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Compare Windows 10 Pro vs Windows 11 Pro to see new and enhanced features for your business.

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Most secure Windows ever

Powerful security built-in and enabled by default including credential protection with TPM 2.0.

Enhanced phishing protection

Dive into work anywhere shielded by enhanced phishing protection with Microsoft Defender Smartscreen.

Passwordless

Enable easy, secure sign-on and simplify IT management with Windows Hello for Business.

Snap layouts and redocking

Get organized and stay immersed in your work with snap layouts and seamless redocking.

Energy efficiency

Windows 11 Pro can help you save energy, reduce emissions, and extend battery life.

Smart videoconferencing

Keep the focus on you with intelligent camera effects and taskbar controls.⁶

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Productivity features comparison
Feature	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
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“+” denotes a better feature and “++” denotes the best version of the feature. For additional details, view the feature level data sheet.	Not available	Not available
Security	Not available	Not available
Advanced network security Advanced network security, including encryption and firewall protection, now includes support for Hyper-V Firewall, Wi-Fi6, WPA3, and an encrypted DNS protocol, and support for more Bluetooth connections including Secure Simple Pairing, Secure Connections, and Core Spec compliance up through version 5.3.	good	better
Kernel direct memory access (DMA) protection Kernel DMA protection is now enabled by default on new devices to shield your device against physical breach from peripheral devices such as infected USB drives.	good	better
Local security authentication (LSA) Local security authentication is enabled by default on new, enterprise-joined devices to validates users for local and remote sign-ins and enforce local security policies.	good	better
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen with enhanced phishing protection Microsoft Defender SmartScreen proactively warns you when you enter your credentials into a risky location.	good	better
Microsoft Pluton security processor Now available on a growing number of devices, Pluton provides additional protection for sensitive information like credentials, with feature and security updates directly provided through Windows Update.²	Not available	better
Microsoft vulnerable driver blocklist The block list policy is now enabled by default to protect your Windows kernel against potentially vulnerable drivers, and users can enforce the policy from the Windows Security apps.	good	better
Privacy transparency, controls, and resource usage For more control and transparency, you can choose privacy settings and track app and resource usage through icons that appear in the system tray when an app is in use.	good	better
Secured-core PC Designed to provide additional protection for sensitive data, new Secured-core PCs continue to be added to the market.²	good	better
Secure kernel (VBS and HVCI) Virtualization-based security (VBS) and hypervisor code integrity (HVCI) are enabled by default, for silicon-assisted safeguards that protect your OS without slowing performance.	good	better
Server message block The server message block (SMB) protocol provides end-to-end encryption of SMB data and protects against eavesdropping on internal networks. SMB now increases networking security with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)-256, SMB Compression, and by turning off default SMB guest authentication.	good	better
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 TPM 2.0 is required and enabled by default for confirmation that the device, firmware, and boot process are in a good state and have not been tampered with before they can access corporate resources.	good	better
Windows Hello and Windows Hello for Business Windows Hello enables personal, secure sign-in options including PIN, face, or fingerprint recognition and innovations like presence sensing, which locks your device when you step away, and signs you again when you return.¹	good	better
Management	Not available	Not available
Carbon aware updates Windows can schedule updates when renewable energy sources are available. This carbon-aware feature activates when devices are plugged in, turned on, and connected to the internet with access to available regional carbon intensity data.	Not available	best
Sustainable power settings and recommendations Sustainable power settings and recommendations enable Windows to reduce energy use by default when your device is idle.	Not available	best
Express updates and Windows Updates for Business Windows 11 updates use 40% less bandwidth for better network costs and efficiency, making it easier to keep devices anywhere up-to-date and protected.	good	best
Modern device management Windows 11 Pro supports modern device management with tools like Microsoft Intune and Azure Active Directory. Built-in clients simplify device enrollment and policy management.	best	best

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Productivity features comparison
Feature	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
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“+” denotes a better feature and “++” denotes the best version of the feature. For additional details, view the feature level data sheet.	Not available	Not available
Desktops Create a separate desktop for each project or workstream and switch instantly between them from your taskbar.	Not available	best
Live Captioning In Windows 11, users can enable systemwide live captions for videos and online meetings in real time. Supports English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Danish.⁴	Not available	best
Quick access to VPN and Bluetooth Quick settings menu shows a list of Bluetooth devices and VPN connectivity right from the taskbar. Pair devices and connect to VPN with ease on updated Windows 11 Pro devices. Users can also mute audio directly from the task bar in Windows 11.	Not available	best
Snap groups with seamless redocking Windows remembers the layouts of individual apps and snap groups, so when you plug into a different display your apps will still be in place where you left them.	Not available	best
Snap layouts Expands snap capabilities with a choice of pre-configured layouts that intelligently adjust to the dimensions of your screen. Snap layouts work with a click or touch.	good	best
Effortless navigation Simplify workflows with effortless navigation and enhancements to familiar features that include personalized File Explorer with tabs, Start menu app folders, and a centered Taskbar.	good	best
Focus Windows 11 expands focus functionality with more options, including the ability to create focus sessions and manage them from your taskbar.	good	best
Microsoft Phone Link Microsoft Phone Link syncs your phone to your PC. With Android™ phones, users can access photos, messaging, calls, contacts, notifications, and more. Phone Link also works with iPhone® for messaging, calling, contacts, and notifications.⁵	good	best
Narrator Narrator turns text into spoken word. Windows 11 builds on this existing feature to make more versatile and pleasurable to use.⁴	good	best
Video conferencing with AI On supporting devices, Windows Studio Effects offers AI-enhanced features like automatic framing that adapts to your movement improved background blur, and natural eye contact.⁶	good	best
Voice typing With systemwide voice typing, you can use your voice to enter text in any text box.⁴	good	best

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1 Requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors and capable devices.
2 Hardware dependent.
3 Battery life varies based on settings, usage, device and other factors.
4 Features and app availability may vary by region.
5 To experience the full functionality, mobile phones must be running Android™ 7.0 or later. Microsoft Phone Link and PC both need a Wi-Fi connection, or you can give permission for the app to use your mobile data. Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone® with iOS 14 or higher, Windows 11 device, Bluetooth connection and the latest version of the Phone Link app. Not available for iPad® (iPadOS®) or MacOS®. Device compatibility may vary. Regional restrictions may apply. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. To experience full functionality of Microsoft Phone Link for Android™ mobile phones must be running Android™ 7.0 or later and Microsoft Phone Link and PC both need a Wi-Fi connection, or you can give permission for the app to use your mobile data.
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Advanced network security

Kernel direct memory access (DMA) protection

Local security authentication (LSA)

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen with enhanced phishing protection

Microsoft Pluton security processor

Microsoft vulnerable driver blocklist

Privacy transparency, controls, and resource usage

Secured-core PC

Secure kernel (VBS and HVCI)

Server message block

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0

Windows Hello and Windows Hello for Business

Management

Carbon aware updates

Sustainable power settings and recommendations

Express updates and Windows Updates for Business

Modern device management

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Desktops

Live Captioning

Quick access to VPN and Bluetooth

Snap groups with seamless redocking

Snap layouts

Effortless navigation

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