Windows 11 still does one thing better than Linux, and it has nothing to do with apps
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Windows 11 still holds a meaningful advantage over Linux in one area: hardware driver support. While Linux handles mainstream and older devices well through its in-kernel driver model, it struggles at the edges — niche peripherals, new hardware at launch, and vendor-specific software features like RGB control, fingerprint enrollment, and NPU acceleration often lack Linux support or require significant manual effort. Windows degrades gracefully with almost always a driver available, while Linux is more binary: either the device is supported or it isn't. The gap is narrowing as more drivers get upstreamed, but for users with unusual or cutting-edge hardware, Windows remains the safer bet.
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Vendors target Windows firstThe driver is only part of the storyFor everyday hardware, Linux is fineIt's great until you hit a device that isn't supported3.6K Impressions1 Comment