Windows 11 was released on October 5, 2021. Microsoft said that Windows 10 was the last operating system, but that wasn’t the case, and Windows 11 was released. However, there are no significant functional changes, and it follows Windows 10. Although it is such Windows 11, there are multiple types.
As usual, Microsoft’s major operating system update comes with different versions that are better suited to each user. For Windows 11, the most names are Pro and Home. One of the most significant differences would be the price between both systems. However, it is essential to note that Windows 11 Pro is intended for professionals.
If you want to know the differences between Windows 11 Pro vs. Windows 11 Home, continue reading. This way, you will know which version suits your requirements.
Differences Between Windows 11 Home and Pro
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | |
| Mobile Device Management | No | Included |
| Group policy | No | Included |
| Microsoft Store for Business | No | Included |
| Enterprise State Roaming with Azure | No | Included |
| Assigned access | No | Included |
| Dynamic provisioning | No | Included |
| Windows Update for Business | No | Included |
| Full screen settings | No | Included |
| Active Directory support | No | Included |
| Azure Active Directory support | No | Included |
| Set up with a local account | No | Included |
| Join Active Directory/Azure AD | No | Included |
| Hyper-V | No | Included |
| Windows-sandbox | No | Included |
| Microsoft Remote Desktop | Client only | Included |
| WindowsHello | Included | Included |
| Device encryption | Included | Included |
| Firewall and network protection | Included | Included |
| Internet protection | Included | Included |
| Parental control/protection | Included | Included |
| Secure boot | Included | Included |
| Windows Defender Antivirus | Included | Included |
| BitLocker Device Encryption | No | Included |
| Windows Information Protection | No | Included |
| Mobile Device Management (MDM) | No | Included |
| Dynamic provisioning | No | Included |
| Windows Update for Business | No | Included |
| Kiosk mode | No | Included |
| Maximum RAM memory | 128GB | 2TB |
| Maximum number of CPUs | One | Two |
| Maximum number of CPU cores | 64 | 128 |
Setting up Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro
When you install Windows 11, you’ll notice the first distinction between Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. You must set up your Microsoft account with an Internet connection for Windows 11 home users.
On the other hand, Windows 11 Pro supports a feature that Windows 11 Home does not. Active Directory, which is used to configure access to some resources and deploy apps, is available to Windows 11 Pro users. Group Policy, like Active Directory, is included in Windows Pro. Professionals typically use both of them.
Security: point in favor of Windows 11 Pro
Since users who choose the Pro version will use it for work and usually handle confidential or sensitive information, it has BitLocker encryption. It works by encrypting all the data on the hard drive is decrypted using a password set by the user. In addition, it has the WIP (Windows Information Protection) tool, which allows us to secure the information so that it is not extracted from the device.
However, this is not to say that Windows 11 Home is unprepared. In addition to data protection by Windows, it has hundreds of applications available in the store that will provide greater security to the computer.
CPU and RAM support
Although the two share the essential processes to function in the same way on the same computer, the limit of maximum use of resources changes. While Windows 11 Home can take advantage of 64 cores, Windows 11 Pro doubles that number and works out to 128.
Home is limited to 128GB of RAM, while the Pro version supports up to 2TB of RAM.
Windows 11 Home vs Pro: Windows Sandbox
Windows Sandbox is a Windows 11 environment for running software that requires isolation (separation) of operating resources for security purposes.
To use the sandbox in Windows 11, you must first activate it because it is an optional component of the operating system. We go to the system application “Settings” in “Applications.” Here we need the subsection “Additional components.”
Enabling the Windows Sandbox component through the graphical interface of MS Windows 11
- Launch the Windows Components window.
- To open this window, you can use one of the options:
- Open MS Windows 11 OS Settings, select Applications > Optional features > Other Windows features
- Open Control Panel > Windows Programs and Features
- in the Run window ( Win+ R), enter OptionalFeatures
- Check the Windows Sandbox, click OK, restart the computer when installation is complete.
Which version of Windows 11 is better?
It should be noted that there is no better version than another, but each one responds to a particular type of user.
Thus, if the use given to the computer is linked to the business environment, it is best to bet on Windows 11 Pro. Its security and facilities in terms of file management and administration are handy.
However, if the computer will have a home and individual use, Windows 11 Home is more than enough.
Despite these recommendations, you decide to opt for one version or another. What is certain is that both give you the guarantee of working in complete safety and obtaining outstanding performance.
As you can see, the Pro version surpasses the Home version in using resources and functionalities. However, this version is much more expensive. Therefore, when choosing which one you need, think carefully if you will require all those functions. Remember that concerning the basics of the system, they continue to work the same. If you have more questions about Windows 11 and its functions, do not forget to read the rest of the articles.
