All-in-One Comparison

Category (9)	Macro	Carbon	Brave	Chrome	Opera
UX & Performance	Lean, focused UI with multi-process tab isolation → snappy feel even under load.	“Lightning-fast Web3 browser” positioning.	Chromium base; blocking trims overhead.	Highly optimized engine; massive ecosystem.	Performance-focused UX; modern features.
Privacy by Default	One-click Privacy Profiles; ads/trackers blocked; guest mode; encrypted local data.	AdBlock + VPN pitch.	Shields block trackers/fingerprints; Tor windows.	Privacy Sandbox (new anti-tracking APIs).	Built-in ad blocker; privacy controls.
Network Privacy (Mesh VPN)	Mesh P2P VPN with local signaling — no central choke point.	Centralized VPN model.	Firewall + VPN (paid) + Tor window.	No built-in VPN or Tor.	Free built-in VPN; VPN Pro option.
AI, Built-In (Tab-aware)	Composer sidebar; tab/page-aware; context-persistent answers that see your tab.	No native assistant highlighted.	Leo assistant built in.	AI helpers: Tab Organizer; Help me write; themes.	Aria assistant integrated.
Un-Drainable by Design	Signing sandbox with explicit prompts; blocks blind approvals; QR/hardware optional.	Relies on wallet/extension UX; no Macro-style sandbox.	Relies on wallet/extension UX; no Macro-style sandbox.	Relies on extensions/wallets; no Macro-style sandbox.	Relies on extensions/wallets; no Macro-style sandbox.
Web3	Native wallet connector + QR; human-readable signing; multi-network ready (L1/L2/testnets); per-dApp permissions with easy revoke; address book & watch-only; explorer deep-links; safe dApp test sandbox.	Built-in wallet (Web3-first pitch).	Brave Wallet (native).	No native wallet.	Web3 varies; wallet focus in Opera Crypto Browser.
Ad & Tracker Blocking	Built-in blocking with profile-tuned strictness; no extensions needed.	Built-in AdBlock.	Shields on by default.	No native ad blocker; extensions instead.	Integrated ad blocker.
Independence & Cloud	Local-first, de-Googled; no account required; Startpage default.	Sync not core pitch; Web3 focus.	Brave Sync (encrypted).	Full Google Account sync.	Opera Sync + My Flow.
Additional Features	Private file sharing, private messaging & calling (E2EE) over mesh; drainer-resistant signing sandbox; burner guest sessions; one-click identity reset (new profile + new IP); auto-clear traces; link-tracking strip + referrer wipe; clipboard shield; IP verify & connection monitor; unified controls.	—	—	—	—