Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Business - Box Pack - 1 PC/Mac
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Bottom line: The Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Business: One-time purchase, no recurring Microsoft 365 subscription; main trade-off: license covers only 1 PC or Mac, no second device.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ One-time purchase, no recurring Microsoft 365 subscription
- ✓ Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook in one box
- ✓ Outlook included, unlike the Home & Student edition
- ✓ Box pack ships a physical product key card
- ✓ Runs on either a PC or a Mac from the same license
Cons
- ✗ License covers only 1 PC or Mac, no second device
- ✗ No cloud storage or Teams included with this edition
- ✗ One-time purchase means no upgrade to Office 2024+
Manufacturer description
Key benefitsThe essentials to get it all done. Office Home and Business 2021 is for families and small businesses who want classic Office apps and email. It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for Windows 11 and Windows 10. A one-time purchase installed on 1 PC or Mac for use at home or work.A one-time purchaseInstall on one PC or MacClassic Office apps
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- One-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac
Full Specifications
| Brand | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Format | Software Key Card |
| Content Type | Office Suite, Productivity Application, Software Suite |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Publication Date | October 1, 2021 |
| Computer Platform | PC, Intel-based Mac |
| Hardware Platform | Intel-based Mac, PC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | T5D-03518 |
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