Advice Request Which Opera version do you prefer; Opera GX vs Opera?

[Ink]

Cannot decide between the two to install alongside Brave and Edge browsers - for desktop.

 

[SecurityResearcher]

I like Opera GX because it has additional features and is designed for gaming. It works for general browsing too, though.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Personally, I would stick to the normal Opera because I don't need the extra (gamer orientated) features.

But if you're a gamer or just like those extra features go for GX because under the hood it's the same browser.

Should You Use It?
If you love the look or want features like Razer Chroma and Twitch integration, then go ahead and use Opera GX. Despite the unusual look, this is a pretty standard Chromium browser that should work just like Chrome with websites.

That’s the main attraction here, however: The aesthetic and the built-in game culture features like Twitch integration and gaming news. The initial version of Opera GX even identifies its version number as “LVL 1.”

The limiters are one of the most interesting features we’ve seen in a browser in a while and could be worth playing with. Don’t expect huge performance increases, however. And watch out: If you leave those enabled all the time, you’ll just end up using a slower browser.

Opera GX: What Is a "Gaming Browser," Anyway?

Opera GX is the "world's first gaming browser." We took a look at what exactly that means. Will it speed up your games?

www.howtogeek.com

 

[SecurityResearcher]

Yes, I agree, unless if you have a lot of RAM and processing power, plus fast Wi-Fi. Basically, a power PC that costs over $2,000.

 

[plat]

I guess it's like anything else: demo each one. BUT, do you trust your perceptions? I'm into benchmarking but not browsers. The only one that comes close and is current is PCMark 10--Essentials Group which has a web browser test, it seems. I've run this before, it doesn't seem unduly strenuous. There's other stuff that comes up if you search but much of it is from 201-2013--a bygone era.

I always wondered whether gaming-oriented browsers could be more suitable for "potato" machines instead. Sticking w/regular Opera.

 

[YuanJiawj]

Have you already made a decision @Spawn?
I totally agree with @Gandalf_The_Grey.

 

[Ink]

Have you already made a decision @Spawn?
I totally agree with @Gandalf_The_Grey.

Still deciding, I like the look of both and what they have to offer.

 

[klaken]

I like the traditional one but the gx is more functional although I hate its color design.
ps: it cannot be changed.