Porównanie przeglądarek internetowych

Testy wskazują, że przeglądarka Opera zużywa mniej pamięci od swoich przeciwników, ponadto Opera GX ma wbudowane limitery RAM/CPU.

Z drugiej strony Chrome jest znany z używania dużych zasobów pamięci i CPU poprzez uruchamianie dużej ilości procesów w tle.

Opera includes a built-in Ad Blocker that prevents your browser from being littered with ads. Plus, when you block ads and popups you’re better protected from malvertising, and webpages load faster. Opera's Ad Blocker also lets you unblock ads for any website you want, giving you complete control over what ads you see online.

This type of ad blocking feature is not available in Chrome.

Unlike Chrome, the Opera browser includes a Tracker Blocker that blocks analytic scripts, cryptojacking, tracking pixels and other methods of data collection. Opera’s tracker blocking feature is accessible through the ad blocking shield icon in its address bar, and you can customize lists and exceptions. In settings, you can choose to auto-clear cookies and site data when closing Opera as well as block third-party cookies.

In Chrome, third-party cookies can also be blocked in settings, though it doesn't apply to Google itself. Google collects a lot of user data from Chrome by default, and privacy settings are in a separate section (You and Google), where most of the sync features are enabled by default. This includes address bar autocomplete cookies, browsing history, Google Drive content sharing, statistics and crash reports sending.

VPN (wirtualna sieć prywatna) to najważniejsza funkcja dla Twojej prywatności online. Opera dostarcza darmowy VPN dla przeglądarki, który oferuje prywatność i bezpieczeństwo dla Twoich sesji przeglądania, gdy go aktywujesz. Jest darmowy, wbudowany w przeglądarkę internetową Opera i nie wymaga żadnej subskrypcji czy logowania się.

Chrome nie posiada żadnego wbudowanego VPNu.

Opera has the most popular messengers built right into the web browser. This lets you chat using Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Bluesky and VKontakte more directly from your sidebar, no matter which tab you’re using. Chrome does not have integrated messengers.

The world of music is at your fingertips without opening another app. Just click Music Player in the Opera browser sidebar and play your favorite music from the most popular streaming services, like Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Deezer and Tidal, directly in your browser. Firefox does not have this feature.

Opera's built-in Ad Blocker ensures your browsing isn’t littered with dozens of ads. And when it blocks ads, web pages load faster and you enjoy more protection from malvertising. Firefox also has a built-in adblocker, but most users opt for a separate extension that works better.

When browsing on a laptop with no way to plug it in, saving battery life is a great advantage - especially when you need your device for work. The Opera browser’s Battery Saver feature extends your battery life by up to 35% without sacrificing performance. Firefox does not have such a feature.

Flow is Opera's custom feature that allows you to securely send attachments (notes, files, images, links) between devices, including your mobile phone. All you have to do is scan the QR code to connect your desktop browser to your mobile version. Anything you send between devices with the Flow feature is encrypted for privacy and security, and is immediately available in your other device’s Opera browser. Mozilla Firefox used to have a similar feature, but it was discontinued in 2020.

Do you keep a lot of tabs open at the same time? The Opera browser allows you to group them into separate workspaces so you can organize them by context, like work, shopping, gaming - whatever you want. With one click, you can switch between these groups to keep related tabs together and deal with less at one time. Firefox does not have a workspaces feature, but similar addons can be downloaded for it.

W sieci istnieje złośliwe oprogramowanie, które może podejrzeć Twój schowek i zmienić dane, które kopiujesz i wklejasz. W ten sposób hakerzy mogą sprawić, byś wysłał pieniądze na ich konto. Aby temu zapobiec, Opera włączyła do swojej przeglądarki funkcję Ochrony wklejania.

Kiedy kopiujesz i wklejasz informacje, funkcja ochrony wklejania w Operze monitoruje informacje przez pewien czas lub do momentu wklejenia i ostrzega Cię, jeśli dane zostaną zmienione. Edge nie posiada tej funkcji.

The Opera browser comes with the built-in Music Player feature, right in the sidebar. Player lets you connect to music services, like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal and Deezer, as well as switch between them any time. When you click the Music Player icon in the sidebar, a handy panel opens up with the music services you’ve connected to, so you don’t have to switch between tabs or windows. Also, when audio starts playing on a webpage, like if you start a YouTube video, the music in Music Player automatically pauses, then resumes when the other source stops.

Microsoft Edge does not have an integrated music player.

A virtual private network protects your online privacy by masking your location and encrypting your online traffic. Opera has a free browser VPN built right into the Opera browser, which doesn’t require logging in or subscribing.

Microsoft Edge is currently testing its Secure Network feature, which is quite similar. However, you need to log in with your Microsoft account to enable it. Another difference is that Edge automatically connects to the nearest location, while Opera’s Free VPN lets you choose from a number of locations.

The Opera browser has social media apps, like Instagram, Bluesky, and X, built right into the browser’s sidebar, making it easy to keep up with social media while browsing the web. Once you’ve signed in, you can just click the icon on your sidebar to pop out the app’s panel. This way you can browse, post, and chat without opening new tabs or windows.

Microsoft makes Edge the default browser on Windows devices automatically. While you can change your default web browser through the start menu (default apps), you cannot uninstall Microsoft Edge without deeper technical knowledge.

The Opera browser is not the default browser for any device, meaning that its 350+ million users have specifically chosen to download and use Opera.