After weeks of using the Comet browser alongside my longtime browser, Chrome, I officially made the Comet browser my default. I made this decision due to the four features I found on Comet that were lacking in Chrome. Although the Comet browser is relatively new and not as established as Chrome, these three features I tested made browsing more seamless and were enough to convince me, since they improved my workflow.

Comet has features that make everyday tasks faster, like summarizing the page you're viewing. You can see the summary by clicking the “Summarize this current web page” button at the top right. The summary is easy to read, presented in short bullet points with an overall explanation at the bottom. The assistant is also a big help in gathering the information you need on any subject.

Research faster with Comet’s side assistant

Ask follow-ups without losing your space

I’ve used Chrome for many years, but when I first tried Comet’s assistant sidebar, it changed everything. It was comfortable, making research a lot easier. I can read a site and ask the assistant to research a topic I’m not too familiar with. The assistant doesn’t take up the whole screen. The majority of the screen is the site I’m viewing, while the assistant is tucked away in a smaller side window.

I can also research more quickly by highlighting text and asking the assistant for additional information. The highlighted text is displayed in the assistant, allowing you to view it if you've scrolled past it on the main screen. The assistant can summarize any text in various languages, like Spanish, French, German, Italian, and others. The assistant won’t close when you switch between tabs; it can remember the pages you visit and the questions you ask. I couldn’t remember the last question I asked the assistant, and when I asked what it was it remembered it.

Stay in flow with Comet’s cross-tab awareness

What it remembers across pages

The cross-tab synchronization was also a feature that convinced me to switch. I found this very helpful because it reduced “attention residue” and helped me stay focused. I had several tabs open on one topic and asked the assistant what each contained. It provided a summary of each tab, putting the feature to the test.

This feature also saved me time by eliminating the need to switch tabs. I could ask the assistant about a topic that wasn’t on my current tab. I still found the answer, so I didn’t have to click through tabs. This feature is helpful because I can ask follow-up questions or make comparisons between tabs about a device and get the answer I need without having to re-read an entire page. I had several tabs open on various phones, and I asked a question about which one was better in terms of specs. I got the answers I needed without having to switch tabs.

Stay organized witḣ Spaces

Switch projects without losing your place

I find Spaces helpful because they let me split Comet into clear project zones. For instance, I created a research Space to collect pages, notes, and sidebar conversations tied to one story. It’s also very helpful that it saves all my threads so I can access them later.

Below the Space prompt bar, all my threads are listed from most to least recent. Each thread lets me move it to another Space, remove it, share it within the Space, or delete it. I can also add files and links to my Spaces and ask the assistant anything about the Space. Comet also has instruction settings that let me control how the assistant answers. I can also choose which sources are used by default. There’s also an “Include Web by default” toggle that searches the web in addition to the Space context for my queries. When it's time to team up, I can email invites to a Comet Space.

Why Comet replaces Chrome for me

Comet won me over with its integrated AI assistant, one-click summaries, and cross-tab context that lets me unify all my information. The Spaces feature lets me create a dedicated area within the browser for a specific topic, where all related threads are neatly organized so I can easily revisit and reference them anytime. The assistant also prioritizes primary sources, and I can use it in various languages. All these features are more than enough to make Comet my primary browser. Sure, you still can't install themes in Comet, but hopefully, that'll be fixed soon.