QQ Browser#
Front row reminder: This article seems long, but it is mainly composed of images. There is actually not much text.
This article is based on version 12.3 (5573) of the official website.
Official Introduction#
Download Link#
Official website: https://browser.qq.com/
Regular Performance Test#
Memory Usage with Multiple Tabs#
Similarly, following the testing method in the previous article, I opened 24 web pages in a folder with one click and checked the memory usage using the task manager. Only commonly used extensions were enabled.
Video Decoding Capability#
I mainly tested YouTube and bilibili, which I often use.
The selected test sample is "影视飓风：2023-2024 免费样片" (Movie Hurricane: 2023-2024 Free Sample).
Sample link: 【杜比视界】激发你设备的极限画质，影视飓风 2023-2024 免费样片_哔哩哔哩_bilibili
Due to different encoding, bitrates, and formats used by different websites, the test results are for reference only.
YouTube 4K uses VP9 encoding, with CPU usage around 10% and GPU usage between 10% and 30%.
bilibili 4K uses AV1 encoding, with CPU usage mostly below 10% and GPU usage stabilizing around 20%.
It is worth mentioning that, due to the Chromium kernel version being 94, HEVC hardware decoding is theoretically not supported.
In summary, considering resource usage and other factors, QQ Browser's decoding capability is at a moderate level. It can meet the requirements for streaming media videos in daily use.
PDF Function#
I think QQ Browser's PDF function is very good.
It supports highlighting, underlining, strikethrough, adding text boxes, adding watermarks, stamps, and signatures to PDF files.
Unfortunately, freehand drawing is not supported.
In addition to the basic functions mentioned above, it also supports some additional functions.
It should be noted that most of the additional functions are based on Tencent's "Helping Hand" web platform and may be charged in the future.
Advantages#
Native Customizable Sidebar#
QQ Browser has a workspace mode that turns the tab bar from horizontal to vertical.
So there are two styles for the sidebar.
One is the "horizontal" mode, where the tab bar is horizontal. The sidebar only displays fixed URLs.
The other is the "vertical" mode, where the tab bar is vertical. It is crowded with fixed URLs and other sidebar elements.
The "vertical" mode does resemble the Arc sidebar.
A small tip: In "vertical" mode, you can drag the edge of the sidebar to adjust its width, or click to expand or collapse it.
Supports adding custom URLs
Native Clean New Tab Page#
Of course, the default homepage and new tab page contain a lot of ads.
You can set it to a minimalist new tab page with only a search box by following these steps:
After setting, there are three modes to choose from. You can switch in the upper right corner of the new tab page.
From left to right in the order shown in the image.
The first style, by default, scrolls down to open the information flow when the mouse is scrolled. You can click the "eye" in the upper right corner to switch to a new tab page with only a search box.
Native Split Screen#
Supports Alt+S or right-clicking a tab to enable split screen.
Shortcut key conflict, my Alt+S does not work
In terms of the number of split screens, it supports up to 3 windows and also supports 3 windows + the built-in excerpt.
When the split screens are full, you can right-click a tab to choose replacement.
Native Small Window#
Note that it is a small window, not a small tab.
In my test, it seems that an unlimited number of small windows can be opened.
Each window is isolated but does not save data.
Native Screenshot#
In terms of functionality, except for the feature without numbered annotations, other features can meet general usage scenarios.
Native Restore Closed Tabs#
Open Bookmarks in New Tab#
One-Click Image Saving#
Supports one-click image saving with Alt+left-click, whether it is an HTTP or HTTPS URL.
Native Mouse Gestures#
Native Super Drag and Drop#
Data Sync without VPN#
Supports QQ and WeChat login.
Supports IE Mode#
Auto Refresh#
Disadvantages#
Extensions Cannot Modify Shortcuts#
I tried to access the extension shortcuts page using the addresses for Chrome and Edge extensions, but it didn't work.
New Tab Page Defaults to Online Navigation#
Unable to Use Edge and Chrome Extension Stores#
Of course, changing the user agent can solve this issue. You can also download and install offline CRX files.
For offline installation, you need to enable developer mode in the extension management page.
Worth Mentioning#
"Horizontal" Mode - Single-Line Minimalist#
Combines the address bar and tab bar into one line to reduce the vertical space occupied by non-webpage content in the browser.
Website Blocking Issue#
QQ Browser may block certain websites.
You need to make the following settings to disable all available protections.
Aggregating Tabs by Domain#
Tab Window Mode#
