The price of Windows 10 Pro is justified because it’s a more advanced edition of Windows 10. It includes all the features of Windows 10 Enterprise and is set up with a local administrator account.
Features of Windows 11 Pro
Windows 10 Pro is the most popular edition of Windows 10. It has more features than other editions. We’ll take a look at some of them below:
- Integration with Microsoft 365 services: One of the biggest reasons Windows 10 Pro is used is for offices that work with Microsoft as their primary cloud storage and email service provider.
- It has BitLocker which provides encryption for your data, even if your system is physically lost or stolen. You can also create a secure file container to protect your personal files and folders from being accessed by other users on the same machine.
- Data protection is provided by two technologies: File History and OneDrive Files On Demand. File history lets you go back in time up to 30 days and restore backups in case something goes wrong with your computer or the app crashes, while OneDrive Files On Demand lets you access all your documents, photos, videos, etc. from any device regardless of where they are.
Price of Windows 10 Pro in the Microsoft Store
The price of Windows 10 Pro in the Microsoft Store varies by country, for example, in Mexico a license costs MXN $6,399, in Argentina it costs ARS $21,999, in Colombia it costs COL $1,099,999, in Peru it costs S/999.99, in Chile it costs CLP $229,999, and in Guatemala it costs Q2,299. If you prefer to buy in dollars, the price of a Windows 11 Pro license in the United States is $199.
You can see the following table to find the price of Windows 10 Pro in your country:
Estados Unidos | $199 |
México | MXN $6,399 |
Argentina | ARS $21,999 |
Colombia | COL $1,099,999 |
Perú | S/999.99 |
Chile | CLP $229,999 |
Guatemala | Q2,299 |
How to upgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro is not yet available to purchase as standalone. However, if you are running Windows 10 Pro, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $99 through settings.
System requirements for Windows 11 Pro
These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC.
Processor | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC). |
RAM | 4 gigabyte (GB). |
Storage | 64 GB or larger storage device |
System firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable. |
TPM | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. |
Graphics card | Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver. |
Display | High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel. |
Windows 10 vs Windows 11
Feature | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
Auto HDR Produces a wider, more vivid range of colors for a truly captivating visual experience. | X | |
Chat from Microsoft Teams Reach anyone however you prefer (call, chat, text, video) right from your taskbar. | X | |
Desktop Groups Switch between desktops for greater organization of open windows. | X | |
DirectStorage Get faster load times and more detailed game worlds. | X | |
Microsoft Store Find the apps, movies, and shows you love faster and select from a wider variety of apps. | X | X |
Microsoft Teams Call, chat, and make plans come to life all in one app. | X | X |
New emojis Express every statement you write with faces, people, and celebration emojis. | X | |
Photos app The updated Photos app makes editing and viewing much easier. | X | X |
Seamless Redocking Continue right where you left off when you plug/unplug from your external monitor. | X | |
Snap Assist Snap Assist features Layouts and Groups, helping you arrange your open windows into perfect grids. | X | X |
Touchscreen New gestures make navigating with touch much more intuitive. | X | X |
Updates Faster reduction in download size for updates in Windows 11. | X | |
Widgets Photos. News. To-dos. Weather. Widgets helps you find content that matters to you. | X | |
Windows on ARM Devices with thin and light designs and amazing battery life that run the apps you care about. | X | X |
You can find more at Microsoft website.
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