Which browser is better: Google Chrome or Yandex

Choosing the best browser is always difficult, especially when it is not clear how both products differ from each other.  Google Chrome and Yandex have similar basic functionality, the same engine, comparable speed, reliability and consistency of operation.

Usually, users are based on personal preferences and tastes. But are there objective differences? Let's take a look and compare two popular browsers.

Comparison of Google Chrome and Yandex browsers

The undisputed leader among all browsers is Google Chrome. According to statistics, it accounts for 55% of all users in Russia. Yandex browser ranks second – 21%.

It seems that the answer to the question is obvious. But it's not that simple. Google Chrome is the default browser for many Android devices, unlike Yandex.

Startup speed

Which browser is better: Google Chrome or Yandex

Startup time is one of the most important characteristics. It is by this parameter that the user has the first impression of the browser.

Both Web browsers start approximately the same way. That's what the same engine means! At that stage, there is no winner.

Page loading speed

Which browser is better: Google Chrome or Yandex

Some users just need to know who loads the site faster. Based on this knowledge, they can already make a choice. After all, the speed of loading pages determines how convenient, comfortable and fast it will be to use the web browser.

Comparative analysis:

  1. YouTube.com. This site has a lot of data, is voluminous and heavy. Google managed to load it in 3.44 seconds, and Yandex coped with the task in 3.66 seconds.
  2. The second was a lightweight site with few elements on the pages. Google spent only one second, and Yandex – 1.3.

Here, Google Chrome was the best. It loads pages faster than the second browser, regardless of the volume of the site. Its built-in optimization mechanisms work most correctly, although the difference is not so great.

RAM Usage

For those users who are trying to save on PC resources, this point is important. This is especially true for those who do not have a particularly powerful computer. There are already legends about the voracity of Google Chrome, but for the purity and objectivity of the experiment, you need to check both browsers.

To check the RAM consumption, a number of tabs were opened:

  1. The first test without additional tabs.At Yandex, the core itself occupies 145 Megabytes, the GPU – 133 Megabytes, the new tab – 53 Megabytes. Only 331.Google has: the core is 116 MEGAbytes, the GPU is 110 MEGAbytes, and the empty tab is 26 MEGAbytes. A total of 252.
  2. 4 tabs. Google Chrome is almost 200 megabytes. Yandex – 205 MEGAbytes.
  3. 10 tabs from the main YouTube page. Google – 480 Megabytes of memory. Yandex.Browser – 297 MB.

In its pure form, Yandex consumes more than the second browser. However, with a further increase in the load, it often shows better results.

Browser settings

Which browser is better: Google Chrome or Yandex

When it comes to settings, the minimum difference is clear. This is due to the fact that both web browsers have the same engine. Even the Settings pages are almost identical.

With Yandex, you can turn off and on user protection, change the location of tabs, control the "Turbo" mode. Google Chrome doesn't have that.

Add-on Support

Chrome has an impressive Google Webstore store with a variety of add-ons for every occasion. All plugins are created specifically for this browser.

Unlike Google, Yandex does not have its own catalog of extensions. The domestic browser is "omnivorous" in terms of additional settings. You can easily download extensions from the store of the same Google.

Privacy

Which browser is better: Google Chrome or Yandex

Google does not hide the fact that it collects data about its users and transfers information to other companies. Google accumulates almost all user actions: voice commands, location data, interests, queries, place of residence, and so on. Even after closing the browser, the program continues to monitor its client.

Yandex.Browser also can not boast of improved privacy. The state of affairs is almost no different from a foreign browser.

User Protection

Chrome or Yandex protects the user better? Yandex has a database that stores information about malicious sites. Also, the domestic browser checks for security the downloaded files. The Protect protection system, which includes a variety of tools, is built directly into the browser and is considered the first of its kind. Its functions are:

  • Protect your connection when logging in over public Wi-Fi and prevent data interception
  • preservation of the security of the user's personal information;
  • fraud protection;
  • Scan sites for viruses.

The second browser does not have a similar function. However, it has its own database, which includes dangerous sites, and scans files for viruses. If necessary, they are blocked, and a warning window pops up.

The uniqueness of the

Which browser is better: Google Chrome or Yandex

Google wanted to make not a multifunctional browser, but a fast, simple, reliable and secure program. Other not particularly important extensions can be added by the user himself. Google has decided to stick to the style of minimalism.

Yandex is rather a beautiful, fast, secure and multifunctional browser. Among its features:

  • "Turbo" mode;
  • scoreboard with visual bookmarks and a bright interface;
  • Mouse gestures
  • view books in different formats;
  • bright and colorful animated screensavers on the first page (here on taste and color);
  • "smart string" that understands user requests;
  • fast translation of words.

Which browser is better

Let's calculate the points for all the points listed above to understand which browser is better (the first is Google Chrome, the second is Yandex):

  1. Startup speed: 1:1.
  2. Page loading speed: 1:0.
  3. RAM usage: 1:1.
  4. Browser settings: 0:1.
  5. Add-on support: 1:1.
  6. Privacy: 0:0.
  7. User protection: 0:1.
  8. Uniqueness: 0:1.

The final score: 4:6 – a couple of steps ahead was the Russian browser Yandex. Received at first coolly, during its existence it was able to radically change the opinion of users about itself for the better.

And in general, the choice is simple. If popularity, lightning speed and minimalistic design are important to you, then Google Chrome will become your friend. Yandex is suitable for those who prefer a non-standard interface and a variety of additional functions.

Mike Lombardi/ author of the article

QA Engineer, Head of Automated Software Testing Department. Knowledge of Java, C/C++, JSP, HTML, XML, JavaScript, SQL, and Oracle PL/SQL. Journalist and Columnist in the IT field. Website Creator and Administrator.

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