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โ‡ฑ Windows 365 Link: Cloud PC Device, Simple and Secure


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Windows 365 Link is one year in. Read the blog to see what organizations are saying.

Windows 365 Link

Introducing the simple, secure, purpose-built device for Windows 365.
BENEFITS

Secure productivity with Windows 365 Link

TECH OVERVIEW

Meet Windows 365 Linkโ€”the first Cloud PC device for Windows 365

Take an in-depth look at Windows 365 Link, including whatโ€™s in the box, ports, connectivity, software, and security features.

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Tech specifications

Whatโ€™s in the box

  • Windows 365 Link deviceโ€ฏ
  • Power adaptor (Power supply: Barrel type, 65 W)
  • Quickstart guideโ€ฏ
  • Safety and warranty documents

Size and weight

Length:โ€ฏ4.72 inches (120 mm)
Width:โ€ฏ4.72 inches (120 mm)
Height:โ€ฏ1.18 inches (30 mm)โ€ฏ
Weight:โ€ฏ14.75 ounces (418 g)

Wireless support

Wi-Fi 6Eโ€ฏ
Bluetooth 5.3

Connections (Ports)

Windows 365 Link has the following ports:โ€ฏ
Front panel

  • USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4.5 W)
  • 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Power button and LED indicator

Back panel

  • USB-C (USB 3.2, with DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 7.5 W)
  • DisplayPort (1.4a, up to 4k60)
  • HDMI (2.0b, up to 4k60)
  • Ethernet (1.0 Gbit/s)
  • Power supply (Barrel type, 65 W)
  • Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) pin hole

Side panel
Kensington lock to physically secure the device

Bottomโ€ฏ
The bottom of the device supports Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 pattern.

Monitor support

HDMI, DisplayPort, and Type C can support monitors up to 4K in resolution (two 4K monitors maximum).

Peripheral support

USB and Bluetooth support for:

  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Headphones
  • Camera
  • FIDO2 Passkeys
  • USB
  • Near field communication (NFC)โ€”requires compatible NFC reader

For more information, see tested peripherals for Windows 365 Link devices.

Processor

Intel Processor N250

Memory

8 GB LPDDR5

Storage

64 GB Universal Flash Storge (UFS)

Software

Software
Windows 365 Link comes preinstalled with the Windows CPC operating system, purpose-built to connect users directly to Windows 365 Cloud PCs.

Requirements for Windows 365 Link include:

  • Windows 365 licenseโ€ฏfor your Cloud PC
  • Management by your organization using Microsoft Intune

Learn more about requirements for Windows 365 Link deployment.โ€ฏ

Security features

  • Discrete Trusted Platform Model 2.0โ€ฏ
  • Secure bootโ€ฏ
  • Virtualization-based securityโ€ฏ
  • Hypervisor-protected Code Integrityโ€ฏ
  • BitLocker drive encryptionโ€ฏ
  • Strict Application Control policyโ€ฏ
  • No local user with administrative rightsโ€ฏ
  • No local data storageโ€ฏ
  • No local appsโ€ฏ
  • Security baseline policies are enabled by defaultโ€ฏ
  • Microsoft Defender EDR Sensor

Accessibility

Windows 365 Link adheres to Microsoft accessibility standards, supporting features such as Narrator, Magnifier, contrast themes, on-screen keyboard, sticky keys, voice access, and filter keys.

Sustainability

Windows 365 Link is designed with sustainability in mind.โ€ฏDownload the Eco Profile for Windows 365 Link.
More recycled materials:
Windows 365 Link contains a minimum of 63% recycled content.1 The device has 90% post-consumer recycled plastics in its top enclosure, 90% post-consumer recycled aluminum alloy in its top shield, 100% pre-consumer recycled aluminum alloy in its bottom plate, and its motherboard contains 100% recycled copper and 100% recycled tin solder.

Thoughtful packaging:
Packaging for Windows 365 Link is 100% paper-based and contains a minimum of 76% recycled content in wood-based fiber packaging.

More energy efficientโ€ฏ:
ENERGY STARยฎ certified Windows 365 Link is estimated to use 52% less energy than the current ENERGY STARยฎ computer specification requirement, reflecting energy savings without sacrificing features or functionality.

Easier to repair:
Self-repair replacement components are available for purchase. Learn more.

Servicing period

Windows 365 Link will receive driver, firmware, and operating system updates for at least six years from when it was first released (April 2, 2025).2 Closely aligned with the annual Fall release of Windows, the operating system will automatically be updated to the next version, on a yearly basis.

