What are the best energy efficient web browser for linux/windows ?

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Best energy efficient web browser for linux/windows	Price	License	Based On
-- GNU IceCat	-	OpenSource	Mozilla Firefox
-- Brave	free	OpenSource (MPL)	Chromium core
-- Falkon	free	OpenSource (GPLv3)	QupZilla

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Brave

Top Pro

Tor is available right in the browser

Top Con

Still dependent on Google

Since it's based on Chrome. See More

JoyfulLadon's Experience

I can run 5 Instances of Chrome at the same time. I also run Brave; Std, Beta & Developer (same with Opera, same setup) since closing one of the Brave ones do not close the others like what happens in Chrome (very, very, very annoying). I also run Waterfox so I can sync tabs with my iPhone (I like Firefox's old extensions). I just installed Vivaldi again (newer laptop with 12gb RAM but still Chrome leaves me with 1.8GB usually max after I get going using my laptop). Let alone my CPU use with Chrome. Brave and Vivaldi use Chrome Extensions too. Vivaldi has a Standalone install option, just tried running all 3 I installed so far and closing one keeps the others open !!! So I'm probably going to slowly move away from Chrome for now and just switch to Brave (3 version), Vivaldi and Opera (3 versions, but not the same Session Manager I'm used to so Vivaldi will probably be used more and more now).. Since I run numerous Chrome users I used my old laptops settings profile extensions and used Developer mode to install them / transfer them. Now I always get the Developer mode popup, very annoying. Found a workaround with https://github.com/Ceiridge/Chrome-Developer-Mode-Extension-Warning-Patcher/releases' But need to do it with every Chrome update, wow, PITA. Chrome Seriously EATS up the Resources !!! https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/releases Might have to click on Assets icon to see some of them. I did try to see if Brave has a standalone installer where I could choose Advanced and install it like I did Vivaldi. Used RevoUninstaller Pro Tracer option in case I screwed things up (used for many, many years). Tried numerous options and all it did was update my already installed versions. No Advanced options, so that was very disappointing in case I really want this to become my main browser, which I was leaning towards. Like it on my iPhone, can use FaceID to lock it down. Make a desktop notepad with name of browser and date last used with notes in Title what you used it for last. Overtime this really, really helps. Even with a Session Manager this is Very Useful; Brave Stb_0507_How Build.....__042920_YT; Covid-19 Vids.txt Brave Beta_0505_Am; AndroidTV, 76 Tabs___042220_Am; Safes Brave Dev_0506_K-Bid Misc. Auctions Now from today's new install it's going to be Vivaldi with Standalone install (NOT in Program Files Folder !!!) S for Standard. Maybe should of done VStd ?? VS-LM1_050820__Brave & Opera Can Install Standalone like Vivaldi VS-LM2_050820__ VBeta-LM1_050820_____ See More

Specs

License:OpenSource (MPL)

Based On:Chromium core

Browser Engine:Blink

Top Pro

Very Fast and built in adblock.

The fastest browser out there. With the latest update Brave is my favorite browser on my PC and on my Phone. The built in adblock and the rewards system are amazing. See More

Top Con

No reader view

Can be accessed with an extension though. See More

Top Pro

Now supports Chrome Webstore

It's now a faster, less intrusive Chrome. See More

Top Con

Uses Google as its default search engine

Quite ironic for the "privacy" browser. See More

Top Pro

Built in torrent client

Top Con

Sync issues

Unable to sync extensions, no cloud sync (only device sync). See More

Top Pro

Built in Adblock

Contains an optional "Allow Brave Acceptable Ads" So you can support the site you truly enjoy. See More

Top Con

Dumbed down in the latest versions

In previous versions, Brave felt more like Firefox. Now it's been dumbed down, it feels more like Chrome/Chromium. For example: There's no menu-bar. See More

Top Pro

Option to disable additional privacy concerns

Like fingerprint tracking. See More

Top Con

Hypocritical/deceptive stance on privacy and advertisement

Brave is advertised as a browser that respects your privacy and blocks ads while still supporting content creators. However, at the same time the company is making deals with Facebook, Twitter and others to whitelist their trackers and ads. See More

Top Pro

Faster than Google Chrome

Brave consistently beats Chrome in speed, might have to do with less tracking being run in the background See More

Top Pro

Sync is now available

The CON from below (no sync) is now added. See More

Top Pro

Safety and privacy well taken care of

Things like https everywhere and no tracking are standard with Brave. In most other browsers, things like these are optional at best. See More

Top Pro

Free/libre software

Released to the community under the Mozilla Public License (MPL), this software respect the FSF's four freedoms, including the freedom to use, modify, and redistribute with or without modification freely. See More

Top Pro

Developed by creator of Mozilla and Javascript

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Answer 3

Falkon

License:OpenSource (GPLv3)

Based On:QupZilla

Browser Engine:Qt WebEngine (Blink)

Default Search Engine:DuckDuckGo

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What are the best energy efficient web browser for linux/windows ?

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GNU IceCat

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My Recommendation for GNU IceCat

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Brave

My Recommendation for Brave

My Recommendation for Brave

Tor is available right in the browser

Still dependent on Google

Very Fast and built in adblock.

No reader view

Now supports Chrome Webstore

Uses Google as its default search engine

Built in torrent client

Sync issues

Built in Adblock

Dumbed down in the latest versions

Option to disable additional privacy concerns

Hypocritical/deceptive stance on privacy and advertisement

Faster than Google Chrome

Sync is now available

Safety and privacy well taken care of

Free/libre software

Developed by creator of Mozilla and Javascript

Falkon

My Recommendation for Falkon

My Recommendation for Falkon

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