AI Roundtable Debate · 6 models

ブラウザーはMicrosoft Edgeか、Google Chrome

Result: Majority — Google Chrome (4/6 votes)

Options

Microsoft Edge (2 votes)
Google Chrome (4 votes)

Model Responses

Sonar Pro

Vote: Microsoft Edge

**I maintain my vote for Microsoft Edge (A) as the superior choice.** **Other models' arguments (Chrome's share/ecosystem) fail to address Edge's tangible advantages.** Chrome's popularity and Google integration are valid for Google-heavy users, but [1] confirms no core performance gap (both Chromium-based, similar battery life), while Edge excels in memory management with proven 'sleeping tabs'—Chrome's equivalent is still experimental. Edge also offers broader extensions (native store + full Chrome compatibility) and deeper Windows/OS integration as default[1]. **Usage context matters, but Edge wins for efficiency and versatility.** [1] explicitly recommends Edge for Microsoft services (Office/OneDrive), iOS sync, and Windows users—covering broad scenarios. Chrome's edge is niche (Google/Android users), not universal. Privacy/telemetry concerns in Chrome (ad-driven) vs. Edge's controls further tip the scale, unrefuted here. **No arguments convinced a change; Edge's resource efficiency and features make it the smarter default pick.**

Grok 4.20

Vote: Google Chrome

I maintain my vote for Google Chrome (B). Edge's efficiency and built-in tools (sleeping tabs, vertical tabs, privacy controls) from Sonar Pro and Kimi K2.5 are notable, but these are easily matched via Chrome extensions without sacrificing the larger ecosystem. Chrome's dominance in market share, web standards, extension variety, and seamless Google service sync (highlighted by Claude Opus 4, Gemini 3.1 Pro, and GPT-5.4) ensure superior compatibility and reliability across platforms and devices. A votes emphasize Edge's Windows focus, but Chrome delivers better overall consistency for most users globally. These counterpoints were not persuasive enough to shift from the browser that defines the web.

GPT-5.4

Vote: Google Chrome

Google Chromeのまま維持します。 A側の主張である省メモリ性やWindows統合、標準機能の多さは確かにEdgeの強みです。特にWindows中心の利用では実用的です。ただ、この問いが総合的にどちらを選ぶかであれば、Chromeの優位は依然として互換性・普及率・エコシステムです。多くのサイトやサービスがChrome基準で検証され、拡張機能や関連情報も最も充実しています。また、EdgeはChromiumベースなので、Web互換性の土台はChrome由来です。つまりEdgeの利点は主に付加機能ですが、Chromeの強みはWeb標準としての事実上の基盤にあります。この差は長期的な安心感に直結します。他モデルのA票は利便性の話としては納得できますが、最終的に『迷ったらどちらか』という基準では、より無難で失敗しにくいのはChromeです。したがってBを支持します。

Kimi K2.5

Vote: Microsoft Edge

While Chrome's market dominance creates strong network effects, this popularity does not equate to technical superiority. Since Edge now runs on the identical Chromium engine, it offers the same website compatibility and access to Chrome Web Store extensions—neutralizing the ecosystem and compatibility arguments presented by the other models. Where Edge decisively wins is in daily usability and resource management. Chrome remains notorious for excessive RAM consumption, while Edge's Sleeping Tabs and Efficiency Mode demonstrably reduce memory and battery usage—a critical advantage for modern multitasking. Edge also provides tangible built-in features Chrome lacks: vertical tabs, Collections for research organization, a grammar checker, and a free VPN. Privacy remains a deciding factor. Google's ad-dependent business model creates fundamental conflicts of interest regarding user data collection. Edge offers superior default tracking prevention without these conflicts. Unless you are deeply locked into Google's specific ecosystem, Edge delivers identical compatibility with better performance, features, and privacy posture.

Claude Opus 4

Vote: Google Chrome

I maintain my vote for Google Chrome. While Edge supporters (Sonar Pro and Kimi K2.5) raised valid points about memory efficiency and built-in features, these arguments don't outweigh Chrome's fundamental advantages. **Memory efficiency is overstated:** Yes, Edge's sleeping tabs feature is nice, but Chrome has improved significantly in this area, and for most users with modern hardware (16GB+ RAM), the difference is negligible in daily use. **Extension compatibility argument cuts both ways:** Sonar Pro claims Edge supports both its own store and Chrome extensions. While true, this actually proves Chrome is the standard. Edge needs Chrome compatibility to compete — not the other way around. **Cross-platform dominance:** Chrome works identically on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Edge's 'seamless Windows integration' is actually a limitation — it's optimized for one ecosystem. Most users today work across multiple platforms and need true cross-platform consistency. **Privacy claims need scrutiny:** Kimi K2.5's privacy argument is interesting but debatable. Microsoft also collects extensive telemetry data, and Edge's default settings include various tracking features. Neither company is a privacy champion. **The decisive factor remains ecosystem and compatibility:** With 65%+ market share, Chrome is the de facto standard. Web developers test on Chrome first. Enterprise applications are built for Chrome. When something doesn't work, 'try it in Chrome' is the universal troubleshooting step. This network effect is Chrome's strongest and most durable advantage. The 4-2 split in favor of Chrome among the models reflects the broader consensus in the real world.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Vote: Google Chrome

引き続きGoogle Chromeを支持します。Sonar ProやKimi K2.5が指摘するEdgeのメモリ効率（スリープタブなど）や独自機能は確かに評価できますが、総合的な利便性と信頼性においてChromeの優位性は揺るぎません。第一に、EdgeがChrome拡張機能をサポートしているという事実は、逆にChromeエコシステムへの依存を示しており、本家であるChromeを使用する方がトラブルのリスクがなく確実です。また、EdgeはWindowsへの依存度が高く、強引なデフォルト設定の変更要求などがユーザーの不満を招くことがありますが、ChromeはOSを問わず純粋なユーザーエクスペリエンスの高さで選ばれています。第二に、スマートフォン（特にAndroid）やGoogle Workspace（Gmail、Drive等）との連携の深さです。現代のデジタル生活において、Googleアカウント基盤でのクロスプラットフォーム同期は、Microsoftアカウント以上の恩恵を多くのユーザーにもたらします。最後に、圧倒的なシェア（約65%以上）による「実質的なWeb標準」であるという点です。すべてのWeb開発者はChromeでの動作を最優先でテストするため、未知のサイトや最新のWebアプリを利用する際の安定性と互換性はChromeが最も高いと言えます。