Warranty and protection

Windows 365 Link comes with a Microsoft Limited Hardware Warranty that includes a minimum of one year of coverage for mechanical breakdown.3

Customers who want to protect their investment beyond the hardware warranty can purchase a protection plan.โ€ฏProtection plans vary by market. See availability and details.


If the device is no longer covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty or a protection plan, customers may be eligible for out-of-warranty service for a fee. Learn more about out-of-warranty service fees.

Forrester study July 2025

The Projected Total Economic Impactโ„ข of Windows 365 Link

Learn how, according to a Microsoft-commissioned Forrester TEI study, Windows 365 Link is projected to deliver a substantial ROI of up to 195% over six years for a composite organization.4
CUSTOMER STORIES

Hear what customers are saying about Windows 365 Link

WHERE TO BUY

Windows 365 Link is available via Microsoft and select resellers

To purchase Windows 365 Link, reach out to your Microsoft account team or select resellers in available markets.5

Frequently asked questions

  • Windows 365 Link is for organizations that have desk-based or Frontline workers who are using, or are considering using, Windows 365. Windows 365 Link is well suited for enabling secure productivity in shared workspaces such as hot desks, call centers, retail, reception desks, and labs.
  • Windows 365 Link is now generally available for purchase from Microsoft or authorized resellers in select markets.
  • Windows 365 Link is now available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We will continue to expand availability to new markets.
  • Reach out to your Microsoft account team to learn more about how to buy Windows 365 Link from Microsoft or select resellers in available markets. U.S. based customers can also contact a Microsoft sales specialist via chat or phone.
  • Please contact your Microsoft account team or select resellers for a quote.
  • To use Windows 365 Link, organizations must be using Windows 365 with Intune and Microsoft Entra ID, and meet existing Windows 365 requirements.
  • Supported editions include Windows 365 Enterprise, Windows 365 Flex, and Windows 365 Business. Windows 365 Government is not currently supported.
  • Manage Windows 365 Link in the devices section of Intune alongside your other PCs.
  • Windows 365 Link performs well for video conferencing and video playback due to local processing, and it supports high-fidelity Microsoft Teams meetings.
  • Windows 365 Link works with wired and wireless peripherals, monitors, audio devices, input devices such as keyboards and mice, cameras, storage devices, and hubs. Windows 365 Link does not support use with a dock.
  • Windows 365 Link has three USB-A 3.2 ports, one USB-C 3.2 port, one HDMI port, one DisplayPort, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, an ethernet port, a Kensington lock port, and a port for the power cord. The device also supports Bluetoothยฎ and Wi-Fi.
  • Windows 365 Link comes with a Microsoft Limited Hardware Warranty that includes a minimum one-year coverage for mechanical breakdown.3

    Customers who want to protect their investment beyond the standard hardware warranty can opt for extended warranty options such as Microsoft Extended Hardware Service or Microsoft Complete for Business.

    For more information on warranty plans, see Microsoft documentation.
  • If customers have technical issues, they can open support cases via the Intune admin center.
  • Windows 365 Link is a compact and lightweight device that is 120 mm by 120 mm by 30 mm (4.72 inches by 4.72 inches by 1.18 inches), making it convenient to ship directly to users and place on a desk or mount behind a monitor.
  • Windows 365 Link does not support Azure Virtual Desktop or Microsoft Dev Box. Windows 365 Link is a purpose-built device for Windows 365, optimized for simplicity and security. Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft Dev Box are great solutions that Microsoft supports can be accessed in several ways.
  1. [1]
    Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, June 20, 2024. The device has 90% post-consumer recycled plastics in its top enclosure, 90% post-consumer recycled aluminum alloy in its top shield, 100% pre-consumer recycled aluminum alloy in its bottom plate, and its motherboard contains 100% recycled copper and 100% recycled tin solder.
  2. [2]
    If the servicing period exceeds six years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be announced before the date of last servicing.
  3. Without prejudice to any legal (statutory) rights to which you may be entitled under your local law, Microsoftโ€™s Limited Hardware Warranty covers your device for one year from the date of original purchase from Microsoft or an authorized reseller. Restrictions apply. Please refer to Microsoftโ€™s Limited Hardware Warranty and Agreement.
  4. [4]
    New Technology: The Projected Total Economic Impactโ„ข Of Windows 365 Link, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft, July 2025. Results project the financial benefits for a composite organization with 2,000 employees, 500 contractors, and $4 billion in annual revenue. The study findings are informed byโ€ฏinterviews with six IT decision-makers who had experience using Windows 365 Link and survey responses from 212 IT decision-makers and end-user managers who had experience with or interest in using Windows 365 Link. Projections reflect perceived benefits reported by participants and are not guaranteed.
  5. [5]
    Resellers featured on this page represent a subset of authorized resellers.

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