Windows 11 Specs and System Requirements | Microsoft
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List of all feature-specific requirements for Windows 11
Feature-specific requirements for Windows 11
Some Windows 11 features have increased requirements beyond those listed above in the minimum requirements section. Below are some additional details regarding requirements for key features:
5G support
requires 5G capable modem where available.
Auto HDR
requires an HDR monitor.
BitLocker to Go
requires a USB flash drive (available in Windows Pro and above editions).
Client Hyper-V
requires a processor with second level address translation (SLAT) capabilities (available in Windows Pro and above editions).
Cortana
requires a microphone and speaker and is currently available on Windows 11 for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States.
DirectStorage
requires an NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the Standard NVM Express Controller driver and a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support.
DirectX 12 Ultimate
is available with supported games and graphics chips.
Presence
requires sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device.
Intelligent Video Conferencing
requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output).
Multiple Voice Assistant (MVA)
requires a microphone and speaker.
Snap
three-column layouts requires a screen that is 1920 effective pixels or greater in width.
Mute/Unmute from Taskbar
requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute/unmute.
Spatial Sound
requires supporting hardware and software.
Microsoft Teams
requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output).
Touch
requires a screen or monitor that supports multi-touch.
Two-factor Authentication
requires use of PIN, biometric (fingerprint reader or illuminated infrared camera), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities.
Voice Typing
requires a PC with a microphone.
Wake on Voice
requires Modern Standby power model and microphone.
Wi-Fi 6E
requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router.
Windows Hello
requires a camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a PIN or portable Microsoft compatible security key.
Windows Projection
requires a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct.
Xbox (app)
requires an Xbox Live account, which is not available in all regions. See Xbox Live Countries and Regions for the most up-to-date information on availability. Some features in the Xbox app will require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription (sold separately). Learn more about the pass.