Don't know whether to buy Windows 10 Home or choose the Pro version? We help you by comparing the differences offered by both versions
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When it comes to getting hold of a version of Windows 10, most users have to choose between two options. Opt for the most basic and choose Windows 10 Home or if you prefer or need it, choose Windows 10 Pro , more complete but also with a higher price.
But perhaps you don't know the differences that exist between the two versions, factors that can be decisive for you to decide on one or the other. And that is what this article tries to solve, so that you are clear about the similarities and differences so that you do not get an unpleasant surprise later.
Most of the basic functions are present in both versions, so in this sense you won't find big differences. If you are not looking for a specific benefit, it may not be worth paying the 259 euros that the Pro version costs and the Home version will work for you, with a significantly lower price of 145 euros. But let's look at more differences that can help us determine which one interests us the most.
Differences and similarities
|
Windows 10 Home |
Windows 10 Pro |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Continuum for phone |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Cortana |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Windows Ink |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Start Menu and Live Tiles |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Tablet mode |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Voice, pen, touch, and gestures |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Maximum RAM Supported |
128 GB |
2TB |
|
Microsoft Edge (+ PDF Reader with Reading View) |
YEAH |
YEAH |
When it comes to security, both versions offer the same features Automatic updates via Windows Update or support for Windows Hello ( on compatible devices), are a possibility that will not force you to choose between one version or another.
|
Windows 10 Home |
Windows 10 Pro |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Quick Boot |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Windows Update |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Windows Hello |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Windows Hello Helper Devices |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Windows Information Protection |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Device Encryption |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Bitlocker |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Secure Boot |
YEAH |
YEAH |
When it comes to leisure we are not going to find differences. Both versions support wired Xbox One controller, _streaming_ games from Xbox One to PC, Game DVR option, or DirectX12 support.
|
Windows 10 Home |
Windows 10 Pro |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Xbox App |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Xbox Wired Controller Support |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
DirectX12 Compatibility |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Streaming from Xbox One to PC |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Game DVR |
YEAH |
YEAH |
However, the differences come when we assess aspects related to the business and administrative field The professional field is the main objective of the version Pro of Windows 10 and that is noticeable by the absence of a good part of its possibilities in Windows 10 Home.An example might be no remote desktop features, not being able to access shared computer settings, or not having the Hyper-V Client.
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Windows 10 Home |
Windows 10 Pro |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Mobile Device Management |
YEAH |
YEAH |
|
Group Policy |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Enterprise State Roaming with Azure Active Directory |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Windows Store for Business |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Assigned Access |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Dynamic provisioning |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Windows Update for Business |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Shared PC Configuration |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Internet Explorer in Enterprise Mode (EMIE) |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Remote Desktop |
NOT |
YEAH |
|
Hyper-V Client |
NOT |
YEAH |
Fundamental differences
At this point it becomes clear what the basic differences between the two versions are. Apart from the supported RAM, which in Home is 128 GB compared to the 2 TB offered by Windows 10 Pro, the main differences are focused on the professional market.
Aimed at professional users, the Pro version offers access to the Windows Store for Business, shared computer settings, access to Azure or access to the Hyper-V client for the management of virtual machines or Windows Update for companies, are some of the claims that Windows 10 Pro boasts.The only aspect that both systems share is the one referred to the management of mobile devices.
There are no differences as regards the basic options, the field of security, where both systems count roughly with the same specifications or in the field of leisure, where we find the same options and functions in both systems.
It's up to you to decide which one interests you. If it is more attractive to pay the 145 euros for the Windows 10 Home version or the 259 euros that Windows 10 Pro costs.
