When comparing Windows Defender vs Panda Free Antivirus, the Slant community recommends Windows Defender for most people. In the question“What is the best antivirus software for Windows?” Windows Defender is ranked 1st while Panda Free Antivirus is ranked 16th.
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Pros
Pro No Ads
Pro 100% Detection Rate (according to AV-Test)
As of March 2021, Defender has been scoring perfect 6 in AV-Test ratings in all 3 categories for almost a year. The last time it scored a non-perfect score was in April 2020 which was a long time ago.
Pro Part of Windows
Pro Lightweight
Pro Excellent protection
In benchmark tests done by av-test, Panda Antivirus got a perfect score.
Pro No more updates
Cloud antivirus means users no longer have to update their system or see dialogue boxes annoying them. Every year or two it prompts you to install major updates to the application, but that's it!
Pro Hassle free protection
Runs in the background and silently quarantines viruses with scaring the user.
Cons
Con It doesn't even get anything
Con Harder to set exceptions and restore for false positives
Defender and its options isn't as accessible as other av programs.
Con Below average performance
While easy to use and never requiring updates, it does slow down the loading of programs. The rate of slow down ranks it below average performance for launching applications.
Con Popups asking you to buy
When you start your computer you will get a small ad for a moment asking you to upgrade to the paid version, if you are using the free version.