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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 offers improved efficiency, security, and performance over Windows 7, making it a valuable and worthwhile investment.
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
5.2
Many Windows 10 users prefer online forums for support, finding Microsoft helpful, but often solve issues independently.
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
7.7
Windows 10 is scalable and flexible, easily accommodating increased usage and integrating well with other Microsoft products like Azure.
Sentiment score
7.3
Windows 11 is scalable and effective for large deployments, appreciated for affordability despite some hardware and integration challenges.
For scalability, I would rate it a nine or ten because performance-wise, Windows 10 has never given me those issues.
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
6.7
Windows 10 offers stability and reliability, though updates can be disruptive, with mixed reviews on performance and adaptability.
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 of the product an eight.
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 requires better stability and performance, with improvements in updates, interface, security, resource usage, and app compatibility.
Windows 11 needs stability, security, pricing adjustments, improved UI, hardware compatibility, and better integration with cloud and AI features.
Microsoft can improve their Teams product because everybody uses Teams, and it's very clunky and unfriendly in terms of scrolling back, downloading files, and moving back and forth within the different teams.
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.
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 users find Windows 10 licensing complex yet necessary, favoring bundled solutions for cost-effectiveness and appreciating its functionality.
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 10 is cost-effective when compared to other competitors available such as Mac and Linux.
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 user-friendly features, security, seamless Office integration, and compatibility, enhancing productivity and overall user experience.
Windows 11 delivers enhanced performance, user-friendly interface, strong security, seamless integration, multitasking, and AI support with frequent updates.
When using mapping software such as QGIS or ArcGIS, the system remains stable, especially when handling heavy files.
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
5.3
Number of Reviews
277
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 June 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Windows 10 is 2.7%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows 11 is 6.5%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Deboprio Dutta - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved security features with gaming enhancements while supporting various features
I understand that Windows 11 supports quite a bit of additional features for people who are, for example, into high-end gaming and the features that support that kind of utility. It's not personally much of a thing for me, however, I've heard about differences between the two operating system versions. To the best of my knowledge, I think Windows 11 brings some AI features for Microsoft Copilot, which probably weren't as integrated into the previous version. There are the occasional bugs and issues that pop up, yet none are significant enough for me to consider a major update. Overall, it's a smooth experience.
Pmurki@Micron.Com Praveen - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Windows 10?
The only annoyance is the frequent updates that come almost every month or couple of months. A couple of updates could enhance the experience overall.
What is your primary use case for Windows 10?
I use Windows 10 ( /products/windows-10-reviews ) as my main operating system for daily business. It is part of a couple of different systems that I use, including Linux.
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: June 2025.
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