Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition has the biggest data definitions update between all antivirus software?
While Bitdefender does have regular updates, it's designed to minimize the impact on system resources. However, if you're concerned about update size, you might consider Avira Free Antivirus. It's also lightweight and has smaller, more frequent updates.
Still definition updates are in MBs so I believe they won't affect SSD lifespan
You gotta go for the heavily cloud-based AVs. Webroot, McAfee and Trend. Of which McAfee and Trend are more recommended.
Is Avira Free Antivirus lighter than Microsoft Defender on resources, specially SSD?
Yes, Avira Free Antivirus is generally considered lighter on resources than Microsoft Defender. However, the difference may not be significant and both should work well with SSDs.
From the free ones, Avast is ok on SSD usage.
I've always been told that Trend Micro is the best antivirus because of its hybrid cloud protection, because that makes it lighter than the others? Another question, is Trend Micro Japanese or American? And finally, I'm thinking of installing it on my other computer, will I be better protected than using Microsoft Defender or are they the same? Sorry for the questions, I don't have much knowledge and I'm here to learn from you
Trend Micro is not much lighter than others, but with a small definitions set, definitely lighter on disk.
The only thing you need to do keep your SSD is occasionally check for firmware updates. You really don't need to worry about minimising the amount of writes.
Trend Micro has always had the potential to be at the top of the market, but it seems to me that there is always something missing to get there, it's a great antivirus program, you install it and it takes care of your system.
