Weeks ago, we posted a review of the top two browsers Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, but now it seems that the authority on tech has finally given a definite remark on the best browser; yes, it is Mozilla Firefox.
The Web Browser Grand Prix has tallied up eight categories of testing, divided into performance and non-performance breakdown.
It was a close fight between Firefox and Chrome when it comes to Wait Times, JavaScript/DOM, HTML5/CSS3, and Hardware Acceleration. In fact it would have been a tie as they easily surpassed Opera Next, IE 10, and Opera.
However, Firefox took the crown with the nonperformance categories including Memory Efficiency, Reliability, Security, and Standards Conformance.
As per WBGP's review, Firefox offers fast and proper page loads as compared to the 'terrible' page load reliability of Chrome.
The site further notes: Although this is not the first time that Firefox has edged out Chrome, this is the most punishing margin of victory. It's as if Mozilla knew just where to strike. Now, the onus is on Google to either completely outpace Firefox in performance (as it once did), or focus on addressing Chrome's own weaknesses. Either way, Mozilla buys Firefox some time at the top.
For a quick look on the browser's features here's the simplified version of our list before:
User Interface
Google Chrome's minimalist interface is more glorified the Firefox's detailed look. The Firefox menus include File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Tools, and Help, while Chrome only displays two icons on the upper right part of the page: a 3-lined icon for customizing the settings and options and the bookmark sign.
Invisible mode settings
To keep everything off the record, Google Chrome has an "incognito" mode, while Firefox offers the "Start Private Browsing" option under the tools tab.
Security features
Both browsers have an anti-malware tool that notifies users whenever they try to enter a site known for installing viruses, spyware, and other malicious code. However, Mozilla Firefox takes on the security aspect as it supports the "Master Password" feature, while Google Chrome does not.
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