Apple claims Safari lasts 5 hours longer than Chrome; tests disagree

Apple's Switch to Safari campaign claims up to five extra hours of video streaming and 35% faster loading of frequent sites versus Chrome. A 2024 test on a 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro found Chrome drained less in five of six sessions, while WattMate's 2026 measurements put Chrome consumption at 2.3–4.1 W depending on the Mac.

• Apple claims +5 hours of video and 35% faster page loads versus Chrome
• 2024 test: Chrome used less battery in 5 of 6 sessions on M2 Pro MacBook Pro
• WattMate: Chrome draws 2.3–4.1 W, quitting it could add up to 142 minutes
• Apple's figures come from its own tests and exclude office workloads