This is an interesting question, especially when you get the OS for free. Here, of course, the habit of always taking the best can work, i.e. "I see Pro - I go to it!". However, experts say that Microsoft's pricing policy is unlikely to change for the better. That means Windows 11 Pro will cost enough to make you think about whether you really need this version.

The guys at XDA have lucidly explained the three main differences between Windows versions.

Starting works

There is a difference between setting up a "Home" and a "Pro". The former is ready to work with the user only after the Internet is connected and the user has logged into a Microsoft account. Of course, there are workarounds to try without logging in. And yes, the user can disconnect from their account once the Windows 11 Home setup is complete. Windows 11 Pro, on the other hand, does away with the tambourine and quietly allows the user to sign in through a local account.

Windows 11 Home vs Pro: Virtualization and Remote Desktop

As you probably realize, Home has its drawbacks as well. This variant of Windows 11 does not support Hyper-V or Windows Sandbox. And in the case of the remote desktop feature, Windows 11 Home cannot be a host. In other words, it will not be possible to establish contact with a computer on the "home" through Microsoft Remote Desktop. But everything runs without problems if you work through third-party programs like TeamViewer and other similar software.

Windows 11 Pro removes all restrictions. So with Hyper-V, users can easily create a virtual machine. This way you can install another operating system with little to no risk. After all, virtual machines can't harm PCs because they don't actually make any changes. Windows Sandbox is particularly interesting in this sense. "Sandbox" was created to run risky software, it allows you to work with suspicious programs without fear of viruses or hacker traps.

CPU and RAM support

When it comes to minimum requirements, there are no differences between Windows 11 versions. Things are different with the top end. For example, Windows 11 Home supports only one CPU socket, and therefore only one 64-core processor. Windows 11 Pro can run with 128 cores (two CPUs).

The amount of RAM is also nuanced. Certainly, 128GB will be quite enough for any tasks of the average user with "home" on board. Even the most tricked-out toys don't require such a maximum yet. However, it is still nice to know that in case of anything your machine is ready to "cooperate" with 2TB. And this is possible only when installing a "prodkey".

Experts note that it is quite enough for an ordinary user to have Windows 11 Home as an operating system. In other words, the Pro version is needed mainly for certain tasks. Or people who need to have everything with the "Pro" prefix.