Overview of Microsoft Edge’s Enhanced Speed
The latest update to the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge, version 134, has delivered performance boosts of up to 9%. This improvement ensures that users can enjoy a faster, more responsive browsing experience.
Key Performance Upgrades
The engineering team behind Microsoft Edge has implemented significant enhancements in the browser’s underlying engine. These adjustments have made Microsoft Edge a top contender for speed, particularly with the introduction of version 134.
This version showcases a notable speed increase of up to 9%, measured using the Speedometer 3.0—a tool that mimics real web usage scenarios.
Real-World Benefits of Faster Browsing
Enhancements in Microsoft Edge not only boost the browser’s startup speed but also enhance the fluidity of navigating between pages. Here are some tangible benefits reported:
- Reduced load times when launching Edge and accessing links
- Improved interaction with web elements like buttons, scrolls, and text input
- Pages feeling notably more responsive, showing improvements of 5% to 7%
Comparing Performance Metrics: Edge 133 vs. Edge 134
Upgrades from Edge 133 to Edge 134 have yielded the following improvements according to Microsoft’s field telemetry:
- 1.7% faster navigation times
- 2% boost in startup speed
- 5% to 7% improvement in responsiveness of web pages
Microsoft Edge UI Speed Enhancements
Originally outpacing Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge has continually evolved. Over time, some features may have slowed down, including the three-dot menu and the Extensions tab. Recent updates have addressed these slow-downs, providing a performance uplift in areas like Downloads, Drop, History, and the InPrivate new tab experience.
Overall, enhancements in more than 14 different user interface elements have resulted in an average speed increase of 40%.
Ready for the Future
All these performance enhancements contribute to a significantly improved user experience and are available with Microsoft Edge version 134 and newer versions.
Experience the new Microsoft Edge and see the difference in speed for yourself!
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Last Updated: April 11, 2025
