Av reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 221 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Av brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/antivirus, r/msp, r/hometheater, r/wii, r/sysadmin. Top-rated brands include Bitdefender (4.3/5), Kaspersky (4.2/5), Denon (4.3/5).
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Reviews221
Subreddits22
Posts58
Brands70
Products59
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#1
Bitdefender
4.3
(48)
"Alternative is Bitdefender Free. They are wayyy better than Avast."
"Recommend you free Antivirus easy here is my top 4 3. Bitdefender free"
"Use Bitdefender free or paid instead."
"Kaspersky free is the best or bitdefender"
"My recommendation is Bitdefender or Kaspersky."
"Bitdefender’s free AV for Android and InterceptX (Sophos) are the best free Android AV that I know of."
"Bitdefender or Kaspersky. If you are outside usa where Kaspersky Is sanctioned, go with bitdefender."
"Imo the best antivirus are Bitdefender and Kapersky. Bitdefender free uses the same antimalware engine as the paid version"
"Bitdefender free has same scanner as paid one but paid bitdefender offers more protections and features to secure you more."
"Go BitDefender. Solid and no bad histories."
#2
Kaspersky
4.2
(29)
"Kaspersky Free is the best you can have."
"Recommend you free Antivirus easy here is my top 4 1. Kaspersky free"
"U should go for kaspersky"
"Kaspersky free is the best or bitdefender"
"My recommendation is Bitdefender or Kaspersky."
"Kaspersky is the best in my opinion."
"Kaspersky is the best in my opinion."
"Either use Kaspersky online scanner or bitdefender antivirus and do full scan with it."
"Use Kaspersky unless you've got trade secrets to protect."
"Go with Kaspersky."
#3
Denon
4.3
(11)
"I’d go Denon or Marantz."
"Denon and Merantz are the 2 big names for high end receivers."
"Denon … works perfectly."
"Get cheapest 3x00 series Denon you can get for xt32 room correction"
"I bought a denon x2800h dab. Good receiver with cheap replacement remotes."
"Move those front heights to surround sides and get the Denon 760."
"Here is 1000$... it's pretty good anyways."
"Denon AVR-S570BT ($399.00) or the AVR-S670H ($549.00)"
"I have Denon x4800 which I found open box which helped."
"New Denon's. Not older ones with the chip issues."
#4
ESET
4.2
(9)
"Eset has good overall detections and very fast and efficient."
"Download eset online scanner and do a scan with it."
"Eset is good enough."
"I really like ESET, but it does fall behind on ransomware detection/remediation."
"If Bitdefender is too heavy, switch to ESET."
"ESET is good. Very light on system too."
"If I was to choose, I’d go with ESET."
"ESET seems good but overwhelming for new users."
"Over the past 20 years I had only good experience with ESET"
#5
Malwarebytes
4.1
(8)
"Then do Malwarebytes and do scan with it."
"Malwarebytes, it's been the best in my testing."
"Windows Defender and Malwarebytes."
"You can schedule a run with scanners such as Norton Power Eraser, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, Sophos Scan and Clean or MalwareBytes."
"Malwarebytes is my alternative to Kaspersky."
"Malwarebytes or bitdefender (free versions, don't pay) are always good."
"Malwarebytes + defender has been good to me"
"Malwarebytes."
#6
Electron
4.7
(6)
"Get the Xout from Electron Shepard."
"Seems like Electron X Out is the way to go."
"It’s like $45 but it’s the best adapter out there. The picture is perfect and there is 0 noise."
"Get the electronxout or oem component cables and a converter."
"The next best thing, the Electron Xout, is like $20 cheaper! That’s a bit more reasonable but still pushing some boundaries."
"30 bucks get the electron Shepard"
#7
Windows Defender
3.8
(6)
"Recommend you free Antivirus easy here is my top 4 2. Windows Defender with DefenderUI"
"Windows Defender and Malwarebytes."
"Windows defender did fine. As a matter of fact, it performs closely if not on par when compared to some of the top level AV in the industry as of present."
"Windows defender with Datto EDR is a better proposition."
"Malwarebytes + defender has been good to me"
"Kaspersky, BitDefender and MS Defender. they tend to be sufficient solutions for the vast majority of cases."
#8
Sophos
3.8
(6)
"Sophos is another option."
"Sophos Home has the majority of what you are looking for."
"Sophos MDR is worth a look. Also gives you features like web filtering policies and app control."
"Sophos/Bitdefender for paid."
"Sophos has kept me and my friends and family safe for many years."
"You can schedule a run with scanners such as Norton Power Eraser, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, Sophos Scan and Clean or MalwareBytes."
#9
Datto
4.4
(5)
"Datto EDR+AV is the champ for us."
"Datto EDR (infocyte) can also manage Defender… it’s a pretty solid combo."
