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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Windows 11
Star Rating
(3,691)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(549)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.4% 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 excels in ease of use, scoring 9.2 compared to Windows 8's 7.6. Reviewers mention that the redesigned Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 11 make navigation more intuitive and user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 11 offers superior quality of support, with a score of 8.5 versus Windows 8's 7.6. Users appreciate the more responsive customer service and extensive online resources available for troubleshooting.
- G2 users highlight that Windows 11 has a better product direction, scoring 9.0 compared to Windows 8's 6.0. Reviewers say that the regular updates and new features, such as Snap Layouts, show a commitment to improving user experience.
- Users on G2 report that Windows 11 outperforms Windows 8 in system operations monitoring, with a score of 8.4 versus 6.8. Reviewers mention that the enhanced Task Manager in Windows 11 provides better insights into system performance and resource usage.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 11 shines in RAM management, scoring 8.7 compared to Windows 8's 8.0. Users say that the new memory management features help optimize performance, especially when multitasking with multiple applications.
- Users say that Windows 11's I/O management is significantly better, with a score of 8.8 against Windows 8's 7.5. Reviewers appreciate the improved file transfer speeds and overall responsiveness when accessing external devices.
Pricing
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Windows 11
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Meets Requirements
9.1
2,827
7.8
406
Ease of Use
9.2
2,851
7.6
413
Ease of Setup
9.2
1,068
8.2
151
Ease of Admin
8.9
661
7.6
112
Quality of Support
8.5
2,588
7.6
369
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
627
7.3
97
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
2,749
6.1
397
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.7
323
8.1
25
Device Management - Operating System
8.9
325
7.6
24
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.8
313
8.1
25
Error Detection - Operating System
8.5
321
6.9
24
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows 11 and Windows 8 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Windows 11 has no unique categories
Windows 8 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 8
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
20.4%
Computer Software
13.4%
Education Management
4.5%
Higher Education
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
3.5%
Other
53.9%
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
Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.
2 Comments
LD
Because Windows 8 is the best.Read more
Is Windows 8 a good operating system?
2 Comments
AM
Its not bad but not the best OS. UI design is modern but has instability issues. Navigating through the UI is not user-friendly and can be confusing for most...Read more
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