Best for: Home users who want the flexibility to move their Windows license to a new PC when they upgrade.
Retail vs OEM:
Retail keys stay with you, not the hardware. When you get a new computer, deactivate the old one and activate on the new one — no extra cost. OEM keys are cheaper but permanently locked to one machine. If you upgrade your PC every few years, Retail is the smarter long-term buy.
Home vs Pro:
Home covers everything most people need — browsing, Office, gaming, streaming, video calls. Pro adds BitLocker, Remote Desktop, domain join, and Hyper-V. If you don’t know what those are, you don’t need them. Home is the right choice.
What’s included:
- Full Windows 11 — modern design, fast performance, gaming-optimized
- Snap layouts and virtual desktops for multitasking
- Windows Hello biometric login
- Microsoft Store, DirectX 12 Ultimate
- Android app support
- Free feature updates for the full Windows 11 lifecycle














