When is Tor Browser Bundle not enough, and you need Whonix or Tails?

[deadorbit]

Only you can answer this question as only you know your threat model. Honestly this is the best answer:

@noodle

When you are concerned about your life or getting arrested, then you probably should consider Whonix/Tails.

If you’re just a curious individual with a penchant for researching bizarre stuff then perhaps Tor browser or even a VPN is sufficient. If you are a whistleblower or an enemy of the state you better have a much more in depth security plan (physical and digital) than just “Is Tor browser good enough”.