The best Windows antivirus software for home users
During July and August 2024 we continuously evaluated 15 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. Further information on the compliance of this test with the AMTSO standard can be found here.
Windows 10: August 2024
Producer | Certified | Protection | Performance | Usability |
Avast Free Antivirus 24.6 & 24.7 | 100 | 100 | 91.7› | |
AVG Internet Security 24.6 & 24.7 | 100 | 100 | 91.7› | |
Avira Internet Security for Windows 1.1 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Bitdefender Total Security 27.0 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Bkav Internet Security Pro 8.2 | 91.7 | 100 | 58.3› | |
EnigmaSoft Spyhunter 5.17 & 5.18 | 100 | 91.7 | 66.7› | |
ESET Security Ultimate 17.2 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
F-Secure Total 19 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
K7 Computing Total Security 16.0 | 91.7 | 100 | 83.3› | |
Kaspersky Plus 21.17 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
McAfee Total Protection 1.18 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Consumer) 4.18 | 91.7 | 100 | 100› | |
Net Protector Total Security 2024.2 | 41.7 | 66.7 | 58.3› | |
Norton Norton 360 22.24 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Protected.net Total AV 5.24.38 | 100 | 91.7 | 100› |
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Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |
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