- Aug 5, 2012
- 200
This is my first review...Suggestions are welcome
My system configuration:
windows 7 64 bit,intel dual core processor,4gb RAM
Settings for Bitdefender:
Active virus control(Heuristics) is set to high.
Intrusion detection system was enabled.
Previously I tried ESET smart security 6 and Kaspersky Internet Security 12..So I compare BD with ESET and Kaspersky in my review as much as I can to compare them
When someone hears the name about Bitdefender first they think that they are resource hungry.I was also having the same feeling till their 2012 products.But when I tried BD internet security 2013 you have to change that opinionlet me explain their components separately...
Antivirus:
Their detection rates are high compared to other security vendors.I feel that detection rates are far better than ESET and on par with Kaspersky.Let me quote some examples from malware tips forums..detection rates from ESET and Kaspersky are taken from other users who have posted in the respective threads..
240 samples:
http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Malware-Pack-240-malware-samples-by-ReviewsAntivirus-InternetChicken
Bitdefender=212/240=88.33%
kaspersky=201/240=83.75%
ESET=226/240=94.16%(2 days after samples were posted)
150 samples:
http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Malware-Pack-150-malware-samples-by-ReviewsAntivirus-InternetChicken?page=2
Bitdefender=140/150=93.33%
kaspersky=143/150=95.33%
ESET=108/150=72%
30 samples:
http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Malware-Pack-30-files
Bitdefender=29/20=96.66%
ESET=22/30=73.33%
Scans:
1)When I run a full system scan it took hours...In my system full system scan took 5 hours and still did not complete..so I cancelled it...but kaspersky and ESET took only approximately 2 hours!!
2)Cleaning malware also took some time!
3)While scanning I was able to watch videos without any interruptions..But in kaspersky while running full system scans videos will be stuck..while this problem will not be with ESET,the lightest antivirus I have used..
Updates:
Only one option in automatic updates to turn it on or off..I think it will run per hour...cannot schedule updates per 2 hours or daily etc like in ESET and Kaspersky!
Update size is larger compared to ESET and Kaspersky..
Intrusin Detection System:
IDS is better to HIPS in ESET and on par with Kaspersky's Application control...But I feel Kaspersky's application control is best
URL scanner:
URL scanner of BD is very good compared to Kaspersky
Privacy control:
BD IS also has chat encryption and identity data protection which is not there in ESET..
Autopilot:
If you want no alerts and notifications use this for silent security!
Comparisons:
Protection:
(Bitdefender=Kaspersky)>ESET
Impact on System:
ESET<Bitdefender<Kaspersky
Usage:
Bitdefender=ESET=Kaspersky
Overall I feel Bitdefender sneaks ahead of ESET and Kaspersky but by just!
Summary:
I feel those who want to have bullet-proof protection use Bitdefender Internet Security...great improvement from BD 2012!
My system configuration:
windows 7 64 bit,intel dual core processor,4gb RAM
Settings for Bitdefender:
Active virus control(Heuristics) is set to high.
Intrusion detection system was enabled.
Previously I tried ESET smart security 6 and Kaspersky Internet Security 12..So I compare BD with ESET and Kaspersky in my review as much as I can to compare them
When someone hears the name about Bitdefender first they think that they are resource hungry.I was also having the same feeling till their 2012 products.But when I tried BD internet security 2013 you have to change that opinion
let me explain their components separately...Antivirus:
Their detection rates are high compared to other security vendors.I feel that detection rates are far better than ESET and on par with Kaspersky.Let me quote some examples from malware tips forums..detection rates from ESET and Kaspersky are taken from other users who have posted in the respective threads..
240 samples:
http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Malware-Pack-240-malware-samples-by-ReviewsAntivirus-InternetChicken
Bitdefender=212/240=88.33%
kaspersky=201/240=83.75%
ESET=226/240=94.16%(2 days after samples were posted)
150 samples:
http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Malware-Pack-150-malware-samples-by-ReviewsAntivirus-InternetChicken?page=2
Bitdefender=140/150=93.33%
kaspersky=143/150=95.33%
ESET=108/150=72%
30 samples:
http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Malware-Pack-30-files
Bitdefender=29/20=96.66%
ESET=22/30=73.33%
Scans:
1)When I run a full system scan it took hours...In my system full system scan took 5 hours and still did not complete..so I cancelled it...but kaspersky and ESET took only approximately 2 hours!!
2)Cleaning malware also took some time!
3)While scanning I was able to watch videos without any interruptions..But in kaspersky while running full system scans videos will be stuck..while this problem will not be with ESET,the lightest antivirus I have used..
Updates:
Only one option in automatic updates to turn it on or off..I think it will run per hour...cannot schedule updates per 2 hours or daily etc like in ESET and Kaspersky!
Update size is larger compared to ESET and Kaspersky..
Intrusin Detection System:
IDS is better to HIPS in ESET and on par with Kaspersky's Application control...But I feel Kaspersky's application control is best
URL scanner:
URL scanner of BD is very good compared to Kaspersky
Privacy control:
BD IS also has chat encryption and identity data protection which is not there in ESET..
Autopilot:
If you want no alerts and notifications use this for silent security!
Comparisons:
Protection:
(Bitdefender=Kaspersky)>ESET
Impact on System:
ESET<Bitdefender<Kaspersky
Usage:
Bitdefender=ESET=Kaspersky
Overall I feel Bitdefender sneaks ahead of ESET and Kaspersky but by just!
Summary:
I feel those who want to have bullet-proof protection use Bitdefender Internet Security...great improvement from BD 2012!
