The difference is mainly not technological, but about user experience. Mac OS doesn't bother users with alerts and notifications [0]. There is no busy start me

The difference is mainly not technological, but about user experience. Mac OS doesn't bother users with alerts and notifications [0]. There is no busy start menu with distracting ads and Apple doesn't push ...gems... such as Candy Crush to everyone's computers without asking. It just quietly works and lets users focus on their jobs. Windows has come a long way but they're not there yet. For people who aren't interested in tinkering with technology, spending a bit more to get a nicer experience is a no-brainer. [0] except for the software update prompts