Microsoft Edge just got a big performance boost, but can it be the only app I use on Windows 11?

The speed of Microsoft Edge has never been greater! While it’s common for web browsers to improve with updates, Microsoft is particularly boasting about the significant enhancement in performance experienced when updating to version 134 of Edge.

The Microsoft Edge team announced with great pride that from version 134 onwards, Microsoft Edge has shown a significant speed improvement of approximately 9%, according to the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark.

The improvements are seen on both the Windows and macOS versions of Edge.

Microsoft highlighted specific metrics that improved between Edge 133 and Edge 134:

  • 1.7% faster navigation times
  • 2% faster startup times
  • 5% to 7% improvement in web page responsiveness

As a researcher, I’ve noticed that Microsoft Edge has been updated to version 135. However, Microsoft hasn’t disclosed Speedometer 3.0 scores for this latest version yet. Given that the Edge team emphasized the update from version 133 to 134, it seems reasonable to assume that this particular jump might hold more significance.

As a tech enthusiast with a PC that doesn’t match Microsoft’s specifications for their Edge 134 benchmark tests, it’s challenging for me to directly compare the speed of Edge 135 against its previous version due to potential performance discrepancies.

Using Microsoft Edge exclusively

As an avid tech enthusiast, I’ve recently decided to dive deep and explore the world of Microsoft Edge solely on my computer. Intrigued by the possibility of a Chromebook-like experience centered around Edge, I’ve rechristened my PC as my very own “Edgebook.

Over time, Microsoft has consistently enhanced the capabilities of Edge, and this browser offers various functions that allow you to perform tasks within it, eliminating the need to switch between multiple apps. For instance, the Edge Sidebar enables me to exchange messages on Telegram and other sites without resorting to a separate app or opening an additional window.

Today’s web applications have significantly evolved from their initial release, enabling many services that were initially available only through mobile apps to now be accessible as web-based applications as well.

I’m going to test out Edge exclusively for some time to identify areas where Microsoft could enhance Edge for a standalone device based on the browser. So far, it looks promising, albeit with a few initial glitches. I’ll be sure to provide a detailed account of my experience later on.

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2025-04-11 16:40