AV-Test laboratory in 2020 will conduct comprehensive testing of antiviruses for Windows 10. In a series of tests, each antivirus will be checked for protection level, performance and false positives
In 2020, the independent AV-Test laboratory will conduct a series of tests of antivirus solutions designed to protect home users on the Windows 10 64-bit platform . Every two months, antiviruses will be checked for protection against the latest and common threats, false positives and impact on computer performance.
How AV-TEST tests
Protection
One of the most important evaluation categories used by the independent AV-TEST laboratory when testing antivirus is Protection . The technique includes tests that use all the protective components and capabilities of the antivirus.
This testing used samples of the latest zero-day threats – malicious attacks, including web and email threats, and samples of widespread malware detected in the 4 weeks prior to testing.
Performance
The AV-TEST uses the Performance parameter to evaluate the impact of antivirus solutions on system performance when performing basic daily tasks on a computer.
Usability
The AV-TEST laboratory uses the Usability criterion to assess the usability of an antivirus solution, which is a test for false positives.
Testing schedule
- December 2019
- February 2020
- April 2020
- June 2020
- August 2020
Tested antiviruses
The laboratory specialists use the latest publicly available versions of antivirus for Windows 10 for testing. Security software can be updated at any time and make requests to cloud services. AV-Test focuses on realistic test scenarios and tests antiviruses against real threats. Antivirus solutions must demonstrate their capabilities using all components and levels of protection.
- AhnLab V3 Internet Security
- Avast Free AntiVirus
- AVG Internet Security
- AVIRA Antivirus Pro
- Bitdefender Internet Security
- BullGuard Internet Security
- Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus + Firewall
- Cylance Smart Antivirus
- ESET NOD32 Internet Security
- F-Secure SAFE
- G Data Internet Security
- K7 Total Security
- Kaspersky Internet Security
- Malwarebytes Premium
- McAfee Total Protection
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- MicroWorld eScan Internet Security Suite
- NortonLifeLock Norton Security
- NortonLifeLock Norton 360
- PC Pitstop PC Matic
- Protected.net Total AV
- Trend Micro Internet Security
- VIPRE Advanced Security
The best antivirus programs for Windows 10
Note
The AV-Test Lab began 2020 with the publication of the results of tests completed at the end of 2019.
December 2019
In November-December 2019, the independent AV-Test laboratory tested 18 antiviruses on the Windows 10 platform. The test used samples of the latest zero-day threats (331) and a representative set of common threats identified over the past 4 weeks (20,428).
Test results
Legend on the chart:
- Protection – antivirus protection level.
- Performance – the performance of the application.
- Usability – false positives.
Antiviruses with the highest results in the AV-Test series – from 17.5 to 18 points – receive the “TOP PRODUCT” award. The table below lists the best antivirus programs for Windows 10 that scored a maximum of 18 points:
| Antivirus | Protection | Performance | Usability | General |
| BullGuard Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Kaspersky Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Norton Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
February 2020
In January-February 2020, the independent AV-Test laboratory tested 20 antiviruses on the Windows 10 platform. The test used samples of the latest zero-day threats (402) and a representative set of common threats identified over the past 4 weeks (20,606).
Legend on the chart:
- Protection – antivirus protection level.
- Performance – the performance of the application.
- Usability – false positives.
Antiviruses with the highest results in the AV-Test series – from 17.5 to 18 points – receive the “TOP PRODUCT” award. The table below lists the best antivirus programs for Windows 10 that scored a maximum of 18 points:
| Antivirus | Protection | Performance | Usability | General |
| F-Secure SAFE | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Kaspersky Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Norton 360 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| VIPRE Advanced Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
April 2020
In March-April 2020, the independent AV-Test laboratory tested 20 antiviruses on the Windows 10 platform. The test used samples of the latest zero-day threats (304) and a representative set of common threats identified over the past 4 weeks (20,236).
Legend on the chart:
- Protection – antivirus protection level.
- Performance – the performance of the application.
- Usability – false positives.
Antiviruses with the highest results in the AV-Test series – from 17.5 to 18 points – receive the “TOP PRODUCT” award. The table below lists the best antivirus programs for Windows 10 that scored a maximum of 18 points:
| Antivirus | Protection | Performance | Usability | General |
| F-Secure SAFE | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Trend Micro Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
June 2020
In May-June 2020, the independent AV-Test laboratory tested 22 antiviruses on the Windows 10 platform. The test used samples of the latest zero-day threats (339) and a representative set of common threats identified over the past 4 weeks (21,851).
Test results
Legend on the chart:
- Protection – antivirus protection level.
- Performance – the performance of the application.
- Usability – false positives.
Antiviruses with the highest results in the AV-Test series – from 17.5 to 18 points – receive the “TOP PRODUCT” award. The table below lists the best antivirus programs for Windows 10 that scored a maximum of 18 points:
| Antivirus | Protection | Performance | Usability | General |
| AhnLab V3 Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| BullGuard Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| F-Secure SAFE | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Kaspersky Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| McAfee Total Protection | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Microsoft Windows Defender | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| NortonLifeLock Norton 360 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Trend Micro Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
August 2020
In July-August 2020, the independent AV-Test laboratory tested 22 antiviruses on the Windows 10 platform. The test used samples of the latest zero-day threats (370) and a representative set of common threats identified over the past 4 weeks (13,571).
Legend on the chart:
- Protection – antivirus protection level.
- Performance – the performance of the application.
- Usability – false positives.
Antiviruses with the highest results in the AV-Test series – from 17.5 to 18 points – receive the “TOP PRODUCT” award. The table below lists the best antivirus programs for Windows 10 that scored a maximum of 18 points:
| Antivirus | Protection | Performance | Usability | General |
| AhnLab V3 Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| AVIRA Antivirus Pro | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| F-Secure SAFE | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| G Data Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Kaspersky Internet Security | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| McAfee Total Protection | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| Microsoft Defender Antivirus | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |
| NortonLifeLock Norton 360 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 6.0 / 6 | 18.0 |