We use Microsoft Edge as our Mandatory browser. We need to be able to browse the internet, and Edge provides the necessary functionality. Other than that, Edge integrates well with the Windows OS we use, and Microsoft Intune manages the policies.
Pros
Browsing the internet.
Synchronising settings through work profile.
Being managed by Intune.
Cons
Sometimes, some functions don't seem to work while browsing Incognito.
I'm not sure if this is an Edge issue, but if you set up the Passwordless Experience in Windows and don't have Windows Hello configured, when you attempt to view a password, it displays a prompt that doesn't work.
Likelihood to Recommend
I honestly think it is perfectly usable in almost every scenario, unless you have an odd job that requires a browser with specific functionalities. I can imagine a hacker of some sort would need to be able to hide certain things that Edge probably cannot hide.
VU
Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology (Information Technology and Services company, 201-500 employees)
Microsoft Edge is one of two browsers we use daily. We use Microsoft Edge to find relevant articles and relevant job positions to share in our weekly e-newsletter. Additionally, a lot of the work we do are browser based and require us to view and pull data from various websites. Microsoft Edge with all its continuous new enhancements like pins, vertical tabs, tab management (like grouping and sending tabs to devices), split screen, screenshot, sidebars, Co-Pilot AI integration, etc., continuously becomes more and more useful and helpful.
Pros
Returning relevant information via search
Managing search results with excellent tab management features
Continuous improvement and innovation with regular updates and new features.
Cons
I think Microsoft Edge could be better returning relevant search results with simple queries...sometimes I have to come up with creative search terms or phrases to obtain relevant data...it would be nice just to enter 3-5 key words and get better results.
It would also be nice to know which sites have paywalls so we don't waste our time opening them to view the information.
Sometimes the search results still aren't as good as Google.
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft Edge works great for any browser-based enterprise application...especially Microsoft products. It is stable and works well on desktop/laptop and mobile devices.
Microsoft Edge general news search does not always return search results that are as good as Google. It seems like Microsoft Edge returns a lot of results tied to news articles that they have some relationship with rather than what is fully available.
VU
Verified User
Professional in Corporate (Information Technology & Services company, 11-50 employees)
I use Microsoft Edge for business and personal. The business side is great due to profile syncing which contains everything with my account (favorites, passwords, history, open tabs, extensions, my wallet). Everyone in the organization highly utilizes the Copilot built into Edge. It's a great feature for technical purposes such as creating short code or analyzing issues/problems we run up against.
Pros
Copilot
Profile Syncing
Privacy
Cons
I'd like to see more extensions
Likelihood to Recommend
Edge is well suited to the incorporation of the copilot. The copilot is like having an assistant right at your side always. It's straightforward to use and quite comprehensive. I use it for creating software code, analyzing software code, and conducting research on various topics. Using the sidebar in Edge is convenient as well. You can add-on tools that will greatly help you during your work day (or personal use). You can hide/display the sidebar on demand too so it's not cluttering up the screen.
VU
Verified User
Consultant in Professional Services (Information Technology & Services company, 11-50 employees)
Microsoft Edge is actually the default browser on my personal laptop, it came pre-installed. At work it is the secondary browser, used for navigating the web and accessing and searching page links etc. In my opinion it holds up equally well against the others in terms of speed, visibility and functionality.
Pros
Speed
Search
Visibility
Functionality
Cons
Honestly I can't think of any improvements at this time, it works pretty great as is
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft Edge is a very good browser in my opinion. It's capabilities include browsing the web and navigating through web pages, it enables a browsing history and favorites tab for easier access, personalization, and also offers Microsoft rewards as well (I've not used this as well but from what I understand it can be redeemed).
