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Difference Between Windows 11 and Windows 10

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In this article, we are going to discuss the difference between Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Windows 10

Windows 10 is the last generation of Windows which was launched on July 15, 2015, after the Windows 8.1 version. Windows 10 introduced a completely new browser by Microsoft called Microsoft Edge. Windows 10 was mainly designed by also keeping in mind the multi-tasking features like in the Android Operating system and touch-based functionality. The users from Windows 7 or Windows 8 could easily update their devices to the latest Windows 10 for free via software updates. The Microsoft Windows 10 requires system configurations to run like a minimum of 2GB RAM and 32GB storage and processors of higher processing power than the Intel Core i Series 4th generation later. 

Windows 11 

Windows 11 is the latest version of the Operating System launched by Microsoft. It was launched on June 24, 2021, after the release of Windows 10 in 2015. Windows 11 can be installed by updating the compatible devices to the latest version of it comes pre-installed in the new computers nowadays. Windows 11 is a more seamless and integrated experience for the users as compared to Windows 10. Microsoft has taken inspiration from Android or the MacOS to make everything connected within one account only. The newest version of Microsoft Windows 11 requires higher system configurations to run like a minimum of 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and processors of higher processing power than the Intel Core i Series 8th generation, AMD Zen+ series, and later. Also, it requires TPM 2.0 for effective trusted platform modules.

Key Differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10:

1. Design and Interface

The design and interface layout of the Windows 11 is much advanced and steps ahead of the previous Windows 10. Windows 11 mainly focused on bringing the Android-like experience to Windows devices with various multi-tasking and interactive UI. But Windows 11 takes it to next level by creating a macOS experience. Windows 11 allows users to allow more personalization features. There are new gestures, icons, and a new start button as well. 

2. Android App Integration

Windows 11 allows users to now run Android applications on their Windows computers. Amazon app store has integrated itself with the Windows store so that users can their Android applications on their PC. This allows users to run the same applications that they use on their phone now on their PC, for effective synchronization techniques. This is the same feature that Apple users on their Mac devices for creating the Apple ecosystem.

3. Improved virtual desktop support

Windows 11 will create more deployment and editing features for virtual desktop support. Users can now be able to access the files on their virtually from anywhere. It allows the users to use the computer which is away from them by actually accessing it from another device.

4. Improved Widgets

Widgets are not new in Windows 11 as they came from Windows 7 only. But Windows 11 brings a new widgets tab with all types of information in form of interactive cards like news, weather, maps, photos, and music. 

5. Better support for touchscreen, voice, and pen

Windows 11 can be also be used via touch, voice, or styles. It has improved support for touch and stylus support in Windows tablets. The tablet mode can also be used in the PCs for the touch mode and stylus mode.

6. Gaming upgrades

Windows 11 has dedicated features for gaming like Direct Storage and Auto HDR for improving graphics quality. Windows 11 also has a completely new Xbox app designed for users to get access to the best games created by Microsoft. Xbox also allows users to stream their gaming on other social media platforms like YouTube and Twitch. 

7. Performance improvements

Windows 11 has major performance improvements from Windows 10. It brings good optimization of the system apps in the background and ensures great battery life at a high-performance time.

Replacing Skype with Teams

In Windows 10, the main application for video conferencing was Skype which had to be installed separately. But in Windows 11, Microsoft has replaced Skype with Teams and made it the default app instead of Skype. Microsoft Teams is deeply integrated with Windows 11 and it works more smoothly than before.

8. Redesigned Microsoft Store

The new Microsoft Store is launched on Windows 11 and it has a whole new set of applications and games in it. Thanks to the integration with the Amazon store, it has now android applications. It has a completely new design that matches the Mac Store.

9. Snap Layouts

Windows 11 has new features for snapping the layouts of the windows too. We can now do various multi-tasking features in this version can also do changing the layouts of the applications.

Difference between Windows 11 and Windows 10:

S.No. WINDOWS 11 WINDOWS 10
1. Windows 11 was released on June 24, 2021. Windows 10 was released on July 15, 2015.
2. Windows 11 is based on macOS functionality. Windows 11 is based on Android functionality.
3. Windows can now install Android, iOS, and Windows apps. Windows can install only Windows apps from the store.
4. Windows 11 only runs on devices with TPM 2.0 Windows 10 only runs on devices with TPM 1.2 or above.
5. Windows 11 only runs on devices with a minimum of 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Windows 10 only runs on devices with a minimum of 2GB RAM and 32GB storage.
6. Windows 11 only runs on devices with Intel Core i Series 8th generation, AMD Zen+ series processors or higher. Windows 10 only runs on devices with Intel Core i Series 4th generation series processors or higher.
7. Windows 11 has adjusted the Start menu to the center of the screen but it can be changed. Windows 10 has adjusted the Start menu to the left of the screen.
8. Windows 11 has integrated Microsoft Teams within it and there is no separate app in it. Microsoft Teams is a separate part of Windows 10 and need to be installed separately.
9. Windows 11 features faster unlock timing and more efficient performance. Windows 10 introduced these features the first time, so they were not as effective as Windows 11.
10. Microsoft will continue the support version for Windows 11 till the next version is launched. Microsoft will end the support version for Windows 10 in 2025.
11. Smart App Control is only available on the latest version of Windows 11. There is no Smart App Control available on the Windows 10.
12. Windows 11 can run the more choices of applications which are available from the Amazon Appstore. Windows 10 does not run the more choices of applications which are available from the Amazon Appstore.
13. The graphics card used are DirectX9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver. he graphics card used are DirectX12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
14. Windows 11 has display of high definition(720p), 8 bits per color channel. Windows 10 has display of 800 X 600.

Last Updated : 02 Jan, 2023
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