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Windows 10 vs Windows 11 comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Windows 10
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
269
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Windows 10 is 3.9%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 3.0%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Darko Borovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 30, 2024
Easy to use and has good features like control panel, system settings, and backup
Windows 10 is mostly used in our production system. We are a TV station with some software depending on an operating system. This software won't be able to start or manage in other operating systems. We were forced to use Windows 10. Since we updated that software, we switched to Windows 11…
Pmurki@Micron.Com Praveen - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 19, 2024
Easy to use, stable product and improve productivity
We use our laptops with Windows only. We use it for everything. For the last 20 years, my entire career, I've been using Windows only. Office 365 will be extensively used, along with other tools from Office 365 Everything is good. It's easy to use. It supports AI initiatives. Like we use…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is stable. I have a lot of applications running on it, and all the applications are running fine. I don't have any problems with it."
"The solution is versatile and allows for easy installation."
"I've found Windows 10 to be easy to use."
"I have found no bugs or glitches in the solution."
"The new security features are very good."
"Windows 10 is easy to use with a good user interface."
"I like that it's easy to use, and it seems to be more robust than Windows 7."
"Technical support is available 24/7 and we find them to be helpful."
"The most valuable aspect is the seamless integration and robust compatibility of other tools."
"Windows 11 is more user-friendly in GUI (Graphical User Interface) and offers a wide range of settings and preferences."
"The most valuable feature is animation. It is a good solution in terms of performance."
"The solution's steps are now very customized and it has great functionality."
"Windows 11 is easy to install. If you have any unclear issues, you can search Google for them. If you can't find any solutions, you can refer the issue to the IT support team."
"The tool is very stable and I don't recall a time the screen went blue which was common for Windows 7. The product's installation is fast. If I have any issue that prevents me from booting Windows 11, it will automatically run into auto-repair mode and fix those issues. Windows 10 had this functionality but it wasn't good."
"Quick Assist is a valuable feature."
"I use the tool for work which includes emails, using the internet, etc."
 

Cons

"The apps view that I get on my screen is not much useful for me. If I have to search for anything, I go to the Search bar and type there. They can maybe include integration with some third-party products."
"If the Windows 10 license could be cheaper, that would be better. Generally, a reduced price is always beneficial for consumers."
"In the beginning, the system froze a few times."
"Windows needs to improve the memory process—memory management. Sometimes, it consumes too much."
"The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower."
"I would like the updates to be less intrusive. It would be great if Windows could update without restarting. They've made some improvements in that regard, but there is still some room to do better. I would still like monthly updates, but it would be nice if I didn't need to tell everyone to log out and save their work because their computer needs to be rebooted."
"The update cycle could use some improvement."
"As a user, I should have a facility that I can secure an entire folder with a password."
"Windows 11 has a terrible snipping tool. It seems to be quite buggy. The previous version that came with Windows 10 is better."
"Windows 11's pricing needs improvement. Additionally, its integration capabilities with other systems could be better."
"Windows 11 needs to improve its pricing."
"There is room for improvement in terms of security."
"I would like to add a frontend to manage the virtual machines that are installed in Windows 11. It should also improve security which includes patching the vulnerabilities."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"If we can have some features to compare two versions of the same file,"
"Sometimes the Windows 11 system hangs, and its stability could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
"I believe that the product is cheaply priced."
"The licensing fees could be more flexible."
"There is a standard license to use Windows 10."
"The organisation where I work they provide me with the licensed version of Windows 10 but personally I have used the pilot advance version."
"We pay for the license, and it's fine."
"There is a license for this solution and it normally comes free with any system."
"The product is reasonably priced on mid-scale."
"The solution is affordable."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The licensing cost is high."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"It is expensive."
"I'm not directly involved in the financial aspects, but based on feedback from colleagues, Microsoft is flexible with pricing and addressing other licensing needs."
"My machine came with a Windows 10 license and I upgraded to Windows 11 without paying anything. If you buy a new computer, Windows 11 is included with it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Windows 10?
Windows versions before 2016 had a lot of stability problems. When cybersecurity teams tested these devices or operating systems, we found many vulnerabilities to exploit. That's why if I could mak...
What is your primary use case for Windows 10?
We use the solution as an operating system.
What do you like most about Windows 11?
We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 11?
The licensing is expensive, but it's value for money. Many people need it for deployment in Windows environments. It's very much required at this time.
 

Comparisons

 

Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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