Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now

Compare Windows 11 and macOS Sierra

Save
    Log in to your account
    to save comparisons,
    products and more.
At a Glance
Windows 11
Windows 11
Star Rating
(3,713)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 11
macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra
Star Rating
(400)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about macOS Sierra
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that macOS Sierra excels in RAM management with a score of 8.7, allowing for smoother multitasking and better performance with memory-intensive applications, while Windows 11, although competitive, does not match this level of efficiency.
  • Reviewers mention that the I/O management in Windows 11 is rated at 8.5, providing robust support for various peripherals and devices, which is particularly beneficial for users who rely on external hardware, whereas macOS Sierra's I/O management is less frequently highlighted in reviews.
  • G2 users indicate that macOS Sierra's data backup features score an 8.4, with users appreciating the seamless integration with Time Machine for automatic backups, while Windows 11's backup solutions, although functional, do not receive the same level of praise for ease of use.
  • Users on G2 report that system operations monitoring in Windows 11 is rated at 8.1, which helps in identifying and troubleshooting issues effectively, while macOS Sierra does not have as strong a focus on error detection features, leading to some user frustration.
  • Reviewers say that both operating systems have similar scores for ease of use, with macOS Sierra at 9.4 and Windows 11 at 9.2, but many users prefer the intuitive interface of macOS Sierra for everyday tasks, citing its user-friendly design.
  • Users report that the quality of support for macOS Sierra is rated at 8.9, with many praising Apple's customer service, while Windows 11's support, rated at 8.5, is seen as adequate but not as consistently praised in user reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows 11
No pricing available
macOS Sierra
No pricing available
Free Trial
Windows 11
No trial information available
macOS Sierra
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
2,838
9.1
285
Ease of Use
9.2
2,863
9.4
291
Ease of Setup
9.2
1,080
9.1
107
Ease of Admin
8.9
663
8.7
70
Quality of Support
8.5
2,600
8.9
264
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
629
8.8
68
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
2,761
8.9
269
Features by Category
8.7
381
9.0
31
Memory Management - Operating System
8.6
333
9.3
29
Device Management - Operating System
8.9
333
9.0
29
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.8
320
9.0
28
Error Detection - Operating System
8.5
327
8.5
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows 11
Windows 11
macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra
Windows 11 and macOS Sierra are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Windows 11
Windows 11 has no unique categories
macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windows 11
Windows 11
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.3%
macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Windows 11
Windows 11
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Computer Software
13.3%
Higher Education
4.0%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
54.7%
macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra
Computer Software
18.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Higher Education
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Financial Services
3.4%
Other
50.6%
Alternatives
Windows 11
Windows 11 Alternatives
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Add Ubuntu
Fedora
Fedora
Add Fedora
Linux Mint
Linux Mint
Add Linux Mint
Zorin
Zorin
Add Zorin
macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra Alternatives
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Add Ubuntu
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Add Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Windows 7
Windows 7
Add Windows 7
CentOS
CentOS
Add CentOS
Discussions
Windows 11
Windows 11 Discussions
What is Windows 10 used for?
7 Comments
Chirag P.
CP
i have use windows 10 in general computing and gaming that was agood and fast Read more
What are the main features of Windows 10?
6 Comments
Muhammad Naveed, D.
MD
Windows 10 features a user-friendly interface, a broad range of software compatibility, enhanced security with Windows Defender, regular updates, integration...Read more
Performance
5 Comments
Yanet Y.
YY
If you see that your computer is slow and you are working with many applications open, you should close them so that Windows 10 is faster, if the slowness...Read more
macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra Discussions
Is the beta version of MacOS Catalina safe?
4 Comments
What are you guys using Mac primarily for?
1 Comment
VM
Is Mac OS Sierra any good?
1 Comment