Jumping in here after trying out all three for daily work and development—Edge really surprised me. If we’re talking 2023, Microsoft Edge genuinely competes as the second fastest browser on macOS, and sometimes even feels faster than Chrome in real use.
Built on Chromium like Chrome, but with Microsoft’s tweaks, Edge is snappier and more battery-friendly. On my M1 MacBook, it’s handled everything from web apps to streaming with impressive smoothness. Its performance mode and smart resource management give it a real edge (pun intended) if you’re looking to squeeze out more battery life without losing speed. Plus, its developer tools are pretty underrated—very handy if you’re into front-end work.