{"id":1090,"date":"2021-03-17T07:18:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T07:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attack-secure.com\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:15:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T11:15:42","slug":"windows-defender-vs-norton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attack-secure.com\/windows-defender-vs-norton\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Defender vs Norton: Who Wins in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is Windows Defender antivirus enough? How about comprehensive protection from Norton? Between the two, which antivirus solution will you rely on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this review, we will do an in-depth comparison between Windows Defender and Norton products. We will evaluate them on various aspects such as features, malware protection, system performance, user interface, pricing, and compatibility. We will also rely on results from independent labs such as AV-Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue below to know which antivirus solution you should rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Summary (Quick Glance)<\/a>
  2. Short Verdict<\/a>
  3. 1. Features<\/a>
  4. 2. Malware Protection<\/a>
  5. 3. System Performance<\/a>
  6. 4. User Interface<\/a>
  7. 5. Pricing<\/a>
  8. 6. Compatibility<\/a>
  9. Final Thoughts<\/a>
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    The Covid-19 pandemic led to a massive shift to online and digital services. This shift increased the risk of identity theft and other online threats. According to the FTC<\/a>, it got about 1.4 million reports of identity theft in 2020, double the previous year. This trend is set to continue for the better dates of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To protect yourself against identity theft, you need a paid antivirus suite that offers privacy and identity monitoring. A paid antivirus suite also offers premier services such as comprehensive protection and impressive features. These features include a secure VPN, cloud backup, password manager, safe online banking, credit monitoring, and other features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Premium antivirus suites are cross-platform, and their subscriptions cover multiple devices. Hence, they offer excellent value for your money and peace of mind. These perks are not available in free antivirus solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Windows Defender vs Bitdefender | Which One to Pick (2023)<\/a><\/span>
    Norton vs Bitdefender \/\/ The Ultimate Comparison (2023)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Summary (Quick Glance)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Windows Defender is an in-built antivirus solution for Windows devices. Although it lacks most features seen in other antivirus suites, it offers impeccable protection. On the other hand, Norton is a top-tier antivirus suite with a proven track record. It packs great features, offers incomparable online security, and protects you against identity theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In a rush? Here is a quick highlight on how Windows Defender and Norton compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Features<\/strong>
    Winner: Norton.<\/span> Norton products have a slew of features, including identity theft protection. Its features enhance on-device security and online privacy. Windows Defender is not well endowed in terms of features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Malware protection<\/strong>
    Winner: Norton.<\/span> Windows Defender and Norton products offer impeccable security. However, Norton products have an edge ahead due to various features that complement security and privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. System performance<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie.<\/span> Both antivirus solutions don’t significantly impact your system performance. Windows Defender is light on system resources, and Norton is optimized not to compromise performance. At times, both solutions can be aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. User interface<\/strong>
    Winner: Tie.<\/span> Windows Defender and Norton products sport user-friendly interfaces. They are simplistic, decluttered, and appealing to the eye. Features are easily accessible, and navigation is not a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Pricing<\/strong>
    Winner: Windows Defender.<\/span> The Windows operating system comes with an inbuilt antivirus solution; Windows Defender. You don’t need a subscription to use this solution. To use Norton products, you have to pay. Nonetheless, they give you excellent value for your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Compatibility<\/strong>
    Winner: Norton.<\/span> Windows Defender is natively compatible with devices running the Windows operating system. On the other hand, Norton products are cross-platform. They are compatible with Windows, Macs, Android, and iOS devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Short Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Windows Defender is a great free antivirus that offers advanced protection. However, you can’t rely on it for comprehensive protection. If you need an all-in-one antivirus suite, Norton has your back. Norton products offer on-device security, keep your online activity safe, and they protect you against identity theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Antivirus suites boost their protection by using features and other functionalities. Most suites offer features that enhance on-device security, online privacy, and performance. You also get utilities that make your daily computing tasks easier. Without further ado, let us dive into the features offered by Windows Defender and Norton products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Windows Defender<\/strong> is an unadorned but powerful antivirus. It is offered as part of Windows Security, which is the new security center for Windows. Concisely, Windows Defender is the antivirus which is offered by the Windows Security antivirus suite. For uniformity purposes, in this review, Windows Defender will refer to Windows Security as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Since Windows Defender is deeply integrated into the Windows OS, it utilizes most of the Window’s features. Unlike other Standalone antivirus suites, Windows Defender focuses on device security with a few online aspects. Its noteworthy features include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n