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At a Glance
Windows 11
Windows 11
Star Rating
(3,676)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Xubuntu
Xubuntu
Star Rating
(63)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Xubuntu excels in RAM management with a score of 8.7, making it a great choice for those with limited hardware resources, while Windows 11, although slightly lower at 8.5, still offers robust performance for most users.
  • Reviewers mention that Windows 11 shines in ease of setup with a score of 9.1, providing a more straightforward installation process compared to Xubuntu's score of 7.7, which some users find less intuitive.
  • G2 users highlight that Windows 11 has a superior quality of support, scoring 8.5, compared to Xubuntu's 8.0, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when issues arise with Windows 11.
  • Users on G2 report that Windows 11's ease of use is rated at 9.2, making it more user-friendly for those unfamiliar with operating systems, while Xubuntu's score of 8.6 suggests a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that Xubuntu's data backup feature scores 8.4, which is appreciated by users who prioritize data security, while Windows 11's backup capabilities are not highlighted as strongly, indicating a potential area for improvement.
  • Users say that both operating systems have positive product direction ratings, with Windows 11 at 8.9 and Xubuntu at 8.2, suggesting that Windows 11 may be more aligned with user needs and future developments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows 11
No pricing available
Xubuntu
No pricing available
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Windows 11
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Xubuntu
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
2,822
8.6
49
Ease of Use
9.2
2,846
8.6
49
Ease of Setup
9.2
1,063
7.9
20
Ease of Admin
8.9
659
7.9
12
Quality of Support
8.5
2,583
8.0
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
625
8.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
2,744
8.4
44
Features by Category
8.7
362
7.7
6
Memory Management - Operating System
8.7
319
8.1
6
Device Management - Operating System
8.9
321
7.8
6
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.8
310
7.8
6
Error Detection - Operating System
8.5
318
7.2
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows 11
Windows 11
Xubuntu
Xubuntu
Windows 11 and Xubuntu are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Windows 11
Windows 11 has no unique categories
Xubuntu
Xubuntu has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windows 11
Windows 11
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.4%
Xubuntu
Xubuntu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
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%
Xubuntu
Xubuntu
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Computer Software
21.7%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Higher Education
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
35.0%
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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
Xubuntu
Xubuntu Discussions
Does Xubuntu have Software Center?
1 Comment
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Xubuntu has no more discussions with answers