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Windows 11

Windows 11 is the most secure and productive version of Windows, designed for hybrid work



 

 

Windows 11 is Designed for Hybrid Work

Powerful for employees. Consistent for IT. Secure for all.

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Comparison of Features for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE

With options for every organization — from education to SMBs and beyond, Windows 11 brings increased productivity, new assistive technology and powerful collaboration tools —  all delivered with effortless deployment. Learn more about what options can best empower your students or employees with the tools they need.

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Education

Features and Benefits

Windows 10

Windows 11

Windows 11 SE

Online and offline productivity backed up by the cloud

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Improved accessibility with touch screen and voice typing

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Improved Windows snapping

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Two windows adjacent by default


Immersive Reader

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Runs all UWP, PWA, and Win32 applications*

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Supports 3P education applications

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Simplified user experience

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Improved docking and multi-monitor support

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Smart videoconferencing

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Runs only IT approved UWP, PWA, and Win32 applications*

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Streamlined experience for low-cost devices

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Customizable widgets

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Simple to deploy, manage, and secure

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Windows 10

Windows 11

Windows 11 SE

Cloud-first device management supported by Intune and Azure Active Directory 

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Cloud managed only through Intune for Education

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Runs all Windows applications (UWP, PWA, and Win32)*

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Offline and online productivity

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Digital Pen

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Ease of Access settings

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Windows Dictation

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Support for assistive tech

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Smart videoconferencing

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Voice Commands

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One-click access to mic control

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Adaptive Touchscreen

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Voice Typing

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*Universal Windows Platform (UWP), Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Windows desktop apps (Win32)


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Optimized performance for low-cost devices

Features and Benefits

Windows 10

Windows 11

Windows 11 SE

Simplified User Experience (UX) with the versatility of Windows tuned for Education 

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Foreground application boost

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Devices with > 128GB storage, or > 8GB memory, or higher performance CPU

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Offline and online productivity

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Digital Pen

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Ease of Access settings

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Windows Dictation

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Support for assistive tech

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Smart videoconferencing

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Voice Commands

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One-click access to mic control

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Adaptive Touchscreen

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Voice Typing

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Upgrade from Windows 10

Features and Benefits

Windows 10

Windows 11

Windows 11 SE

Cloud-first device management supported by Intune and Azure Active Directory 

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Cloud managed only through Intune for Education

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Runs all Windows applications (UWP, PWA, and Win32)*

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Non-disruptive security updates

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Precision TouchPad

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Bluetooth support

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Supports over 128 GB storage

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Supports over 8 GB RAM

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Supports large core processor

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Can upgrade or switch edition allowed

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Foreground app boost

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Voice Typing

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