Norton Internet Security vs. ESET Smart Security

[insanedown58]

In this one I'm talking about Norton Internet Security 2013 and ESET Smart Security 6.

I have been using ESET since version 5 and I must say I like it. I always modify it settings for optimal protection like I do in my old antiviruses. Now, ESET 6 is out and I still like it and all that but I feel like trying out a new AV and Norton is what is coming to my mind because my motherboard disk has one with an OEM key. I don't do much, just downloading songs, movies, and mostly games. I also do some news checking on Tor (like freaky alien sh** and some conspiracy crap).

[InEvX]

In this one I'm talking about Norton Internet Security 2013 and ESET Smart Security 6.

I have been using ESET since version 5 and I must say I like it. I always modify it settings for optimal protection like I do in my old antiviruses. Now, ESET 6 is out and I still like it and all that but I feel like trying out a new AV and Norton is what is coming to my mind because my motherboard disk has one with an OEM key. I don't do much, just downloading songs, movies, and mostly games. I also do some news checking on Tor (like freaky alien sh** and some conspiracy crap).

Norton is a fine product. I've used the 2012 version. The detection rates have been high for the new heuristic engine.

Unfortunately, Norton removed itself from some of the AV testing websites.

Personally I prefer ESET 6.0. It's great for my needs and it's an extremely light product.

[Knightmare]

I have yet to see any good come out of Norton. It's slow and it doesn't detect anything--or at least it hasn't in the last few years.

[insanedown58]

I've seen the AV-TEST test for both AVs and Here's the results I saw:

NORTON ESET

Protection: 5.5 4.0

Repair: 5.5 3.5

Usability: 5.0 5.5

OVERALL: 16 / 18 13 / 18

[Knightmare]

I've seen the AV-TEST test for both AVs and Here's the results I saw:

NORTON ESET

Protection: 5.5 4.0

Repair: 5.5 3.5

Usability: 5.0 5.5

OVERALL: 16 / 18 13 / 18

These don't mean anything. What does repair even mean?

[DKT27]

If you want protection, go for Norton. If you want speed, stay with ESET.

May I suggest you to try BitDefender or Kaspersky if you want to try something new? :) Both have topped AV-Comparatives charts.

[insanedown58]

If you want protection, go for Norton. If you want speed, stay with ESET.

May I suggest you to try BitDefender or Kaspersky if you want to try something new? :) Both have topped AV-Comparatives charts.

Well for starter's I will upgrade my 2 GB RAM to 4 GB by next week when stocks arrive so performance won't be a need much for me so I'll try BitDefender then Kaspersky. For now, I'll try Norton.

[Knightmare]

If you want protection, go for Norton. If you want speed, stay with ESET.

May I suggest you to try BitDefender or Kaspersky if you want to try something new? :) Both have topped AV-Comparatives charts.

I feel like I've heard that both of these use a lot of resource.

[DKT27]

Well for starter's I will upgrade my 2 GB RAM to 4 GB by next week when stocks arrive so performance won't be a need much for me so I'll try BitDefender then Kaspersky. For now, I'll try Norton.

Nothing to do with RAM actually. Gone those days when memory mattered (except rare cases). It's about CPU and disk usage nowadays. Take this as an example. Couple of months ago I tried Symantec Endpoint Security, at first, I liked it. But couple of days passed and I started noticing heavy slowdowns. I opened my Windows 8 task manager, only to find that "System" process, together with SEP's own processes, was taking 100% of the disk and the CPU whenever it scanned a file or a fix/crack. Using it slowed down my PC to nothing whenever it scanned something. BitDefender and Kaspersky too are hoggers, but not as much as what SEP did. Kaspersky's 2013 version is said to be lighter, and BD that I'm using, is light too (excluding it's "Autoscan" feature - an idle computer quickscan).

I personally can't see how an ESET user can adjust to high powered AVs though, maybe that's just me. :P

[insanedown58]

If you want protection, go for Norton. If you want speed, stay with ESET.

May I suggest you to try BitDefender or Kaspersky if you want to try something new? :) Both have topped AV-Comparatives charts.

I feel like I've heard that both of these use a lot of resource.

They both do but my CPU is strong enough for high-power use. My AMD A4-5300 may not be a quad core but it definitely works well with resource heavy tasks.

[weylin]

Norton 2013 is very good. Not a memory sucker at all. Along with Kaspersky and Bitdefender as most powerful.

I'm using NOD32 AV right now.

[dcs18]

If you're a n00b choose from either of these suites.

If you're an Advanced User drop the idea of suites and start choosing from standalones.

[visualbuffs]

In this one I'm talking about Norton Internet Security 2013 and ESET Smart Security 6.

I have been using ESET since version 5 and I must say I like it. I always modify it settings for optimal protection like I do in my old antiviruses. Now, ESET 6 is out and I still like it and all that but I feel like trying out a new AV and Norton is what is coming to my mind because my motherboard disk has one with an OEM key. I don't do much, just downloading songs, movies, and mostly games. I also do some news checking on Tor (like freaky alien sh** and some conspiracy crap).

see this latest chart

try panda! its good and light.. well i'm still using ESET for now

want to try the brand new BITDEFENDER AND PANDA

[visualbuffs]

In this one I'm talking about Norton Internet Security 2013 and ESET Smart Security 6.