"Datto EDR and AV plus RocketCyber SOC are a great combo. Worth a look."
"Which works very well. Always look for an AV that provides real-time protection."
"I wanted to share my experience with Datto. I considered several options and went with Datto because it integrates well with our PSA."
#10
AVG
3.8
(5)
"The top four are usually Avast (complete), AVG (same company), Bitdefender (lacks firewall and ransomware remediation), and Kaspersky (lacks firewall)."
"Usually, the free top ones in terms of malware protection, real-time protection, and system impact are Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, and Kaspersky."
"AVG: [https://www.avg.com/en-us/installation-files-prd-gsr-free#pc]"
"Over the past 20 years I had only good experience with AVG"
"Recommend you free Antivirus easy here is my top 4 4. AVG/Avast"
#11
Microsoft
4.8
(4)
"Getting MDMD (Intune), EDR (DfE - almost MDR like with the automate response) is a no brainer."
"We use Defender+EDR(infocyte) and some customers get Rocketcyber."
"Windows defender through a business premium subscription would be superior to this product."
"Defender for Endpoint via the Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription."
#12
Retrotink
4.5
(4)
"Retrotink 2X Pro Multiformat or the Retrotink 5X"
"Retrotink 2X Pro Multiformat or the Retrotink 5X"
"Retrotink 5x supports all analog inputs but it’s expensive."
"Get component cables, and a retrotink and set it to 480p"
#13
Huntress
4.3
(4)
"This is exactly our stack. Huntress EDR and ITDR, with Avanan."
"I’m using huntress with bitdefender for these reasons."
"We recently moved our endpoints to Huntress. It has proved valuable with their SOC team."
"Huntress has a neighborhood watch program where they offer a license per employee for free."
#14
Toyota
4.3
(4)
"My friend had massive issues with CarV and traded it in for the RAV4 Hybrid and loves the RAV4"
"I love my Toyota RAV4 hybrid. 48 MPG in summer 45 MPG in Winter."
"You obviously can't go wrong with a rav4 tho"
"I think the rav4 is a cheap feeling not nice vehicle relatively speaking."
#15
Emsisoft
4.3
(3)
"* [Emsisoft]"
"I use a combination of emsisoft and voodooshield."
"If you do then choose Emsisoft it's very lightweight and uses bitdefender engine to detect malware."
#16
Xedusa+
4.3
(3)
"Xedusa+ it's the best and reasonably priced, and has 2 outputs, component and hdmi and both can be used at the same time."
"Never knew about the Xedusa+. until I saw this comment, thanks for letting me know about this."
"I had a really good experience with the Xedusa+."
#17
Avast
4.0
(3)
"The top four are usually Avast (complete), AVG (same company), Bitdefender (lacks firewall and ransomware remediation), and Kaspersky (lacks firewall)."
"Usually, the free top ones in terms of malware protection, real-time protection, and system impact are Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, and Kaspersky."
"Avast support windows, mac, IOS and android."
#18
Ugoos
5.0
(2)
"If you want to go all out and get absolutely everything possible in terms of AV quality then get an Ugoos am6b+ and install CoreELEC on it."
"Ugoos AM6B plus with plex on Kodi, the shield and Apple TV can’t compare to it."
#19
Subaru
5.0
(2)
"Subaru outback it utility/reliably is main priority."
"Went with the outback, no regrets."
#20
Microsoft Defender
5.0
(2)
"Defender with Plan 2"
"Defender + huntress ez"
#21
Klipsch
5.0
(2)
"You should get a RP 600 II center channel and run a 3.0 system."
"I got started with a proper home theater... with a setup of Klipsch Speakers."
#22
AdGuard
4.5
(2)
"AdGuard is better and its free."
"Adguard (as u/GabiRO123 suggested) to block ads"
#23
Deep Instinct
4.5
(2)
"Deep Instinct blows others out of the water."
"We've been using Deep Instinct at work and I'm very impressed with it."
#24
Wii2HDMI
4.5
(2)
"WII2HDMI is the best option, cheap and effective."
"Lots of people use the wii2hdmi. There are other more expensive alternatives though. But for my TV wii2hdmi does the job."
#25
Pelican
4.5
(2)
"Pelican Switcher Pro. Offers a boat load of inputs."
"I'm using the old-school Pelican AV switchboxes that look fine."
#26
Harmony
4.0
(2)
"Agree on used Harmony hub for an all in one remote. I use it for my HT."
"Harmony hub you can still get them for now used."
#27
Zidoo
5.0
(1)
"Zidoo Z9X"
#28
SentinelOne
5.0
(1)
"Sentinel One all day every day"
#29
JVC
5.0
(1)
"I like the JVC DLA-NP5 because"
#30
Roland
5.0
(1)
"For video production I recommend the Roland VR-HD6 Video Mixer. It's fully featured, can stream directly to Youtube, Facebook, Vimeo or you can connect a laptop via USB-C."
