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Windows 10 vs Windows 11 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
3.6
Windows 10 delivers cost-saving benefits, enhanced performance, security, and user-friendly features, often surpassing Windows 7 in efficiency.
Sentiment score
8.6
Windows 11 offers high user satisfaction, increased ROI, ease of use, stability, and effective Microsoft support, enhancing operational value.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.5
Windows 10 support is generally praised for responsiveness, though some report slow responses and desire better handling of complex issues.
Sentiment score
8.8
Users find Microsoft's technical services knowledgeable and efficient, but accessing support, especially for older hardware, can be challenging.
We have informed Microsoft, but the issue is still there, and it has been more than three to four months.
The customer service and support from Microsoft are quite responsive and generally good.
They are very quick and knowledgeable about their product.
Sometimes they won't even respond.
Everything should work perfectly if you have new hardware that matches the Windows 11 requirements.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Windows 10 is a scalable, adaptable system praised for supporting large-scale expansion and varied user requirements effortlessly.
Sentiment score
7.3
Windows 11 is scalable and effective for large deployments, appreciated for affordability despite some hardware and integration challenges.
With various products available, such as those integrated with Active Directory, you can streamline and automate the process for a thousand users or more.
I would rate the scalability of Windows 11 a ten out of ten.
I would rate the product's scalability a nine out of ten and my company has about 2000 users for Windows 9 and Windows 10.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.0
Windows 10 is generally stable with occasional bugs, largely reliable due to updates, but less stable than Linux for some.
Sentiment score
7.6
Windows 11 receives high stability ratings, improved by patches, with some users preferring it over Windows 10 despite occasional issues.
The challenges were related to third-party agents and their supportability.
I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
I rate the stability a nine and a half out of ten.
With the tool, we are able to control airplane traffic.
 

Room For Improvement

Windows 10 needs better security, update management, UI flexibility, performance, Linux compatibility, and streamlined resource use to enhance user experience.
Windows 11 needs stability, security, pricing adjustments, improved UI, hardware compatibility, and better integration with cloud and AI features.
Investment in Windows 10 may not be ideal as the world is changing with advancing technology in the AI age.
The transitions within Teams are not smooth, and call quality in meetings is not great.
The areas of firewall, antivirus, and similar features could be improved as they are not very strong.
For a better experience, Windows 11 should be improved to take fewer resources.
In terms of security, implementing easier remote access to laptops and providing more mature patching options would be beneficial.
It should also improve security which includes patching the vulnerabilities.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers experience mixed pricing with Windows 10, appreciating discounts, supportive upgrades, despite sometimes confusing Microsoft licensing.
Enterprise buyers find Windows 11 pricey, but flexible payment options and automatic upgrades can help reduce expenses.
For those buying a Windows license, it might be better to buy a Windows 11 license.
Windows is considered overpriced, especially given the normal software functionalities.
Windows 11 is not an expensive solution.
I rate its pricing a nine out of ten.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten.
 

Valuable Features

Windows 10 excels with a user-friendly interface, robust performance, security features, multitasking support, gaming compatibility, and IT and organizational appeal.
Windows 11 delivers enhanced performance, user-friendly interface, strong security, seamless integration, multitasking, and AI support with frequent updates.
The configuration management tools, such as SACM, are effective.
Windows 11 brings some AI features for Microsoft Copilot, which probably weren't as integrated into the previous version.
Windows 10 has an inbuilt antivirus system that is quite good compared to Windows 7 or Windows 8.
One of the most valuable features of Windows 11 is its ability to provide detailed statistics about the laptop's performance, including battery usage, CPU performance, and network performance.
The standout feature, known as the Linux App System Forwarded, enables the use of Linux commands within the Windows environment.
The tool's most valuable feature is its stability.
 

Categories and Ranking

Windows 10
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
274
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Windows 10 is 3.0%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 5.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy installation and the initial setup time is reasonable
Stability can be an issue. I have to restart it every two days. And the boot time is quite long. My laptop's old, has no SSD, and is just a traditional Winchester. Had desktops with Windows 11 and SSDs, much better performance. But hardware limitations on my current laptop lead to stability and response issues. It's more like the whole reinstall every two years thing. It makes cleaning a pain. Performance improves significantly after a fresh install, then slowly deteriorates as I add more programs. But my biggest concern with Windows 10 is actually bigger than my situation. I'm replacing my laptop anyway, but I read that Windows 10 support ends in a year or so. And with hardware limitations, many other computers won't run Windows 11. So it's not just me. A lot of people with decent, still-working Windows 10 machines will lose support and be unable to switch to 11. This will be a significant problem for individuals and institutions. Large companies with thousands of computers don't replace them every three years, and they might face issues with many computers unable to run Windows 11 and lacking support for 10.
Anish Bheekoo - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable performance, straightforward setup process, and it is easy to join a domain
In terms of improvement, I have noticed some latency issues when loading large Excel or Word files. I'm not sure if it's a network or software issue, but it would be great if they could address that. Additionally, in terms of security, implementing easier remote access to laptops and providing more mature patching options would be beneficial. Overall, there is room for improvement in these areas. It should also give complete support for already tested versions.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
12%
University
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Windows 10?
I do not have notes for improvement.
What is your primary use case for Windows 10?
In my case, I would mostly say it's because of security reasons. At least for the typical use cases that I generally rely on Windows for, there didn't seem to be a noticeable performance difference...
What do you like most about Windows 11?
We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
Windows 11 requires a very powerful hardware infrastructure. When installed on an old machine, it can be problematic due to outdated configurations. For a better experience, Windows 11 should be im...
 

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Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: April 2025.
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