Microsoft Edge vs Internet Explorer : Which is Better?

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Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge (codename "Spartan") is a web browser developed by Microsoft and included in Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile and Xbox One, replacing Internet Explorer as the default web browser on all device classes. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Categories: Web Browsers

Apps available for Windows Windows Phone

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Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is a discontinued series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft and included as part of the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, starting in 1995. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Categories: Web Browsers

Apps available for Windows Windows RT Windows Phone Discontinued

Microsoft Edge VS Internet Explorer Feature comparision

Feature Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer
Reading list
Support for 4K
Built-in dictionary
Built-in Adobe Flash Player
Built-in viewer
Casting to TV
Web Browsers Based on Chromium
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Import from Google Reader
Image Annotations
Integrated PDF Viewer
Integrated Virus scanner
Based on Microsoft Edge
MultiTouch
PDF annotation
Reading mode
Annotate screenshots
Set Tabs aside
Xbox Streaming
Built-in Ad-blocker
Privacy focused
Support for TOR
Security & Privacy
Customizable
Cloud sync
Android Sync
Tab Stacking
UI customization
Group tabs
Built-in VPN
Bookmarks
Extensions
Based on Blink engine
Chrome-like
Lightweight
Built-in RSS reader
Customizability
Developer Tools
Web Browsers Based on Firefox
Portable
Web Development
Integrated into iOS
Content blocker
Sync with iCloud
Firefox Extensions
Auto Updates
Block trackers
Bookmark organization
Multiple languages
Bundled with Windows
Support for 64 bit
Privacy enhanced
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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