Anti Virus Andy

McAfee vs Windows Defender


I believe that McAfee is better than Windows Defender!
I have used both Anti Virus programs on my own pc. And have carefully tested both in virtual environments as well. You can see the test results in the comparison table below. Where it is obvious that McAfee is a better choice than Windows Defender!

McAfeeWindows Defender
LogoMcafeeWindows Defender
Feature List
  • Two-way firewall
  • Ransomware protection
  • Password Manager
  • Encrypted storage
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Parental control
All features
  • Absolutely free
  • Best for weak computers
  • Easy-to-use
  • Tamper Protection
The Good
  • Suits for smartphone and tab also
  • Excellent customer support available
  • Doesn't block safe programs
More pros
  • No need to install, comes as a part of windows
  • Completely free product
  • Very user-friendly, straightforward, and easy to use
  • Excellent anti-malware protection
The Bad
  • Low phishing detection rates
  • Expensive
  • 80% of computing power require
More cons
  • Impact on the system
  • Works only in Microsoft browsers
  • Lacks pf customer support
Performance
Interface
Customer Service
Works on
  • Windows
  • Android Devices
  • iOS
  • Chrome OS
  • Windows
Pricing Starts With at $24.99 /yearWindows Defender pro $199.99 for one computer
Free TrialYes, 30 day free trial available!Windows Defender is automatically installed for free.
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