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8.2
$29.99Nov 9
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
The business-oriented edition of Windows 11, adding management and security tools over Home for power users and small offices.
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7.5
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$200Nov 9
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The short version
Windows 11 Pro is the business-oriented edition of Microsoft's desktop OS, built on the same core as Home with additional security and management tools described on Microsoft's business pages. It suits small offices and power users who need those tools, and Best Buy also sells a Home-to-Pro upgrade for existing Windows 11 Home PCs. The OS itself carries the same trade-offs reviewers note for Windows 11 overall, including dated corners and uneven AI features, and it needs hardware that meets Windows 11's requirements.
Pros
- Business-oriented security and management tools, per Microsoft
- Same core Windows 11 experience as Home, with Fluent Design and gaming features
- Sold as a retail USB drive, with a separate Home-to-Pro upgrade also available
Cons
- Costs more than Windows 11 Home
- Needs hardware that meets Windows 11's minimum system requirements
- Many home users will not need its added tools
Best for
- Small offices and professionals who need Pro's management tools
- Power users upgrading from Home
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Compatibility notes
- Your PC must meet Windows 11's minimum system requirements.
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What reviewers and owners say
TechRadar
PositiveTechRadar still rates Windows 11 as Microsoft's best operating system after years of updates, praising Fluent Design and gaming features while criticizing dated corners and underbaked AI features.
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Read the sourceTom's Guide
MixedTom's Guide found Windows 11 a refinement of Windows 10 with a cleaner look and better window tools, but noted missing features, late Android app support and occasional bugs when reviewed.
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Common questions
Do I need Pro or is Home enough?
Home covers most personal use, while Microsoft's business pages position Pro for security and management features suited to small offices and power users.
Can I upgrade from Home to Pro later?
Yes. Best Buy sells a Windows 11 Pro upgrade from Windows 11 Home as a digital product, so Home users can move up later if they need Pro's tools.
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