# Windows 11, Windows 7 vs Chromium OS Comparison | | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Chromium OS | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 4,288 | 896 | 139 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (35.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Windows 11 Pros: - User-Friendly (269 reviews) - Ease of Use (261 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (108 reviews) - High Requirements (100 reviews) ### Windows 7 Pros: - User-Friendly (17 reviews) - Ease of Use (14 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (13 reviews) - Security Issues (11 reviews) ### Chromium OS Pros: - Lightweight Size (21 reviews) - Speed/Performance (21 reviews) Cons: - Limited Software (16 reviews) - Connectivity Issues (11 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Chromium OS | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (3191 reviews) | 8.9 (713 reviews) | 8.2 (103 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (3223 reviews) | 9.1 (726 reviews) | 9.0 (104 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (1432 reviews) | 9.1 (273 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (702 reviews) | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (2922 reviews) | 7.9 (650 reviews) | 8.0 (95 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (670 reviews) | 8.7 (198 reviews) | 7.7 (18 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (3070 reviews) | 7.0 (678 reviews) | 8.6 (100 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Windows 11 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 7 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Chromium OS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 739 | | **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 58 | | **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Chromium OS | |---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 8.7 (547 reviews) | 8.5 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Chromium OS | |---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 9.0 (519 reviews) | 8.7 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Chromium OS | |---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 8.9 (483 reviews) | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Chromium OS | |---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 8.6 (514 reviews) | 8.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Windows 11 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Windows 7 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Chromium OS (1):** [Other Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-development) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Chromium OS | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 37.8% | 35.0% | 48.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 33.0% | 27.2% | | **Enterprise** | 29.8% | 32.0% | 24.3% | ### By Industry #### Windows 11 - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5% - **Computer Software:** 13.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.3% - **Financial Services:** 2.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2% - **Telecommunications:** 2.1% - **Accounting:** 1.9% - **Other:** 43.0% #### Windows 7 - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7% - **Computer Software:** 10.3% - **Higher Education:** 5.0% - **Education Management:** 4.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8% - **Telecommunications:** 2.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3% - **Accounting:** 2.1% - **Banking:** 2.0% - **Internet:** 1.9% - **Other:** 50.2% #### Chromium OS - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.2% - **Computer Software:** 19.7% - **Education Management:** 7.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6% - **Accounting:** 2.2% - **Consumer Services:** 2.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.2% - **Other:** 29.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Windows 11 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (725 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews) - [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (96 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (221 reviews) ### Alternatives to Windows 7 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews) - [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (484 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (221 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (212 reviews) ### Alternatives to Chromium OS - [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1229 reviews) - [Termius](https://www.g2.com/products/termius/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (259 reviews) - [SAP Fiori](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-fiori/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (207 reviews) - [Progress Telerik Fiddler](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik-fiddler/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (166 reviews) - [Ask Codi](https://www.g2.com/products/ask-codi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (100 reviews) - [AWS CloudTrail](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloudtrail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (105 reviews) - [Facebook Login](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-login/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (85 reviews) - [.NET 4.5](https://www.g2.com/products/net-4-5/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (81 reviews) - [SmythOS](https://www.g2.com/products/smythos/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (71 reviews) - [Hookdeck](https://www.g2.com/products/hookdeck/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (71 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Windows 11 - Title: [What is Windows 10 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-10-used-for) — 8 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It's meant to make your digital lifestyle simpler. For example, you don't need to memorize everything; you can just input it into the computer, and it will..." - Title: [What are the main features of Windows 10?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-windows-10) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "Cortana Integration New Start Menu New Microsoft Edge browser Improve UI and multitasking Control panel settings " - Title: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 5 comments > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to recover" - Title: [How to install windows using a flash how to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-windows-using-a-flash-how-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Web Development Services https://aquatecinnovative.com/ Shopify Development Services https://aquatecinnovative.com/shopify-development-services/ PHP..." - Title: [Performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15624-performance) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Before changing the PC's configuration, it is necessary to rule out the possibility that the slowdown of the system is not caused by a virus or trojan. Run..." ### Windows 7 - Title: [What is Windows 7 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-7-used-for) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "its use for Personal and office Desktop " - Title: [how to find computer specs windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-find-computer-specs-windows-7) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "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),..." - Title: [Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-think-microsoft-will-extend-support-for-windows-7-after-january-14-2020) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [Support for Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12026-support-for-windows-7) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [I am using dell vostro 1550 laptop with windows 7 home basic version. can I upgrade my system to windows 10 version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-7-i-am-using-dell-vostro-1550-laptop-with-windows-7-home-basic-version-can-i-upgrade-my-system-to-wind) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can use Windows 10." ### Chromium OS - Title: [What is the difference between Chrome OS and Chromium OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-chrome-os-and-chromium-os) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "With Chromium you are able to make more internal adjustments " - Title: [Can I download Chromium OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-download-chromium-os) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "YA" - Title: [Can I install Chromium OS on my laptop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-install-chromium-os-on-my-laptop) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can, but you must back up your data before installation." - Title: [Is Chromium OS any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-chromium-os-any-good) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [How do I stop my mouse pad from freezing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-stop-my-mouse-pad-from-freezing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Re flash the chromium os image to your device ( CloudReady Recommended)" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/windows-11-vs-windows-7-vs-chromium-os)