Take this updated benchmark test to see which browser is fastest
What is it?
The latest version of a tool that tests how fast and responsive browsers are. It does this by rapidly running through tasks that simulate how users interact with websites, and giving a score at the end.
How do I try it?
By opening a browser, then visiting www.snipca.com/49738 and clicking Start Test. But before you do, make sure you’re running the latest version of the browser, and close any programs you have open and any other tabs on your browser. Also, if you’re using a laptop, plug it in so it’s charging. And while the test is running, don’t do anything on your computer.
Crikey – is all that really necessary?
It is if you want to get accurate results. Ideally, you should also remove any extensions you have, because they can “have a large impact on the score”, though we wouldn’t blame you for thinking that’s too much hassle. Once the test starts, you’ll see it search the web, click buttons, open menus and more. All this happens inside a box on Speedometer’s website, so you’ll never actually leave that page.
And it’s the same test no matter which browser you use?
Yes. Speedometer is a benchmarking tool, which means it always runs the same test, and applies the same criteria when assessing the score. We perform our own benchmark tests when reviewing devices to calculate specifications such as processor speed, battery life and frame rates. Without benchmarking, it would be impossible to test devices or software with any consistency.
What’s new in Speedometer 3.0?
The latest version updates the existing tests, and adds more that better emulate what people do online, including creating a to-do list, editing text and code, creating SVG charts and reading news sites (see www.snipca.com/49739). It also more precisely measures rendering, which is how long the browsers take to interpret the HTML, CSS and JavaScript code they need to display a web page correctly. But the biggest change with 3.0 is that Microsoft (which makes Edge) and Moz
