Since the Windows 10 update, there has been plenty talk about all its cool new features and updates. With the update, Microsoft decided to completely eliminate their Internet Explorer browser and replace it with Microsoft Edge, which is meant to be much faster and more energy efficient. Not much, however, has been said about the new upgraded Internet server; that is until recently.
Microsoft has recently claimed that their Internet browser is not only faster but also better for battery life. The exact claims are that the Edge is actually 24 to 43 percent more energy efficient when it comes to browsing than its competitors (TopTech.com).
“Edge lets you browse and watch longer, so you can get more out of your devices without worrying about finding an outlet.†– Jason Weber, Microsoft Director of the Web
Among all of these claims of battery efficiency, there are many other upgrades Microsoft has developed through this new browser. For instance, the new design is much lighter than its predecessor, Internet Explorer. It also has the online assistant, Cortana, incorporated into the browsing, which is already a plus in itself when compared to Chrome. However, when installing Chrome, Adobe Flash is also installed, which is an important program to have. Because Google Chrome’s extensions, like this one, the browser tends to slow down. This is also where Microsoft Edge has the advantage of being a faster browser, thus the most battery efficient.
Is the Edge’s efficiency enough for Internet users to make the switch from Chrome? Many would say no. Even though, Chrome happens to be slightly slower, there are many features and extensions that come along with it that are considered to be the best. In the end, Microsoft would have to do more than securing battery life in order to convince users to make the switch. Â
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