What benefits does Win 10 (2019) bring that Version 1607 (2016) doesn't have?

[Dexterous Fox]

Hi,

 

I'm running Window 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB Version 1607 (Build 14393.3326) & have been running it for a couple of years. Recently, I've obtained a copy of Win 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC. In October 2021, Microsoft ends their Mainstream support & begins their Extended support until 2026. Besides the obvious mainstream support, I don't see a benefit for upgrading to 2019 edition. 

 

What benefits, mainstream support excluded, does Windows 10 LTSC 2019 have that Win 10 2016 LTSB does not?

 

For your reference, I've summary key benefits 2016 LTSB compare to standard Win 10

 

• No Bloatware 
• No force updates & only receive them after the standard Win 10 bugs have worked out
• Security updates between LTSB to Standard are 1:1 (subjective)
• Games run just as smooth as the standard Win 10 including mods for games.

[homeap5]

Benefits? Improvements.

If you don't want them, you may stay even with Vista. Or win7 if you want your browsers update.

 

It's the same question you may ask "why do I need to upgrade from win98 to XP". There is no easy and short answer. In fact all depends on your needs.

 

1607 is end of support version. If support is something you want. So your 1:1 security updates in your case means now - no security updates.