Microsoft new Outlook takes 10 seconds to do what Outlook Classic does instantly
Microsoft's new Outlook application for Windows is facing criticism for significant performance issues, particularly regarding notification latency. Users report that the new web-based version is slower and less responsive than the legacy Win32 Outlook Classic app.
Why it matters
As Microsoft forces a transition from legacy desktop apps to web-based wrappers, performance regressions impact the productivity of millions of enterprise and individual users.
Microsoft s Outlook for Windows has a notification problem that is hard to ignore. Clicking a Windows 11 notification for a new email is supposed to take you straight to that message. Instead, the new Outlook makes you wait, and the numbers are embarrassing.
The article reports on user complaints and technical performance metrics without taking a political stance, though it is critical of the product's design.
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