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Compare Chrome OS and Windows 11 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Chrome OS
Star Rating
(447)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Chrome OSWindows 11
Star Rating
(3,267)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 11Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Chrome OS excels in ease of use, with a score of 9.3, making it particularly appealing for small businesses looking for a straightforward operating system. In contrast, Windows 11, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 9.2, indicating that some users find it a bit more complex to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Chrome OS offers superior RAM management with a score of 8.7, which is crucial for users running multiple applications simultaneously. Windows 11, while capable, does not match this performance, leading to occasional slowdowns when multitasking.
- G2 users highlight the ease of setup for Chrome OS, scoring 9.3, which allows businesses to get their devices up and running quickly. Windows 11, with a score of 9.1, is also easy to set up but may require more configuration, especially for enterprise environments.
- Reviewers say that Chrome OS's data backup features score 8.4, providing seamless integration with Google Drive for automatic backups. In comparison, Windows 11's backup and recovery options are robust but can be more cumbersome to manage, leading to a lower user satisfaction score.
- Users on G2 report that Chrome OS has a higher quality of support, scoring 8.7, which is often attributed to its community-driven resources and Google’s support channels. Windows 11, while having decent support at 8.5, has been noted by some users as less responsive during peak times.
- Reviewers mention that Chrome OS has a positive product direction score of 9.1, indicating strong confidence in its future updates and features. Windows 11, with a score of 8.9, is also seen as a reliable platform, but some users express concerns about the pace of innovation compared to Chrome OS.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Chrome OS
No pricing availableWindows 11
No pricing availableFree Trial
Chrome OS
No trial information availableWindows 11
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
360
9.1
2,523
Ease of Use
9.3
366
9.2
2,542
Ease of Setup
9.3
109
9.1
768
Ease of Admin
9.0
54
8.9
581
Quality of Support
8.7
331
8.5
2,300
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
54
8.8
547
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
359
8.9
2,450
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.5
23
8.8
69
Device Management - Operating System
8.7
22
8.8
69
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.7
23
8.8
67
Error Detection - Operating System
8.7
21
8.3
69
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Chrome OS and Windows 11 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Chrome OS has no unique categories
Windows 11 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Chrome OS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windows 11
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Computer Software
11.8%
Education Management
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.6%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Other
62.4%
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Computer Software
13.3%
Higher Education
4.1%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
54.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Chrome OS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Muthukumar D.
Verified User in Mining & Metals
1. Easy to use and navigate with a simple interface. 2. It's fast and responsive, even on less powerful devices. 3. I feel secure knowing it updates automatically and protects my system. 4. Seamless integration with Google services like Gmail and Google...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Entertainment
You aren't available to download other apps
Windows 11
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Greg M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Native to Windows. Uses TPM to secure the systems, eliminating the need for preboot authentication. Able to back up recovery keys to Active Directory.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software
The way it is built, it is not intuitive nor is it truly effective. There are many other free products that work better.
Muthukumar D.
Verified User in Mining & Metals
1. Easy to use and navigate with a simple interface. 2. It's fast and responsive, even on less powerful devices. 3. I feel secure knowing it updates automatically and protects my system. 4. Seamless integration with Google services like Gmail and Google...
Greg M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Native to Windows. Uses TPM to secure the systems, eliminating the need for preboot authentication. Able to back up recovery keys to Active Directory.
Verified User in Entertainment
You aren't available to download other apps
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software
The way it is built, it is not intuitive nor is it truly effective. There are many other free products that work better.
Discussions
Chrome OS has no discussions with answers
What are the main features of Windows 10?
6 comments
MD
Windows 10 features a user-friendly interface, a broad range of software compatibility, enhanced security with Windows Defender, regular updates, integration...Read more
What is Windows 10 used for?
6 comments
CP
i have use windows 10 in general computing and gaming that was agood and fast Read more
Performance
5 comments
YY
If you see that your computer is slow and you are working with many applications open, you should close them so that Windows 10 is faster, if the slowness...Read more
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