
While the minimum hardware requirements are not too different from that of Windows 10, what makes Windows 11 different is its requirement of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, which is unavailable in many older laptops and desktops. The two operating systems differ significantly in terms of their design but are pretty similar under the hood, with similar performance in gaming, productivity and other applications.įor all its advantages, Windows 11 has been somewhat controversial, thanks to its steep compatibility requirements that prevent most existing PCs from updating to the new software. Released in 2021, Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system that is distributed as a free update over its predecessor, Windows 10.


Windows 11 Home and Pro editions have a lot in common between them, but a few features are exclusive to the Pro version.
