| Feature | Brave | Edge | |---------|-------|------| | Ad blocking built-in? | Yes | No (needs extension) | | Crypto wallet included? | Yes (non-custodial) | No | | Telemetry sent to Microsoft? | None | Moderate | | Vertical tabs | Yes | Yes | | PDF annotation | Basic | Advanced (ink support) | | Collections feature | No | Yes | | Coupons/shopping helper | No | Yes (aggressive) |
Installing Brave on Windows 11 is straightforward, but there are a few pitfalls to avoid (like downloading fake versions from third-party sites).
Built directly into Brave is , a privacy-focused Zoom alternative. No account required. On Windows 11, Brave Talk leverages your camera and microphone with full permission controls. It’s perfect for Windows 11 users concerned about Zoom’s data collection.
Windows 11 users are accustomed to security features like Windows Hello (facial recognition and fingerprint login). Brave extends this security mindset to the web. It offers robust protection against "fingerprinting," a technique where advertisers identify you based on your unique hardware and software configuration (like your screen resolution, installed fonts, and graphics card). By randomizing this data, Brave makes it significantly harder for companies to track you across the web, a feature that is not enabled by default in Edge.
Use Edge if you are deeply embedded in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Office). Use Brave if you value privacy, speed, and a clutter-free reading experience.