File Explorer replacements
2020-: Files
https://github.com/files-community/Files
Building the best file explorer app for Windows alongside the community
Started as
Files UWP (Universal Windows Platform), afterwards simplified to the minimal Files name.
See
WinOverrideWinE for linking this app to the Win+E keyboard shortcut.
2014-2019: Immersive Explorer
site:
https://www.immersive-explorer.com/
A modern file explorer for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7
Pros

touch experience

speed!

color coding: green for Excel files, blue for Word files, …

click file = open; select file + click open button = open with…
Cons
file selection in touch mode? (mouse: click = open, right-click = select)

clone file or directory: now you can copy and "paste in another location" - if you want to create a copy/clone in the same location, this is not possible

keyboard shortcuts from Explorer missing: F2 (rename), etc.

color coding: folders should be yellow (or custom color?)

can't open multiple files at the same time: if you select e.g. 7 Excel files, and press Enter, only one is opened :