Avira Premium Security Suite 8.2 Expert Reviews

Avira's security suite is a good choice for more-technical users who want the best detection but don't need phone support or parental controls.

Top-notch virus detection

No parental controls ; No phone support

If you're a more technically inclined user willing to figure out a few things on your own, and you want the best malware detection available, Avira's suite might be a fine choice for you. But a number of other suites are easier to use. And if you fear ...

The latest version of Avira's security suite is strong against viruses and spyware but weak in most other areas.

Antivirus is certified effective by independent labs. Very successful at protecting a clean system from malware. WebGuard detects and blocks Web-based exploits. Includes backup.

Firewall vulnerable to malware attack. Antispam seriously slowed e-mail download and missed almost half the spam. No privacy/parental features. New backup feature is very limited.

Avira Premium Security Suite gets kudos from independent labs for virus protection, and my tests showed it effective at protecting clean systems from spyware. But its firewall is shaky, its spam filter lets through a ton of spam, and its new backup ...

Avira's security suite is a good choice for more-technical users who want the best detection but don't need phone support or parental controls.

Avira's security suite is a good choice for more-technical users who want the best detection but don't need phone support or parental controls.

While detection ability is critical, it is not the sole component of a security suite. And Avira's somewhat clunky interface (which feels suited to a more technical user), combined with its lack of a parental-control feature, knocked it down in our ...

Avira Premium Security Suite 8.2 is an internet security suite that excels where it counts. This package beat all the 2009 security suites in detection tests, continuing Avira's long history of strong performance in such tests.

If you're a more technically inclined user willing to figure out a few things on your own, and you want the best malware detection available, Avira Premium Security Suite 8.2 might be a fine choice for you. But a number of other suites are easier to ...

AVIRA'S Premium Security suite 8.0 upgrade is outdated and not smart by modern standards.

Impressive anti-imalware capabilities

Slow spam filter, not very smart

Avira Premium Security Suite 8.0 is undoubtedly first-class at detecting malware but the AV game has moved on when it comes to factors such as usability, intelligence and hardware footprint. It's now looking relatively dated and awkward to use.

Impressive antimalware capabilities

Slow spam filter, not very smart

Avira Premium Security Suite 8.0 is undoubtedly first-class at detecting malware but the AV game has moved on when it comes to factors such as usability, intelligence and hardware footprint. It's now looking relatively dated and awkward to use.