Font comparison
Cairo vs Tajawal: Arabic Web Font Comparison
Compare Cairo and Tajawal using measured Arabic WOFF2 bytes, mixed-script delivery, variable availability, and interface recommendations.
Quick answer
Tajawal is the smallest measured set
At 17.5 KB for Arabic regular and bold, it is the lightest option in this comparison. Size is one decision input—not proof of better readability, rendering, or overall product fit. Choose between two contemporary Arabic sans families for product and marketing interfaces.
Measured comparison
| Font | Arabic 400 + 700 | Arabic + Latin | Variable | Coverage | Starting role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 26.6 KB | 56.2 KB | 30.2 KB | 7/7 | UI and display |
| Tajawal | 17.5 KB | 37.3 KB | Not available | 7/7 | Compact interfaces |
How to decide
- 1. Shortlist by role.
Match interface, reading, or display needs before bytes.
- 2. Compare exact delivery.
Include every subset and weight the product will ship.
- 3. Test real Arabic copy.
Review dense UI, long text, digits, and mixed-script lines.