Samsung Internet for Windows: A Clean, Fast Alternative to Chrome and Edge
If you’re looking for a fresh experience that isn't as bloated as Microsoft Edge but more feature-rich than standard Chrome, here is what I found.
Getting Started
You can download it directly from the official site: browser.samsung.com.
The installation is quick. Since I have a Samsung phone and account, I signed in immediately to sync my bookmarks, history, and open tabs. It makes moving between my phone and PC feel seamless.
Features That Caught My Eye
1. The Multi-Tasking Sidebar
This is probably my favorite feature. There is a sidebar on the right where you can add shortcuts to sites like Discord, Instagram, or YouTube. When you click them, they open in a tiny panel. It’s great for checking a quick message or scrolling TikTok while keeping your main work window open on the left.
2. Built-in Screen Capture (Ctrl+Shift+S)
I’ve stopped using the Windows Snipping Tool while browsing. The built-in capture tool is incredibly smart—it has an "auto-select" feature that recognizes specific elements on a page (like a logo or a photo) so you can copy or save them instantly. It’s a massive time-saver.
3. AI Browsing Assist
Samsung integrated some cool AI features for summarizing long articles or translating entire pages. I like their approach here: the AI isn't forced on you. You have to install the module separately, which keeps the browser light if you don't care for AI tools.
4. Privacy and Ad-Blocking
Privacy feels like a priority. There's a built-in ad blocker you can toggle with one click. I also really like the "Guest Mode"—it’s better than standard Incognito because it completely hides your profile info, bookmarks, and passwords from anyone else using your PC.
Performance: How it stacks up
Since it's based on Chromium, it feels very familiar.
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Extensions: I was able to download and use all my favorite Chrome Web Store extensions without any issues.
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Resources: I ran a test against Google Chrome using Task Manager. While Samsung used a bit more RAM initially, it settled down and felt much "cleaner" than Microsoft Edge, which I find way too bloated.
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Speed: The UI is polished and everything feels very snappy.
The Reality Check
Is it perfect? Not quite. During my testing, I noticed that sometimes things don't work perfectly—the sidebar, for example, got stuck on me a few times. Even though it’s a stable build now, it’s still very new to the PC environment. Samsung still needs to polish these small bugs to make it feel 100% reliable.
If you’re already in the Samsung ecosystem, this is a no-brainer for the sync features alone. Even if you aren't, the clean interface and the clever sidebar make it a very tempting alternative to Chrome or Edge.
I’ve also made a video on this topic — you can watch it below.
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