Arc Browser vs Google Chrome: Is It Worth The Switch?

In this video, we compare Arc Browser, a unique browser by the Browser Company of New York, with the popular Google Chrome. Join me as I explore what makes Arc different from the usual suspects like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.

What Makes The Arc Browser Unique When Compared To Google Chrome:

1. The team behind ARC: Discover what makes the team behind ARC so unique, and how their backgrounds contribute to the browser's innovation and design.

2. ARC vs. Google Chrome: Take a deep dive into ARC's user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) and find out why it's considered one of the most beautiful browsing experiences out there. Learn how ARC, built upon the Chromium base, competes and differentiates itself from the popular Google Chrome.

3. Unique Features: Explore the various features that set Arc Browser apart, such as the sidebar, pin tabs, see upcoming events preview, Gmail previews, and organize your tabs with profiles and spaces for a cleaner and more organized browsing experience.

4. Initial Impressions: I'll share my first encounter with Arc Browser, why it didn't initially stick with him, and how I gave it a second chance to see if it could replace his go-to browser, Google Chrome.

5. Pros and Cons: Get an honest rundown of my frustrations and what I love about using Arc Browser, allowing you to make an informed decision about whether Arc is the right browser for you.

Have you tried the Arc Browser? Did it win you over or are you sticking with your current browser? Let us know by leaving a comment on our website or reaching out on social media.

📖 Resources

This is episode 78 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What Is Arc And Why Is It Unique?
3:25 My Name On Arc's The Credits For V1.0
4:16 My First Experience With Arc
4:51 Arc Browser Layout
06:05 Arc Peek View
6:58 My Second Experience With Arc Browser
7:19 The Arc Browser UI/UX Experience
7:48 Arc Chromium Base
8:39 Preview Your Calendar and Email By Hover
09:00 Arc Split View
09:38 Arc Profiles: Create Separate Profiles for Different Accounts
11:10 Arc Profiles and Spaces Overview
13:08 Arc Today Tabs
14:06 Arc Spaces vs Chrome Tab Groups
15:11 Arc Boost this Site Feature
18:04 My Biggest Frustrations With Arc
19:35 Little Arc Frustration
19:55 What Makes Arc Unique and Overall Thoughts
20:56 Arc's Easels and Notes: A Quick Way To Jot Down And Share Ideas

✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess

➡️ You can also follow me here:

#arc #arcbrowser #googlechrome #productivity #tech #podcast #tbmshow #show #thebeautifulmess

[thebeautifulmessshow]

What web browser do you currently use?

[ashwinjadhav]

I am using Arc on Windows, I was one of the first tester for windows, and the team has been very keen for listening out on our suggestions, us pointing out on things and overall just a awesome browser, just love it.

[iSucrose]

I've been rocking the Arc Browser for a good few months, and it's totally my go-to, mainly because it's got this awesome blend of being super simple and packing some seriously impressive features.

[jkevi]

I've been using Arc for the past several months, and I enjoyed it so much that I've made it my default browser!

[llampp]

My problem with Arc is that it takes up too much screen estate (on the left side). I know you can hide the sidebar, but now I have no clue what tab I am on when researching. Chrome and Safari give me that overview in the top bar while taking up as little space as needed.

[rowmiry]

I use arc since its beginning on my mac and it has been AMAZING, i absolutely love them and the team is nothing short of amazing

[LinhTran-mm]

Is that true there are several new updates? I am using arc now, but the system on my laptop seems quite different from yours. Ps: I use Windows.

[JonDaviz]

Really great video!
One question, is your chrome tab trasparent? how did you do that?

[qwerty]

why do you have ticktick and sunsama. how do you use them together?

[efficientapp]

I was SO skeptical when hearing about Arc initially. Was a heavy Chrome user (actually used a Chromebook), but bought a MacBook to use Arc, literally after seeing it on Andra's computer. It just felt like the future. They are headed in the right direction we think 👀👀 we're actually in Paris right now in part to try and visit Josh from Arc since he tweeted that he's relocated here, figured a good excuse to visit Paris nonetheless 🗼🥖 super excited by what they're building! Keep testing it out! Definitely a fair comparison you have though, I hear you on being used to the tabs on the top! Tough habit to change!

[jkevi]

I've been using Arc for the past several months, and I'm enjoying it more and more all the time. I like it so much that it is now my default browser!

[jimwal]

I very much like the Opera browser for it speed and unique "bookmark" features.

[pyaesone_]

hey ive been using arc for a few days now, and i kinda noticed my battery draining a lot more than usual. what do u think? any comments on battery usage of arc?

[hoangbaonguyenvan]

Have you seen the memory usage of the Arc Browser? It seems to use an insane amount of memory on my windows laptop (ngl it uses more memory than chrome)

[UlziibatNansaltsog]

I tried switching to the Arc browser twice but ended up going back to Google Chrome. Although Arc has many great features, I still find Google Chrome much more comfortable to use. Also, it seemed to me that Arc uses slightly more RAM than Chrome. However, Arc is an amazing browser. My favorite feature is that you can leave a YouTube video playing while working in another app.

[desertoo]

I'm trying to get used to it... I wish I could open an empty new tap and to through my bookmarks and choose the new tab o Open. It's just annoying that I have to type the url every time I need a new tab

[shoumikmohapatra]

i switched from google to arc like 9 months ago?? and never thought about switching back its great

[ahmedivy]

I think its time for new version of this video, they have many new features now

[DKay-syxu]

I'm a tab hog and typically have at least 20 open... How does Arc deal with those tabs? How its it on resources? security? I can't download it yet, apparently, I had to sign up for a wait list.

[fitnesstips]

Sure, here's your corrected comment:

I've never heard of this browser; it seems cool. I might give it a try. I've been using the Edge browser since it also has a great UI/UX, and it comes with integrated image creator (Dalle) and Bing AI, which I find fascinating!