Windows 11 Home vs Pro: what’s the difference?
Windows 11 Home is for most home users and gamers. Windows 11 Pro is worth it if you need BitLocker encryption, want to control the PC with Remote Desktop, or run virtual machines. Performance in games and regular applications is the same.
The differences in brief
| Feature | Home | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming, DirectX 12 and Auto HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Hello, firewall and antivirus | Yes | Yes |
| BitLocker encryption | No | Yes |
| Remote Desktop (control this PC from another) | No | Yes |
| Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox | No | Yes |
| Group Policy and domain connection | No | Yes |
| Max memory (RAM) | 128 GB | 2 TB |
| Price from us | 249 kr | 299 kr |
Choose Windows 11 Home if
- you use the PC for gaming, school, web browsing and regular office work
- you do not need to connect to the PC from home or work
- you want the cheapest license
Choose Windows 11 Pro if
- you want to encrypt the drive with BitLocker, for example on a portable work PC
- you want to control the PC with Remote Desktop
- you run virtual machines with Hyper-V or test applications in Windows Sandbox
- the PC is to be connected to a domain or managed by a business
Can I upgrade from Home to Pro later?
Yes. You do not need to reinstall Windows. Enter a Pro key under Settings > System > Activation, and the edition will be upgraded while your files remain intact. The procedure is described in the guide Activate Windows 11 step by step.
Is there a difference in gaming performance?
No. Home and Pro have the same gaming features and provide the same performance. Pro offers more security and management tools, not higher FPS.
All licenses from Produktlisens.no are covered by the activation guarantee: if the key does not work, you will receive a new one or your money back.