What I liked most about Windows 8 was its speed and system responsiveness compared to earlier versions. The boot time and general performance improvements were immediately noticeable. I also appreciated the modern design approach — the new Start screen and tile interface introduced a fresh, touch-friendly experience that worked particularly well on hybrid devices. From an implementation point of view, the system was straightforward to install and configure, and the integration with Microsoft services like OneDrive made file access and syncing much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest issue with Windows 8 was usability inconsistency. The switch between the new tile-based Start screen and the traditional desktop environment felt disjointed, especially for users accustomed to older Windows versions. Navigating between interfaces could be confusing, and some simple tasks took longer than they should have. Additionally, the removal of the Start button in the early version made adoption harder for many users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use with a user-friendly interface, and it feels much more resource-friendly compared to its successors, Windows 10 and 11. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Less secure compared to Windows 10, and there’s no more support available since Microsoft discontinued it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

i liked the performance and consistency of windows 8 during testing and developing. while working on web apps since being in IT field, i had used for testing the application across various windows versions.

i liked Smartscreen as it was a nice security feature introduced. rest ui and ux was smooth and good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

multitasking was a bit difficult in the non-touch mode. Also for many of the things a microsoft account was always being asked of which i did not like Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

An improved task manager, enhanced security features, and built-in support for touch-enabled devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Switching between the desktop and the modern app interfaces can feel inconsistent, and the overall experience isn’t always as seamless as I’d expect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s easy to use and compatible for anyone, and it feels like an improvement over Windows 7. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s not that advanced like Windows 11; Windows 11 offers better features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Windows 8 is much faster than Windows 7. It uses hybrid boot technology, which loads the system quickly after shutdown. It also shows real-time updates such as weather, mail, and news. Overall, it is designed for tablets and touch-screen devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some buttons, like the power button and the shut-down button, were hidden and hard to find. I ended up needing an extra button just to do a simple task, which made the whole process more complicated than it should be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It was a good operating system in its day, but it’s now outdated and no longer supported. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the updates meant to make it more mobile-friendly didn’t work very well, especially in terms of the design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The innovation in design is great. The initial updates brought better system performance and improved support for this new system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm not entirely convinced by the new menu. Also, the way to access it is sometimes a bit complicated; when you want to go to the corners, be careful not to access the menu. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Windows 8 as my main operating system on my laptop and I find it to be a great operating system that provides a fantastic user experience. One of the things I like most about Windows 8 is its user interface (UI) which I find easy and intuitive. Another feature that I truly appreciate is its versatility in offering a wide variety of apps, allowing me to download practically any app that can run on a PC. This capability enhances my use of the system across various needs, whether it's for development, playing games, or handling simpler software for my daily activities. Overall, the ease of setup for Windows 8 was straightforward and intuitive, which further adds to the appeal of using it as my primary operating system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the software development experience on Windows 8 challenging because it lacks compatibility with codes written on other platforms like macOS and Ubuntu. This can result in difficulties when working with teammates who use these systems, as their code is not easily runnable on Windows 8. This interoperability issue with other operating systems can hinder collaborative efforts and workflow, making it a feature I particularly dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The changes introduced in the UI were advanced in Windows environments, but it lack to keep some backward compatibility and the adoption was not good because of this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The absence of the start button, so used in previous versions of windows was a complete deception. When new version 8.1 arrived with all these backwards compatibility was late and many people were dissapointed too much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.