Windows 11 comes in several editions, but for most buyers the decision is between Home and Pro. They look almost identical on screen, so the difference is in what runs underneath.
What Windows 11 Home includes
Home covers everything a typical household needs: the new Start menu and taskbar, snap layouts, virtual desktops, Microsoft Defender, Windows Hello sign-in, and support for modern games and apps. For browsing, streaming, schoolwork and gaming, Home does the job.
What Pro adds
Pro is built for people who need more control and security. The main additions are:
- BitLocker drive encryption, which protects your files if a laptop is lost or stolen.
- Remote Desktop host, so you can connect to your PC from another device (Home can only connect out).
- Domain join and Group Policy, needed in many workplaces.
- Hyper-V virtualisation for running virtual machines.
- Windows Sandbox for safely testing suspicious files.
- Support for more memory and more processors than Home.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Home if the PC is for personal or family use and you do not need any of the features above. Choose Pro if you work from home, connect to an office network, handle sensitive data, or want to run virtual machines. Upgrading later is possible, but buying the right edition at the start saves time.
Before you buy
Check that your PC meets Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements, including TPM 2.0 and a supported processor. A licence key activates the edition it was sold for, so make sure the edition matches what you want to install.
Ready to choose? Browse our full software catalogue. Every order includes a licence key by email, with install instructions and a download from the vendor’s own site.
