Windows 11 26H1 vs 26H2: The real differences – and who actually gets each update
Windows 11 26H1 and 26H2 are not what they seem. One is hardware-exclusive, the other is your real feature update.
Windows 11 26H2 new features, changes, details (thus far)
Windows 11 26H2 is shaping up to be a fast install update with meaningful changes arriving gradually, not all at once.
Windows 11 26H1 release date expected by April 2026
Windows 11 26H1 is shaping up as a silicon-driven release tied to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 launch, not a feature update for existing PCs.
Windows 11 26H1 could be released in early 2026 for Snapdragon X2 Elite PCs
Microsoft rumored to prepare Windows 11 26H1 for Snapdragon X2 Elite PCs only, and it could arrive early next year.