#31
Meeting Owl
5.0
(1)
"Take a look at Meeting Owl 3 - 360 Degree, 1080p HD Video Conference Camera."
#32
Philips PH61153
5.0
(1)
"I will never let go of my Phillips PH61153 units. They're the only ones that I know that don't have a silly remote or selector switches."
#33
Netgear Pro AV
5.0
(1)
"Netgear Pro AV design assistance, training, and installation support are free."
#34
Sony
5.0
(1)
"I switched from the JVC NP5 to the Sony VPL-XW5000ES projector"
#35
McIntosh
5.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with a McIntosh 😃."
#36
Extron
5.0
(1)
"Extron mvx is my top pick."
#37
Scalable Video Switch
4.0
(1)
"The Scalable Video Switch is really helpful for your setup."
#38
PL-970
4.0
(1)
"I own a PL-970 And that does both for 3 inputs and an extra s-video input for a 4th."
#39
CXA61
4.0
(1)
"Check out the CXA61"
#40
Norton
4.0
(1)
"Over the past 20 years I had only good experience with Norton"
#41
Kunova
4.0
(1)
"I have an adapter from Amazon that works well and that I paid $8 CAD for. It's titled "Kunova Wii to HDMI Adapter"."
#42
Electron-Shepherd
4.0
(1)
"ElectronWarp is the most cost-effective option."
#43
NEWCARE
4.0
(1)
"I use these two items, works very well if you are on a budget and want good picture."
#44
Fosmon
4.0
(1)
"I use these two items, works very well if you are on a budget and want good picture."
#45
Hyperkin
4.0
(1)
"I think the Hyperkin cable is the best direct HDMI cable but ideally you’d want official component cables to a good component to HDMI adapter."
#46
ClamAV
4.0
(1)
"ClamAV, its a bit hard to install but it seems to work."
#47
Avanan
4.0
(1)
"Avanan have a bunch of fingers in a lot of pies and does more than just email security."
#48
AVR
4.0
(1)
"You need an AVR."
#49
NVIDIA
4.0
(1)
"I have both the Shield and Apple TV and prefer the prior."
#50
Subwoofer
4.0
(1)
"But when I lack bass I normally go straight to a subwoofer setup."
#51
Sophos MDR
4.0
(1)
"So far sophos mdr has been treating me well. No minimum."
#52
WithSecure EPP + EDR
4.0
(1)
"Withsecure EPP + EDR"
#53
BitDefender
4.0
(1)
"BitDefender GravityZone doesn't get much love here, but it would be perfect for such use case. Low cost and has great detection."
#54
Crowdstrike
4.0
(1)
"Crowdstrike. You can get a good deal right now."
#55
KRK
4.0
(1)
"Reasonably good near field monitors like KRK's, a good rugged boom pole."
#56
Yamaha
4.0
(1)
"A digital console that could be used for the podcasting stuff. And an ATEM would be a cost effective way to bring them into video production"
#57
Trend Micro
4.0
(1)
"It's generally very good value for money."
#58
Shure STEM
4.0
(1)
"Might look into Sure STEM lineup. It's scaleable-ish and pretty much just works."
#59
mt-viki 8 Input Switcher
4.0
(1)
"If you look for switchers on Amazon, there's an 8 input Chinese model sold under multiple names (mine's labeled mt-viki). Basic as hell, but it works fine."
#60
Joytech 245c
4.0
(1)
"I use this guy. Joytech 245c 6 component, 7 S-Vid or Composite."
#61
Infocyte EDR
4.0
(1)
"It’s a solid product, not to the level of Blackpoint or Huntress but for the price it outperforms itself."
#62
Panlong
4.0
(1)
"I use this: Panlong Switcher."
#63
DS18
4.0
(1)
"Just get some ds18 red tips, they’re about $45 each speaker, they work and sound great"
#64
GE
4.0
(1)
"This for composite/s-video: GE Pro 4 Device Switch."
#65
Onkyo
4.0
(1)
"It's definitely a budget system but coming from a soundbar, it's miles ahead."
#66
Roku
4.0
(1)
"Put a Roku as your main video source for streaming."
#67
TotalAV
1.5
(2)
"TotalAV I feel means well. Unfortunately, the program is lackluster to the say the least."
"Who uses TotalAV? It advertises itself like McAfee or Avast/AVG in a scareware way."
#68
Norton Power Eraser
3.0
(1)
"You can schedule a run with scanners such as Norton Power Eraser, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, Sophos Scan and Clean or MalwareBytes."
#69
Netgear
3.0
(1)
"Netgear is what we mostly use for our AV networks."
#70
Cisco
3.0
(1)
"We jump around between those and Cisco switches."
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