Windows 8
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Operating System
Pros and cons
Pros
- Speed/Performance
- Ease of Use
- User-Friendly
- Touch Compatibility
- User Interface
- New Features
Cons
- Unfriendly Interface
- Usage Difficulty
- Menu Issues
- Poor UI/UX
- Compatibility Issues
- Interface Issues
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 45.8% |
| Mid-Market | 28.7% |
| Enterprise | 25.5% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 12 | 3.9 |
| 2025 Q1 | 5 | 3.8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 6 | 3.6 |
| 2025 Q3 | 8 | 4.1 |
| 2025 Q4 | 13 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q1 | 13 | 4.2 |
| 2026 Q2 | 18 | 3.9 |
| 2026 Q3 | 8 | 3.6 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Windows 8: Fast Performance, Modern Start Screen, and Touch-Friendly Design
“I like Windows 8’s fast performance, modern Start screen, and easy access to apps. Its touch-friendly interface and improved boot time made it feel different and efficient compared to earlier versions of Windows”
Fast, Touch-Friendly Start Screen with Handy Live Tiles
“What I like most about Windows 8 is its fast, touch-friendly Start screen. The live tiles made it easy to see things like weather, email, news, and calendar updates at a glance.”
Faster Boot Times and a Bold New Interface
“Metro UI - Dynamic Live Tiles that show real‑time updates (email, weather, news). Fast boot times - Noticeably quicker startup compared to Windows 7. Cloud integration - SkyDrive/OneDrive sync for files and settings. Windows Store - The first unified app marketplace for Window”