I have been using ESET since version 5 and I must say I like it. I always modify it settings for optimal protection like I do in my old antiviruses. Now, ESET 6 is out and I still like it and all that but I feel like trying out a new AV and Norton is what is coming to my mind because my motherboard disk has one with an OEM key. I don't do much, just downloading songs, movies, and mostly games. I also do some news checking on Tor (like freaky alien sh** and some conspiracy crap).

here's the winner of 2012 summary report

[insanedown58]

If you're a n00b choose from either of these suites.

If you're an Advanced User drop the idea of suites and start choosing from standalones.

I'm not a n00b but a not so Advanced User. Unlike usual Advanced Users though, I don't like managing my AV alone. I want something that I will modify once and leave be which is what Eset is. I just want to try a new AV that'll fit that and I think Norton will do well.

PS: For all those saying Norton is a memory sucker still, they're dead wrong! Norton uses 0% of my CPU during idle and it climbs only up to 10% when scanning, updating, etc. it also uses only 8 MB of RAM on idle and up to 100 MB when scanning (full scan and similar)

[dcs18]

If you're a n00b choose from either of these suites.

If you're an Advanced User drop the idea of suites and start choosing from standalones.

I'm not a n00b but a not so Advanced User. Unlike usual Advanced Users though, I don't like managing my AV alone. I want something that I will modify once and leave be which is what Eset is.

Whether one uses a suite or a standalone - the configuration would need to be made just once (the first time.) However, a standalone would have plenty of options as compared against a suite.

[ande]

I'd say ESS6, but if offered NIS 2012 (not 2013).

Why not basic AV solution?

Speed + security, hmm that might be job for Panda or Vipre.

Cheers.

[Bergo]

Norton IS 2013 Hungarian vs 149 malware:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46ukWfVXs37VzNSbzFsSnhDNkU/edit

The results is very disappointing!

Norton IS is awful!

[insanedown58]

I think this guy has solved the low detection rate issue:

https://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/Low-detection-rate-in-tests/td-p/540832

He says that the "Smart Definitions" caused Norton to have these god-awful detection rates. If say someone disables "Smart Definitions" they may get a better and hotter detection rate than usual.

For those who don't know:

Smart Definitions is Symantec's way of saving users Bandwidth by giving the users virus definitions that are deemed "Important".

[eXtortiOn]

If you're a n00b choose from either of these suites.

If you're an Advanced User drop the idea of suites and start choosing from standalones.

You cant say that as its evident that BitDefender topped the charts on A/V Comparatives and beats Kaspersky and ESET on Matousec

[0veR]

If you want protection, go for Norton. If you want speed, stay with ESET.

May I suggest you to try BitDefender or Kaspersky if you want to try something new? :) Both have topped AV-Comparatives charts.

Not true!

Norton on my x64 Windows 7 use only 6mb RAM memory but ESET use about 100mb in RAM.

This 2 internet security suits are fast and light on pc but i prefer Norton.

Norton has to many false positive warnings about keygens, patchs, cracks etc...

[insanedown58]

If you want protection, go for Norton. If you want speed, stay with ESET.

May I suggest you to try BitDefender or Kaspersky if you want to try something new? :) Both have topped AV-Comparatives charts.

Not true!

Norton on my x64 Windows 7 use only 6mb RAM memory but ESET use about 100mb in RAM.

This 2 internet security suits are fast and light on pc but i prefer Norton.

Norton has to many false positive warnings about keygens, patchs, cracks etc...

Did you set the Advance Heuristics on? Norton had very low false positives rate on v2013

[morteza]

1 question:

Are they AV expert when they test AV with simple samples? :huh:

You have a lot of reasons for choosing Norton/ESET/Bitdefender and kasper.

a few days ago i was infected with new risk and i had Kasper but Norton detect that.It does not mean Norton is more powerful than kasper but it's more responsible against new risk.(It's my idea)

Choose any AV you want.If you did not infected with ESET why do you want to change that? :)

[Lyon275]

If you want protection, go for Norton. If you want speed, stay with ESET.

May I suggest you to try BitDefender or Kaspersky if you want to try something new? :) Both have topped AV-Comparatives charts.

DKT27 , are you still using Bitdefender or you switched to some other AV ? :)

[dcs18]

If you're a n00b choose from either of these suites.

If you're an Advanced User drop the idea of suites and start choosing from standalones.

You cant say that as its evident that BitDefender topped the charts on A/V Comparatives and beats Kaspersky and ESET on Matousec

Is Mr. Matousec gonna be using the conclusive result from this poll or will it be insanedown58?

Does Mr. Matousec even know the spelling of standalone?

FWIW, Bitdefender has been topping the charts at Top Review for over half a decade, month-on-month - are we gonna be playing follow the sheep or are we gonna be standing up to declare that we'll be the Shepherd?