The best Windows antivirus software for home users

During May and June 2020 we continuously evaluated 22 home user security products using their default settings. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

Windows 10: June 2020

Producer	Certified	Protection	Performance	Usability
AhnLab V3 Internet Security 9.0		100	100	100›
Avast Free Antivirus 20.3		100	91.7	100›
AVG Internet Security 20.3		100	91.7	91.7›
Avira Antivirus Pro 15.0		91.7	100	100›
Bitdefender Internet Security 24.0		100	91.7	100›
BullGuard Internet Security 20.0		100	100	100›
Cylance Smart Antivirus 2.0		75	100	66.7›
ESET Smart Security Premium 13.1		100	83.3	100›
F-Secure SAFE 17		100	100	100›
G Data Internet Security 25.5		100	91.7	100›
K7 Computing Total Security 16.0		91.7	100	100›
Kaspersky Internet Security 20.0		100	100	100›
Malwarebytes Premium 4.1.0		83.3	75	66.7›
McAfee Total Protection 23.0		100	100	100›
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Consumer) 4.18		100	100	100›
MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite 14.0		58.3	91.7	100›
Norton Norton 360 22.20		100	100	100›
PC Matic PC Matic 3.0		100	100	66.7›
Protected.net Total AV 5.5 & 5.6		91.7	91.7	100›
Quick Heal Total Security 18.00		100	100	91.7›
Trend Micro Internet Security 16.0		100	100	100›
VIPRE Security VIPRE AdvancedSecurity 11.0		91.7	100	100›

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