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After spending a good amount of time browsing with Opera, we can confidently say—it’s more than just a browser. It’s a full toolkit for people who want speed, privacy, and a little extra convenience built right in.
Speed & Performance
Opera loads pages quickly and doesn’t eat up system resources like some other browsers. Even on older PCs, it runs smoothly and keeps things snappy.
Privacy Tools
The free built-in VPN and ad blocker are big wins. There is no need for extra extensions. Just turn them on and browse more privately right away.
Built-in Features
From messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger) to handy tools like Snapshot (for taking screenshots) and Pinboards (to save content for later), Opera saves time and clicks. The AI assistant “Aria” is also a nice touch—helpful for quick answers without opening new tabs.
Tab Management
With features like Tab Islands and Workspaces, we stayed organized even with 15+ tabs open. It’s a real plus for multitaskers.
Before switching to Opera as your primary browser(usually, we use Chrome), consider the shortcomings we discovered during testing.
Occasional Glitches
Some websites didn’t load properly or asked us to switch browsers. It’s not often, but it happens.
Performance Drops with Many Tabs
While it’s light in general, having too many tabs or active messengers can sometimes slow things down a bit.
Mobile Limitation
Opera’s mobile app is good, but it doesn’t offer everything the desktop version does, like Tab Islands or the same level of customization.
Final Thoughts
Opera isn’t perfect, but it brings a lot to the table—especially for users who want built-in privacy, speed, and smart tools without needing tons of extensions. If you’re tired of the usual browsers and want something a little different and smarter, Opera is definitely worth trying.
