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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (34.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Windows 11
Star Rating
(3,684)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 11Windows 7
Star Rating
(871)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Windows 11 has a more modern interface and improved aesthetics compared to Windows 7, which some reviewers mention feels outdated. The new Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 11 are particularly praised for their user-friendly design.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 11 offers better RAM management, with users noting smoother multitasking capabilities, especially when using demanding applications. In contrast, Windows 7's RAM management is seen as adequate but less efficient for modern workloads.
- G2 users highlight that Windows 11 has superior quality of support, with a score of 8.5 compared to Windows 7's 7.9. Reviewers appreciate the more responsive customer service and extensive online resources available for troubleshooting in Windows 11.
- Users on G2 report that Windows 11 excels in system operations monitoring, receiving an 8.4 rating, while Windows 7 lags behind at 7.9. Reviewers mention that the new Task Manager in Windows 11 provides more detailed insights into system performance.
- Reviewers say that Windows 11 has a more positive product direction, scoring 9.0 compared to Windows 7's 7.0. Users appreciate the regular updates and new features being rolled out in Windows 11, which they feel enhances long-term usability.
- Users report that both Windows 7 and Windows 11 have similar ease of setup scores, but Windows 11's setup process is noted to be slightly more streamlined, making it easier for new users to get started quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows 11
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Windows 11
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
2,827
8.9
691
Ease of Use
9.2
2,851
9.1
703
Ease of Setup
9.2
1,068
9.1
247
Ease of Admin
8.9
661
8.9
212
Quality of Support
8.5
2,588
7.9
628
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
627
8.7
195
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
2,749
7.0
658
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.7
323
8.2
29
Device Management - Operating System
8.9
325
8.6
29
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.8
313
8.6
29
Error Detection - Operating System
8.5
321
7.9
29
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows 11 and Windows 7 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Windows 11 has no unique categories
Windows 7 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windows 11
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windows 7
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Information Technology and Services
16.8%
Computer Software
10.3%
Higher Education
5.0%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.7%
Discussions
What is Windows 10 used for?
7 Comments
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
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
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
Support for Windows 7
3 Comments
BA
In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite...Read more
how to find computer specs windows 7
3 Comments
ZB
Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),...Read more
Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?
3 Comments
ZB
Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page...Read more
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