Other people have covered the bandwidth angle, but I also think the size itself is an issue because of memory. And the more Electron can load into memory out-of-the-box or via default coding conventions, the more opportunities for poor memory management from developers. Since Electron is being used for utility apps, its bloat multiplies on a system with a lot of apps on it.<p>Also, Electron&#x27;s size means more power draw. When I want enough battery life to do some work and still watch a long video afterwards, I habitually close Slack because it makes a worthwhile energy difference. The app&#x27;s size reduces my engagement with the app after install. I&#x27;m aware my behavior is unusual, but developers do need to keep this in mind, especially as Windows and OSX make app energy use more transparent.