Chrome’s Tab Compare feature is built for shoppers. When you have several product pages open at once, Tab Compare pulls the key details together in one place so you can decide without switching back and forth. Here is how to use it.
What Tab Compare Does
Tab Compare is an AI feature in Chrome that detects when you have multiple similar product pages open. It reads the specs, prices, ratings, and reviews across those tabs and shows them side by side in a summary panel. You do not need to install anything. It is built into Chrome.
How to Use Tab Compare in Chrome
- Open Google Chrome on your desktop.
- Open several tabs for similar products you are comparing. For example, three different laptops from Amazon, Best Buy, and a brand’s own site.
- Look for a Tab Compare prompt that appears near the address bar or in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Click it to open the comparison panel.
- Chrome will display a table with product details from each of your open tabs side by side.
If Tab Compare does not appear automatically, try clicking the three-dot menu and looking for Tab Compare under the browser tools section.
What Tab Compare Shows You
The comparison panel typically pulls together:
- Product name and image
- Price
- Key specifications
- Customer ratings
- Availability
You can click on any item in the panel to jump to that tab.
Tab Compare vs. Manual Comparison
Without Tab Compare, you would need to switch between tabs, take notes, and try to remember what you read on each page. Tab Compare removes that friction and cuts down the time it takes to make a buying decision.
Good to Know
- Tab Compare works best on e-commerce pages. It may not appear on every type of website.
- The feature is powered by AI and pulls publicly visible data from each page.
- Tab Compare is available on Chrome for desktop. It is not yet available on mobile.
Tab Compare is one of the most practical AI additions Chrome has added in recent years. If you shop online regularly, it is worth knowing about.
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