Best Antivirus 2024 | Top 5 Great Picks (Ranked!)

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Cyber threats are on the rise, making robust antivirus protection essential. In this video, I'll introduce you to the Best Antivirus for 2024. We'll compare five leading options: Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky, Norton, and McAfee.
Our evaluation criteria include Features, Security, Ease of Use, and Pricing. Each antivirus will receive up to 5 points in each category. Let's get started.
First up is Bitdefender:
Security (5/5): Bitdefender offers top-notch real-time protection, on-demand virus scanning, and features like anti-phishing, firewall, and VPN. It provides all-around protection.
AV Test Results (4.8/5): Bitdefender excelled in protection and performance but had a minor issue with usability. It scored 4.8 overall.
Pricing (5/5): Bitdefender's three packages - Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, and Total Security - offer excellent value for their features.
Next, ESET:
Security (5/5): ESET provides powerful antivirus scanning and real-time protection, with features like anti-phishing and a robust firewall.
AV Test Results (4.8/5): It performed well in protection and usability but had a slight dip in performance, scoring 4.8 overall.
Pricing (4.7/5): ESET's pricing is competitive but slightly higher than Bitdefender's considering the features offered.
Now, Kaspersky:
Security (5/5): Kaspersky uses machine learning and extensive virus databases for strong malware detection and features like safe browsing and a firewall.
AV Test Results (4.8/5): Kaspersky scored high in protection and usability, with a minor performance issue. It received an overall score of 4.8.
Pricing (4.8/5): Kaspersky offers affordable pricing plans, earning a rating of 4.8.
Then, Norton:
Security (5/5): Norton boasts a potent antivirus engine with features like firewall, safe web browsing, and data protection. It provides robust security.
AV Test Results (5/5): Norton performed exceptionally well in protection, performance, and usability, receiving a perfect 5.
Pricing (5/5): Norton's pricing plans, including Antivirus Plus, Standard, Deluxe, and Select + Lifelock, are cost-effective for the features offered.
Finally, McAfee:
Security (4.5/5): McAfee offers user-friendly protection with antivirus scanning, firewall, and a VPN. It lacks some advanced features.
AV Test Results (5/5): McAfee excelled in protection and performance, with no usability issues, earning a perfect 5.
Pricing (4/5): McAfee's pricing for Individual and Family plans is slightly higher compared to the features provided.
In the end, Norton emerges as the top choice, closely followed by Bitdefender and Kaspersky. All five options offer excellent malware protection, so your choice depends on your specific needs and preferences. Thank you for watching, and remember to like and subscribe for more cybersecurity product reviews.
📜 Video Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:11 Bitdefender
6:26 eseT
10:34 Kaspersky
13:57 Norton
15:57 McAfee
22:56 Conclusion
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[@ramyextra]

I use Kaspersky for 10 years and its one of the best of all time

[@VonBeck411]

One word RUSSIAN... Just look up Eugene Kaspersky... That dude was educated at an KGB sponsored tech college. I wouldn't trust anything coming out of that tyrannical ruled piece of poop country... Seriously F' Kaspersky and their entire team...

[@TheChillee]

I’ve used Kaspersky for 15+ years…. tried others like Norton, BitDefender, GData, F-Secure… and always go back to Kaspersky.. even post-Ukraine War and despite US Gov sanction. If Putin wants to play on my Star Trek Online or Mechwarrior Online account, that’s ok.

[@gy6100]

Are you Russian

[@maxshadow...]

I've used it for 10+ years but this latest UI stinks. I was forced to download the new Standard (internet security) because Safe Money stopped working. Everything is huge instead of streamlined. I don't like CLEAN & SPEED UP are packaged with Antivirus. I just want virus/malware protection.

[@TheHobbitmann]

THIS AV IS BANNED

[@swells1]

Norton's constant upselling is making me think I may try ESET when my Norton subscription is up.

[@stever100]

I tolerated Nortons constant nagging popups for years until I could no longer deal with it. I switched to Bit Defender which silently does its job.

[@SFBenjaminK]

Also I use Kaspersky for 5 years now ,and lovin it Both of them top notch & the best out there, piss on the rest🤙 f Norton

[@keithprice3369]

You found a way to get rid of BD's popups? For me, they're almost as bad as website popups.

