Avast vs Bitdefender 2016 | Free editions

TL;DR

BitDefender and Avast were tested for scan speed and detection ratios, with Avast scanning faster but BitDefender having a slightly higher detection ratio. However, both products missed some malware threats.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 💨 Avast had a faster scan speed than BitDefender, completing the scan in around two minutes.
• 🙂 BitDefender had a slightly lower detection ratio than Avast, with 98.32% compared to Avast's 99.33%.
• 🚠 Both antivirus programs missed some malware threats, but BitDefender was able to disinfect or rename most of them.
• 🥶 The video mentioned BitDefender's free edition, suggesting that the results may differ for their premium versions.
• 🕵️ The malware files used in the test were different for each antivirus program, showcasing their ability to detect varying threats.
• 👶 Avast's newer version analyzed files inside a sandbox, potentially enhancing its detection capabilities.
• 📁 Additional scans and second opinion scanners confirmed the presence of some malware files on both BitDefender and Avast systems.

Questions & Answers

Q: Which antivirus program scanned faster, BitDefender or Avast?

Avast scanned faster, finishing the scan in about two minutes, while BitDefender took around two hours.

Q: Did Avast or BitDefender have a higher detection ratio?

Avast had a slightly higher detection ratio of 99.33%, while BitDefender had a detection ratio of 98.32%.

Q: Did BitDefender successfully disinfect most of the threats it found?

Yes, BitDefender successfully disinfected or renamed most of the detected threats, leaving only four remaining.

Q: Did any malware files make it through on both BitDefender and Avast?

Yes, despite their detection capabilities, some malware files were able to bypass both BitDefender and Avast on both systems.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video compares the scan speed and detection ratios of BitDefender and Avast antivirus programs.

• Avast finished scanning in about two minutes, while BitDefender took around two hours.

• BitDefender detected and disinfected most threats, while Avast had a higher detection ratio, but some malware files still made it through on both systems.