I really like how easy it is to keep everything in one place, like emails, calendar invites, and tasks. The calendar reminders are seriously a lifesaver, and I especially appreciate being able to schedule meetings directly from an email. It also syncs smoothly between my phone and laptop, so I don’t miss anything important. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can feel a little clunky sometimes. When it glitches or takes forever to load, it really slows me down. The interface could definitely be a bit more modern and user-friendly; some features just feel buried. Although it's nice to be able to integrate it with other software or signatures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The thing i like most about Microsoft Outlook is the fact that it integrates email, calendar and task management. It is a trustworthy, simple to arrange talks through folders and regulations, and is also smoothly integrated with the rest of the Microsoft 365, which makes everyday communication and scheduling more effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The feature i hate about Microsoft Outlook is that at times the interface appears crowded with numerous panes and features appearing simultaneously. Search is sometimes inconsistent and with large mailboxes, there can be reduced performance. It is strong, however it might require time to adapt it to my workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been a longtime user of Microsoft Outlook, but I do like the way that it simplifies the way that we can share calendars across an organization. The majority of our workforce is remote and it significantly cuts down on the number of back and forth emails. I also appreciate the way it easily integrates with other Microsoft products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The system keeps trying to push me to the newer version of Outlook, but I don’t find the interface nearly as user-friendly. It doesn’t feel like an improvement over the current version, and I’m concerned about how it may impact my productivity if/when I’m finally forced to switch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Microsoft Outlook is how it keeps communication and scheduling organized in one place. The integration between email, calendar, and task management makes it easy to manage meetings, deadlines, and daily priorities without needing multiple tools. I especially like the calendar features, which allow me to schedule meetings efficiently, set reminders, and coordinate with teams while seeing availability in real time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the things I dislike about Microsoft Outlook is that it can sometimes feel cluttered, especially when managing a high volume of emails, meetings, and notifications at the same time. It can take extra effort to keep inboxes organized, and important messages can occasionally get buried if filters and folders are not carefully maintained. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest upside of Outlook is reliability. It’s been around forever, and it shows. It handles email, calendars, and contacts in one place without much drama. I use it daily, and it does a good job of keeping everything organized, especially when you’re juggling a lot of emails and meetings.

The calendar integration is a huge plus. Scheduling meetings, sending invites, and syncing with Teams feels seamless if you’re already in the Microsoft ecosystem. I also like the rules and folders feature; once you set them up, Outlook quietly does a lot of the cleanup work for you in the background. Search is another underrated win; even when my inbox is overflowing, I can usually find what I need pretty fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Outlook isn’t the lightest tool out there. It can feel a bit heavy, especially if you’re using the desktop app with a large mailbox. I’ve had moments where it lagged or froze right when I was trying to send something important (never a great feeling).

The interface can also feel cluttered at times. There are a lot of features, which are great in theory, but it can be overwhelming if you just want to do something simple quickly. On top of that, notifications can get noisy if you don’t fine-tune them; it’s very easy to end the day with inbox fatigue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Microsoft Outlook is how it quietly fits into my daily routine. I depend on it daily for emails, calendar, meetings, and reminders as all these are in one place, and over time it becomes very easy to stay organized. The search is dependable, the calendar helps avoid scheduling mistakes, and the integration with Teams and Office tools feels natural. it just works for me as its stable, familiar, and something I can rely on every workday. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about Microsoft Outlook is that when my mailbox gets heavy, it tends to slow down and becomes less responsive. The search usually works, but when it misses an email I know exists, it’s really frustrating. It does the job, but the experience can feel more complicated than it needs to be. Support responses often feel generic and it usually takes longer than expected to reach someone who truly understands the problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Outlook’s biggest strength is how effortlessly it keeps your workday organized.

What stands out

- Email, calendar, and tasks all in one place, so you’re not jumping between apps.

- Clean, familiar interface that makes it easy to stay on top of messages.

- Powerful search that helps you find anything quickly.

- Smart scheduling tools, especially when coordinating meetings across teams.

