairly fast browser that runs on two engines Webkit and Trident at once (according to the assurances of the developers, they managed to find a certain balance that allows the browser to squeeze the maximum speed out of PC resources).

It is also worth noting that a lot of useful tools are built into the browser (ad blocker, password manager, virtual mail, private browsing, night mode, etc.). All this is available immediately "out of the box", without installing additional. extensions (of which there are also enough).

Key features:

uses two engines: Webkit and Trident;
auto-blocking ads;
there is a tool Pass Keeper (convenient password manager);
built-in night mode;
simple and convenient design in a minimalist style
the ability to save web pages to the cloud (almost like favorites, only you get all the material on the page as a whole);
the presence of UUMail (virtual mailbox);
built-in reading mode (to reduce eye strain, especially useful for sites with small print), etc.

❿ Brave

Official website: //brave.com/

Brave - main program window

A relatively new browser, which became available for use by ordinary users only in the middle of 2019. It is worth noting that Brave is gaining popularity quite quickly, and is considered one of the safest and most anonymous browsers on the web.

It is highly recommended for use when connecting to the Internet in public places (cafes, parks, airports ...).

Key features:

the browser works through a built-in VPN (this allows you to ensure maximum information protection);
auto-blocking of ads and malicious sites;
blocking tracking trackers, miners, various web analytics, counters, etc.;
the function of private browsing of sites (browsing history is not kept, after closing the browser - all cache, links, and the history of browsed sites - will be cleared);
tight integration with the TOR browser.

Additions on the topic are welcome ...

All the best!

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