Windows 11 or 10?
I’ve been using Windows 11 for about six months now, testing it on two computers: a laptop with 4 GB of RAM and a desktop PC.
Windows 11 or 10?
Let me start by saying that the right-click menu in Windows 11 felt unfamiliar, so I switched it back to the Windows 10 version within the first few days.
Using Windows 11 on a Laptop with 4 GB of RAM
The official minimum system requirements for Windows 11 list 4 GB of RAM. Honestly, I’d say that’s just words on paper. In my opinion, anything less than 8 GB isn’t worth installing it on. Maybe it’s because my memory is old and slow, but the system runs noticeably slower compared to Windows 10 on this laptop. Windows 10 wasn’t exactly blazing fast on it either, but the difference is clear. I’ve tried tweaking services—disabling some, enabling others—but it didn’t help much. My take? If, like me, you haven’t upgraded your laptop yet, there’s no point in installing Windows 11 on it. You can give it a try, though.
Using Windows 11 on a Desktop PC
My system isn’t exactly powerful by today’s standards, but I’ve upgraded from even older hardware. When I switched to this setup running Windows 10, I felt a “wow” effect from the noticeable speed boost in everything. Windows 11, however, doesn’t deliver that same impact on this system, at least in my view. It might be due to using old HDDs—folder opening, browsing, and general internet use feel slightly slower than they did on 10. There’s also a frequent glitch with the cursor: moving it left or right, especially in Chrome, feels like the computer freezes for a split second. This could be a hardware issue on my end since I didn’t experience it on 10. My graphics card clearly isn’t fully compatible with 11—drivers have crashed occasionally. As for gaming, the titles I’ve tested seem to perform about the same or maybe even slightly better than on 10.
My Conclusion
With old graphics cards that no longer receive new driver updates, you’re better off sticking with Windows 10 until you can upgrade your GPU.
As for the interface, I like it more than 10’s, but that’s not a big deal for me.
Windows 11 or 10?
Windows 11 is a beautiful system, and I’m still using it on my desktop, but I’ll likely revert to 10—that’s my conclusion as of late 2024.
The choice between Windows 11 and Windows 10 depends on your needs, hardware, and priorities. Here are the key aspects to compare:
Windows 11
Advantages:
- Modern interface design.
- Improved multitasking (Snap Layouts).
- Better integration with Microsoft Teams.
- Support for new security features (TPM 2.0).
- Enhanced gaming support (DirectStorage, Auto HDR).
Disadvantages:
- Higher system requirements.
- Potential compatibility issues with older software and devices.
- Requires adapting to a new interface.
Windows 10
Advantages:
- Broad support for existing software and devices.
- Less demanding on resources.
- Stable and well-tested system.
- Supported until October 2025.
Disadvantages:
- Less modern interface design.
- Lacks some new Windows 11 features.
- Updates will end in a few years.
Recommendation:
- Choose Windows 11 if you have a modern computer and want the latest features and updates.
- Choose Windows 10 if your device is older, or you need maximum compatibility with existing software.