- Reliable integration with Microsoft 365, which keeps everything connected and consistent.

It’s the kind of tool that quietly supports your workflow and helps you stay in control of your day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Outlook’s weak spot is that it can feel heavy and slow, especially when your inbox is large or when switching between features. Some settings are buried deeper than they need to be, and occasional sync hiccups can interrupt your flow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’ve been using it for close to eight years, and it’s just become part of my routine. It feels familiar, and I don’t have to think about it much. Day to day it’s easy enough: search is quick most of the time, and the focused inbox keeps junk out so my client threads don’t get buried. Recall has saved me a few times inside our org when I hit send too fast. It also feels more reliable lately than it used to, although it won’t help if the email has already gone to someone outside the company. For client communication it’s solid—I don’t fight the app—and security-wise, sign-in is tied to our company account, so it feels locked down and sensible.

Getting it up and running on new machines has mostly been smooth. I sign into Microsoft 365, it pulls down my mailbox and calendar quickly, company policies kick in, and I don’t need to fiddle with much. Years back we did have a couple of profile hiccups and a massive OST that got cranky; I had to reset things and rebuild the index. It took a chunk of a day, but once it was done it stayed stable. Since then, updates roll in quietly and I just keep working. I’m in Outlook basically all day, five days a week—reading, writing, scheduling—so my usage is high, and it keeps up.

Feature-wise, there’s a lot I actually use instead of just ignoring. Rules and categories help me keep client work sorted, and delay send is a lifesaver when I want a second look. Shared mailboxes make teamwork simpler, and calendar invites drop in a Teams meeting so I don’t have to think twice. Attaching files from OneDrive is clean, and it turns the attachment into something that stays updated, so versioning doesn’t bite me as much. Search across years is good, though sometimes the index gets weird and I have to rebuild it—annoying, but not a deal breaker. Integrations are strong for me: Outlook plays nice with Teams and SharePoint. A couple of add-ins like CRM were hit or miss; one made things sluggish, so I removed it and it was instantly better. Support-wise, the official help pages and community posts usually get me unstuck. It’s not perfect, but it’s enough to move forward.

Overall, I’d definitely recommend it. It’s the most complete email and calendar app I’ve used on Windows, it handles client comms without drama, recall inside the org has bailed me out more than once, and the whole setup feels secure under our company account. It’s not flawless—no app is—but for day-to-day work it does what I need and stays out of the way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Time zones and recurring meetings can get weird. I’ve had a few double bookings because an update didn’t sync correctly to a shared calendar, or the meeting showed up late. Forwarding meeting invites to a client also isn’t always straightforward; sometimes people end up with two versions, or the attachment gets lost. The new Outlook direction versus classic adds another layer of confusion: buttons move around, some features seem to disappear, and I have to re-learn where things are, like Delay Send or Message Options. It’s fine once you settle in, but the constant changes still steal time.

Email recall is much better within the org now, but it can create a false sense of safety if you forget it won’t pull back something sent externally. I still double-check sensitive emails and often use Delay Send, because recall isn’t a magic undo. Sync on shared mailboxes can lag too; unread counts get out of sync, and it makes me think I missed a message when the cache just didn’t update. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can check my emails, manage my calendar, set reminders, save contacts, and create tasks without opening many apps. It keeps my life organized.

Send and receive important emails,Check my class or meeting schedule using the calendar,Set reminders for assignments, exams, and tasks,Save important contacts,Organize my daily work with tasks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Many features are hidden inside menus, so it takes time to understand where things are. When the internet is slow, Outlook also becomes slow and mails don’t sync properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like how Outlook brings everything together in one place emails, calendar, contacts, and tasks. The interface feels clean and easy to navigate, and I love how I can schedule meetings directly from my inbox without switching apps. The focused inbox helps me keep important messages at the top, and integration with Teams and OneDrive makes collaboration smooth and quick. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes Outlook can feel a bit heavy, especially when syncing large mailboxes, it slows down or freezes for a few seconds. The mobile app could also be a little faster when loading attachments or switching between accounts. Other than that, it’s generally very dependable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.