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24 alternatives to Windows 10

The best Windows yet is here

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Windows 10 launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Windows 10▲11

   Windows 10 is the next Windows version after 8.1

   2015 · windowscentral.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Surface Book▲175

   The ultimate laptop by Microsoft

   2015 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Surface Pro 8 ▲84

   The most powerful Surface with a larger screen

   2021 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Too Embarrassed to Ask - Which laptop should you buy?▲76

   Mac or Windows?

   2016 · recode.net · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Surface Book 3▲134

   Microsofts latest iteration on the Surface Book

   2020 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Windows 11▲234

   New Windows experience bringing you closer to what you love

   2021 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Windows 10 Anniversary Update▲3

   Enhanced Windows OS with improved Cortana, Edge and more

   2016 · blogs.windows.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Windows 93▲133

   Clickable OS of a world in-between Windows 3.1 and 95

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Surface Laptop 5▲83

   Microsoft's latest Surface laptop

   2022 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Microsoft Surface Pro 4▲94

    Microsoft's next hybrid computer

    2015 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Macbook Prices by Performance▲185

    Find the cost effective Macbook for your needs

    2019 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Surface 3▲97

    The thinnest and lightest tablet yet from Microsoft

    2015 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Microsoft Surface Book 2▲148

    The new, more powerful, Surface Book

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    LappyList▲91

    Find the best laptops for every purpose & budget

    2015 · lappylist.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Dell XPS 17▲97

    A new super-thin laptop with incredible power

    2020 · dell.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Surface Laptop Studio 2▲83

    The latest addition to the Studio line of laptops

    2023 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Why Install Latest Windows 10 Update▲2

    windows 10 update, latest update windows 10,

    2022 · slotzeed.me · its alternatives →

18. 18
    New Surface Pro X▲77

    Now optimized for Windows 11

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Cortana▲89

    Microsoft Research's answer to Siri and Google Now

    2014 · engadget.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Safari 13▲192

    The new, faster and more efficient Safari

    2019 · apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Windows 365▲113

    Stream Windows from the cloud to any device

    2021 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Everything▲90

    Awesome, instant computer search

    2014 · voidtools.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Surface Studio 2▲90

    Microsoft release their most powerful Surface yet

    2018 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Anythings▲126

    Find the best smart device that suits your needs

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →