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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Windows 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
Learn more about Windows 7macOS Sierra
Star Rating
(400)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Windows 7 has a solid ease of use rating of 9.1, but macOS Sierra outshines it with a score of 9.4, indicating a more intuitive user experience overall.
- Reviewers mention that while both operating systems have similar ease of setup scores, Windows 7's 9.1 is on par with macOS Sierra, which also scores 9.1, suggesting that users may find both systems equally straightforward to install.
- G2 users highlight that Windows 7's quality of support is rated at 7.9, which is notably lower than macOS Sierra's 8.9, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance and resources with macOS Sierra.
- Users on G2 report that Windows 7 has a product direction score of 7.0, which suggests some dissatisfaction with future updates, while macOS Sierra boasts a much higher score of 8.9, indicating a more positive outlook on ongoing development and enhancements.
- Reviewers mention that Windows 7 excels in RAM management, but macOS Sierra is praised for its superior I/O management, which can lead to better performance in multitasking scenarios.
- Users say that while both systems offer data backup features, macOS Sierra's Time Machine is frequently highlighted as a standout feature for its ease of use and reliability, making it a preferred choice for users concerned about data security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Windows 7
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Windows 7
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
691
9.1
285
Ease of Use
9.1
703
9.4
291
Ease of Setup
9.1
247
9.1
107
Ease of Admin
8.9
212
8.7
70
Quality of Support
7.9
628
8.9
264
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
195
8.8
68
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
658
8.9
269
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.2
29
9.3
29
Device Management - Operating System
8.6
29
9.0
29
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.6
29
9.0
28
Error Detection - Operating System
7.9
29
8.5
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Windows 7 and macOS Sierra are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Windows 7 has no unique categories
macOS Sierra has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Windows 7
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
macOS Sierra
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
16.8%
Computer Software
10.3%
Higher Education
5.0%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.7%
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%
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Discussions
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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