Compare Apple OS X El Capitan and macOS Sierra 
- Users report that Apple OS X El Capitan offers robust RAM management, allowing for smoother multitasking, while macOS Sierra enhances this with improved memory compression, making it more efficient for users running multiple applications simultaneously.
- Reviewers mention that the I/O management in macOS Sierra is superior, particularly with its support for the new Apple File System (APFS), which optimizes storage and speeds up file operations compared to the traditional HFS+ used in El Capitan.
- G2 users highlight that macOS Sierra's data backup features, particularly with Time Machine, are more intuitive and reliable, providing seamless backups, whereas users of El Capitan have reported occasional issues with backup consistency.
- Users on G2 say that macOS Sierra excels in system operations monitoring, with enhanced diagnostic tools that help users identify and resolve issues more effectively than the monitoring capabilities available in El Capitan.
- Reviewers mention that while both operating systems provide quality support, macOS Sierra has a slight edge with a more responsive support community and better integration with Apple's ecosystem, leading to quicker resolutions for user issues.
- Users report that the overall ease of setup is slightly better in macOS Sierra, with a more streamlined installation process and improved onboarding features, making it easier for new users to get started compared to El Capitan.
One feature of El Capitan I use most is the Split View functionality. Working on a smaller laptop screen the split view option allows you to run two windows next to each other side-by-side. Although this is not exactly new, it has been updated for ease of...
Less reliable, spotty with issues. hopefully better with a new update.
Siri, iCloud drive and optimized Storage are the best thing I love. The Working experience is really fast and secure. By Siri I can send messages, search on the web is super fast.
I wish I had a better experience with the OS. My issue seem to stem from the downloaded version available at the APP store. The computer takes 2 min to boot and my apps (Outlook, Photoshop and Lightroom) all quit without notice for no reason.
One feature of El Capitan I use most is the Split View functionality. Working on a smaller laptop screen the split view option allows you to run two windows next to each other side-by-side. Although this is not exactly new, it has been updated for ease of...
Siri, iCloud drive and optimized Storage are the best thing I love. The Working experience is really fast and secure. By Siri I can send messages, search on the web is super fast.
Less reliable, spotty with issues. hopefully better with a new update.
I wish I had a better experience with the OS. My issue seem to stem from the downloaded version available at the APP store. The computer takes 2 min to boot and my apps (Outlook, Photoshop and Lightroom) all quit without notice for no reason.
