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Windows 10 vs Windows 11 comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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 offers improved stability, performance, and compatibility, providing positive ROI and efficiency over Windows 7 for organizations.
Sentiment score
8.6
Windows 11 provides varied ROI, with benefits including cost savings, improved interface, and strong support, though not universally significant.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.5
Most users prefer online resources or handle issues internally, with mixed experiences for those contacting Microsoft support directly.
Sentiment score
8.8
Windows 11 support experiences vary; enterprise users report satisfaction, while others face slow responses, preferring self-service options.
We have informed Microsoft, but the issue is still there, and it has been more than three to four months.
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 scalable and flexible, easily accommodating small to large setups, with smooth transitions and ample resources.
Sentiment score
6.4
Windows 11 is praised for scalability and ease of deployment but suggested to improve hardware integration and sizing.
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 stable and reliable, with minor bugs and performance issues, requiring regular updates for optimal functionality.
Sentiment score
7.1
Windows 11 is generally rated as stable and reliable, with minimal issues and effective performance for everyday applications.
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 users criticize its frequent updates, performance issues, lacking integration, complex security, and user-unfriendly, costly interface.
Windows 11 requires enhancements in security, stability, cost, interface, updates, compatibility, and AI integration for improved user satisfaction.
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.
Windows 11's pricing needs improvement.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers have mixed experiences with complex Windows 10 pricing, finding volume licensing beneficial but often costly for enterprise versions.
Enterprise users see Windows 11 as costly but valuable, highlighting flexible licensing and bundling options for large deployments.
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 offers a user-friendly interface, robust security, and excellent performance, making it ideal for productivity and enterprise use.
Windows 11 offers an advanced interface, seamless integration, enhanced security, and productivity features with easy installation and widespread compatibility.
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.
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
271
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
7.4
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Windows 10 is 3.3%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 4.7%, up from 0.3% 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%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 11?
I have a university license, so I do not pay anything for Windows 11.
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
Drives are a significant issue, and finding the correct drives for everything to function properly is challenging. I also faced issues with Teams, although it's unclear whether this is related to W...
 

Overview

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