Windows 10 PRO VS Windows 10 PRO N [ What Is The Differences In Features, Product Key, Gaming?]

If you are a PC owner, you can’t imagine your life without Windows operating system, right? But, there are multiple versions of the latest Windows operating system Windows 10. So, what’s the difference between these? More specifically, what’s the difference between the most popular Windows 10 PRO n vs pro ?

Well, we have arranged this discussion solely to answer the above questions for you. Here, we will deeply analyze the topic “Windows 10 PRO N VS Pro”.

And, we will elaborate on the differences between these two versions in terms of features, performance, gaming, product keys, etc.

Therefore, without any more minutes of wait, let’s dive into the main discussion and find out What is the major difference between Windows 10 PRO and Pro N.

What Is The Difference Between Windows 10 PRO And PRO N?

To tell you in short, the Windows 10 PRO N version does not have the same multimedia software’s and apps that you would have in the Windows 10 PRO version.

More specifically, the Windows 10 PRO doesn’t have pre-installed apps such as the Windows Media player, Music, Video, Skype Voice Recorder, etc. 

Which means, in order to play multimedia files in the Windows PRO N version, you will have to install third-party software’s or apps.

And, because this particular version of Windows doesn’t have necessary apps prebuilt for multimedia playing. It is not suited for a beginning level user of Windows 10. 

Therefore, instead of the Windows PRO N version, we recommend that you use the Windows 10 PRO version.

Now, if you are thinking that the Windows 10 PRO N product key might be different from the Windows 10 PRO version, you are right.

That means, if you buy a Windows 10 PRO N product key, you won’t be able to opt for Windows 10 PRO with the same product key. 

But, do not worry, Windows 10 PRO N features are identical to Windows 10 PRO (aside from the absence of pre-built multimedia playing apps from Microsoft).

The Plot : Windows 10 “Pro N” VS “Pro”

The reason why the windows 10 PRO N version does not have pre-installed apps such as Windows Media player, Video, Music, TV, Voice Recorder, Skype is that, in 2004, the European Union put sanctions against Microsoft based on the claim that Microsoft is forcibly making the users of Windows OS use their own version of multimedia player.

Due to the sanctions imposed, Microsoft released a dedicated Windows 10 version (Windows 10 PRO N) for the users of European countries (more specifically, for the people of EU countries). 

However, this particular version of Windows turned out to be less convenient to use than its counterpart: Windows 10 PRO.

Why is it so? It’s because a normal user would not want to go through the extra trouble of finding a third-party multimedia player app for each type of multimedia file. 

But, do not worry. All is not domed for the users of Windows 10 PRO N. They can still easily download the native multimedia apps such as Windows Media player, Video, Music, Skype,  Voice Recorder, etc. From the Microsoft store anytime.

Is Windows 10 PRO N Good For Gaming?

Technically speaking, both the versions of Windows 10 have the same advantage in terms of gaming. It’s because, for gamers, the existence of pre-built multimedia apps do not matter a lot (or even a bit).

However, if your PC is low on space and you don’t want extra bloatware’s to fill your precious SSD. Not having the prebuilt multimedia playing apps from Windows can be helpful. 

But, for most people, that is not an issue as well. It’s because all the pre-built multimedia playing apps that come with the Windows 10 PRO version take up about only 500 MB of space. 

So, even if you are low on space, using the Windows 10 PRO N version will not give you huge extra leverage in gaming or other activities.

Now, the bottom line is that both the Windows 10 PRO and the Windows 10 PRO N version are equally suited for gaming.

However, since Windows 10 PRO version is the go-to choice for most users, we recommend that you choose the Windows 10 PRO for gaming.

Conclusion:

The bottom line is that the Windows 10 PRO N versions are almost identical aside from pre-built multimedia playing apps.

And, if you are a frequent user of Windows multimedia playing apps such as the Windows Media player, Video, Music, TV, Skype, Voice Recorder, etc.

You will not find The Windows 10 PRO N version suitable for you.

On the other hand, because of the same reason, their Windows 10 PRO is the go-to choice for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Can a user outside of Europe use the Windows 10 PRO N?

Yes, of course. You can purchase and use the Windows 10 PRO N version even if you are not in Europe.

But, there’s really no point in using the Windows 10 PRO N version unless your want to install it solely for the sake of testing or trying out the operating system.

• Is it true that the Windows 10 PRO N is better than other versions?

No, that is not true. The Windows 10 PRO N is equally suited to use as any other Windows 10 version.

It’s because Microsoft has kept all the core features completely the same in all Windows 10 versions.

• What version of Windows 10 should I choose for gaming?

Although the Windows 10 PRO N and the Windows 10 PRO are identical in terms of all the core features.

It is recommended for a general user to opt for the Windows 10 PRO version (because it’s international). Therefore, it is also recommended for gamers that they choose the  “PRO” version as well.