McAfee Antivirus Review 2025: Longstanding CNET Pick Still Impresses Me at Every Turn

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.8 / 10 SCORE McAfee Antivirus $25 at Amazon Score Breakdown Performance 8 /10 Usability 9 /10 Value 8 /10 Features 10 /10 Pros Broad compatibility Wide range of tools Easy to install and use No perceptible drain on processing power Efficient quick scans Top marks for malware protection Fast, helpful customer support Good value for family plans Allows for unlimited devices Cons Slow VPN Subpar web protection Shares information with third-party vendors Steep price increase after first year McAfee antivirus software has protected hundreds of millions of devices since its founding in 1987, becoming a household name -- but how well does it work? And does it truly deserve its long-held place on our best antivirus list? I set out to answer these questions by installing the full McAfee Plus Ultimate suite on a Windows 11 laptop and testing ... Read full article.