[@TheHobbitmann]

@@SFBenjaminK kaspersky are trash

[@stormtroopers1]

i have wasted my money subscribing Norton. it literally made my device unusable

[@matthewonusz2953]

I have been using Bit Defeender since 2006. Never a problem or a virus! Still using today! I have been an IT professional since 2002 and started with Norton and switched to kaspersky. Switched to Bit Defender because i don't support Russian companies.

[@renanantunes177]

I'm sorry, I dont' get it, how did you guys tested against zero day vulnerabilities?

[@cybrknight70]

As an ex-tech I loved Norton. Gave me far more work than any virus ever did.

[@LabelsAreMeaningless]

Norton pricing isn't low. Even the first year deal puts it as the most expensive and after that it's nearly double.

[@SFBenjaminK]

with alots annoying pops nonfiction's & delete some of the files i need it , no wayy trashed that , i dont care is cheap or expensive , the BEST i like & use is Kaspersky or Bitdefender both of them is TOP notch & piss on the rest!

[@TheHobbitmann]

kaspersky are trash@@SFBenjaminK

[@user-jm9tl5kz3z]

@@TheHobbitmann ur mom is trash

[@earthling808]

I'm pretty sure that 14.6 is higher than 14.5. There were only 5 scores to keep track of so not sure how those got reversed?

[@Zhonow]

Just if anyone reads this. The best choice both economically and effectively is to choose Bitdefender and Kaspersky. Rest (except eset) don't have any properly working behavioral guard except maybe if you put all of their security standards to the strictest, which will result in lots of false-positives anyways.

[@kennedylee2248]

MCAFEE. Stop install in New computer please. We don't want to see it anymore.

[@Ben-haddad]

Nice video, but man, your video effects and edits seem to have escaped from the '90s or something

[@Vialli100.]

Here in the UK, I get full Norton suit free with my Broadband connection..

[@shakeelbadai]

Eset is the best

[@andrewcasey7023]

The pricing alone is disingenuous for a few of these. That first year pricing but may boost up significantly easily knocks it down a rung or two.

[@cr7here]

I have been using it for 7+ years in INDIA and it is just GREAT. I do understand the political issue between Russia and the USA, hence Americans don't consider Kaspersky safe.

[@richjageman3976]

Norton scoring 20 instead of 14 for the one section in performance should have dropped the score to 5.5 at best. You docked BitDefender for missing 1 thing in usability.

[@sylussquared9724]

I have not even watched the video yet and I can already guess whats going to happen. Looks at the garbage that is AVTest for metrics. Performs zero testing. Recommends the one that gave a better discount code. I shall edit this comment with if I was right or wrong. Edit: As expected I was 100% right

[@fernandoechevarria4660]

Whatantivirusdoyourecommend?

[@stormtroopers1]

Money matter's for the youtuber.😅

[@RajMj0000]

i used to use Norton but now i am using avg internet security its surprising that you did not even include avg or avast. I have used bitdefender as well although my personal experience with it was horrific. ram usage high(over 400 mb most of the time), definition update used to get stuck occasionally, fast battery drain etc.

[@josefinamartinezibarra-yk9ee]

What about AVG anti virus any opinion ?

[@earthling808]

Not enough criteria to fully judge methinks.

[@cyradus]

I had to ditch Norton for one reason. All the popups and upselling notifications. It has gotten worse than a bad phone game.

[@marcsonnenberg623]

What about Webroot?

[@trevorwesterdahl6245]

This was horrid. Comedy should not be combined with security. Not even going into how these products are arguably the virus, not the solution.

[@larryphelps66]

I use Eset

[@marekjedrusik8954]

63$eset vs 28$ kaspersky and he rank 4.7 vs 4.8 this is a joke.

[@RajMj0000]

norton is the best. It performs incredibly well on my win 11 lappy which has core i3 11 gen processor and 8 gb of ram Ram usage is on the higher side and occasionally reaches over 400 mb but the ram usage reduces significantly when more programs are open on my lappy. i use the basic plan which is quite affordable

[@FraterSorax]

Eset is vastly overpriced 😉karsperky is great.

[@shadowteam9943]

Norton is greedy as hell.