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Microsoft offers different versions of its latest operating system, but the most famous and most used are Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. Both have important differences
Microsoft offers different versions of its latest operating system, but the most famous and most used are Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. Both have important differences that go beyond the selling price, but it is surprising that many people still WHO It is not clear what these differences are.
Knowing the differences between the two is essential to being able to select the version that suits you best our needs. Because I know that finding reliable and easy-to-understand information on this topic can be a bit complicated, I decided to put together this guide to share with you all the differences between Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro.
I will explain in the simplest possible way so that everyone, even our less advanced readers, will be clear about the differences between the two versions. However, if you have any doubts you can leave it in the comments and I will be happy to help you. Now make yourself comfortable and I will begin.
On Microsoft’s official website, we can see that Windows 11 Home has a price 145 euros, while the Pro version goes up 259 euros. The difference between the two is important because Windows 11 Pro is 75% more expensive (it costs 110 euros more).
If we buy Windows 11 Home and need to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, we can do so at any time. This is an important detail because it means that even if we choose the wrong version, we will not have wasted money and will be able to upgrade to the Pro version without having to pay full price.
These prices apply to the retail versions of Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro, which are valid for life and can be easily reinstalled as many times as we want, even if we have replaced important components such as the motherboard or processor, or if we have built a completely new PC. They do not have any type of limitation.
There are also OEM versions of both operating systems that are valid for life, but they are common They stop working when we replace the computer motherboard. In some cases, Microsoft may reactivate them if we contact technical support, but this is not guaranteed. Despite this limitation, they are an interesting option because they can be purchased for very little money.
Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro have the suite common functions which are basic and actually form the basis of this Microsoft operating system. The list is very long, but we can highlight the most important ones Microsoft Copilotwhich allows us to use online generative AI, Defender Firewall and Defender Antivirus, which are necessary to ensure a high degree of protection, and Windows Hello, which works as a biometric authentication system.
However, there is a long list of features and functions that are Windows 11 Pro exclusive, and that’s more than enough to justify the big price difference that exists between the two operating systems. So that you don’t have any doubts, I will list them all and make a complete compilation.
How can we appreciate the differences and extra features that Windows 11 Pro has They are clearly aimed at companies and businessesand are of no particular value to home users. It is therefore a version that puts the best in the hands of professionals and is clearly oriented towards this user profile.
It can also be an interesting option for self-employed, small offices and for government entities, especially in those cases where we work in hierarchical groups and with very sensitive information. In all these cases, the price difference is fully justified by the added value that these functions and features provide.
Although Windows 11 Pro is a more advanced and much more complete operating system than Windows 11 Home, the truth is that there is no difference in the level of requirements minima between the two. Both need the same basic hardware to run:
Both versions are updated to take advantage of the features that come with the second generation of artificial intelligence, which we know are integrated into Microsoft Copilot+. We don’t need any type of specific hardware to enjoy Copilot because it works in the cloud and we will only need an internet connection.
Copilot+ works locally and in this case we will have to meet two key requirements: have an NPU at least 40 TOP performance and 16 GB RAM As a minimum. Copilot+ features are not yet available in Windows 11 for x64 processors, and Microsoft has yet to specify a release date.
There is no difference in terms of support or gaming performance. It will offer Windows 11 Home same performance and the same features as the Pro version, so in that sense there is no reason to choose the more expensive version if our goal is to play. If we are going to build a PC for gaming, let’s be clear, you must choose the Home version.
Where we find the differences is in the supported hardware, as Windows 11 Home only supports the maximum 128 GB of RAM and supports processor up to 64 cores. In Windows 11 Pro, we will have support for up to two processors and 128 cores, and we can connect up to 2 TB of RAM if the motherboard supports this amount.
This difference can be very important for artists, designers and content creators who use their computer for work and who will be using very powerful configurations with lots of RAM. Many relatively affordable motherboards already support up to 192GB of RAM, so we don’t need to go for the most expensive one to exceed that 128GB limit of the Home version.
Windows 11 Pro for workstations can support up to 6TB of RAM and four processors, so it’s another option for those professionals who work with very demanding applications and tools. Otherwise, there is nothing else which sets out the hardware-level differences between Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro.
One of the most important advantages that Windows 11 Pro offers compared to Windows 11 Home is found in Hyper-V, which is Microsoft’s hypervisor that allows usand configure virtual machines with which other operating systems can be run, such as Linux distributions.
This operating system also comes with Windows Sandbox, a much lighter virtualization feature with which we can test applications and browse websites of questionable reliability, all without compromising the security of the computer, since these will run independently. virtualized and isolated in a container from the rest of the system.
Windows 11 Home gives us access to the Windows subsystem for Linux, but it lacks the advanced virtualization and sandboxing features of Windows 11 Pro, it also lacks Microsoft Defender Application Guard, which is another virtualization feature that we can create a virtualized instance of Microsoft Edge browse untrusted sites without risk.
If we continue to delve deeper into the topic of security, we will find more important differences in favor of Windows 11 Pro, such as BitLocker, which allows us encrypt disks completely to protect our files from unauthorized access. It works with both internal and external drives, is easy to use and has very efficient management tools.
However, both versions come with safety features that are basic to guarantee a high level of protection and a good user experience, such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Microsoft Defender Firewall, which help us fight against malware and prevent possible intrusions. Windows Hello is also present in both, and it is a biometric authentication system that allows us to use face or fingerprint recognition as well as a classic PIN.
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I’m sure after reading all the information I’ve given you, it’s already clear to you which version best suits your needs, but I want to help you a little more make the right decision with this section as the final summary and conclusions.
The truth is that unless it means increasing the price of the device, Windows 11 Pro is generally a better option than the Home version, which is why you should choose it whenever possible, and if this condition is met, It means no additional costs for you.
If that means increasing the price of the device or if you have to pay a big price difference to buy a Windows 11 Pro license, things are changing and this is now It will depend on your actual needs and usage that you are going to give to the team.
Windows 11 Home is the best choice for the average user, there is no more. It has everything we will need and does without features that are only really useful in the hands of professionals, freelancers, companies, enterprises and small offices.
They both offer same performance, same basic functions and they are compatible with the same type of hardware and peripherals, which saves the distinguishing nuances that I mentioned earlier.
A common user will not know any difference between the two versions and Additionally, you will not benefit from these features with which it comes, so it will not be advantageous to pay more for the license of Windows 11 Pro Se 110 euros that you can save, you will have enough to update or improve your computer.
The truth is that there are many scenarios. Companies and SMEs They will be able to benefit from the advanced security, management, remote management and group policy features that come with the Pro version, as well as more support at the virtualization level to run applications more securely.
The freelancers, professionals and content creators You can also find interesting values when you opt for Windows 11 Pro, such as advanced security and virtualization features, BitLocker support, and compatibility with more powerful hardware configurations (processors with more than 64 cores and up to 2 TB of RAM).
When small shop The Pro version may also be interesting for security, management and kiosk mode, although of course it will depend on each specific case.
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Source: Muy Computer
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
