New Outlook vs. Outlook in Microsoft 365

Hello Gardis_SE

Hi, I'm Karl and will be happy to help you today.

First, some basics

The "new Outlook" is the replacement for the Windows 10 / 11 Mail, People, Calendar apps. It is essentially "Outlook on the web" (accessing an Outlook.com account via a browser), wrapped in an app framework with the added functionality to add external IMAP accounts. It is not (currently) a replacement for the Outlook desktop program (part of Office) which has a great many features not available in "new Outlook".

One of the benefits of using the "new Outlook" is that all devices connecting to an IMAP account will be able to see contact /calendar data when the "new Outlook" app us used. Something which cannot be done with IMAP accounts configured in the classic Outlook desktop program (.part of Office)

Things to look forward to in the new Outlook for Windows https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/things-to-look-forward-to-in-the-new-outlook-for-windows/ba-p/3975602

It will be a while before the "new Outlook" catches up to classic Outlook in terms of features so there is no simple "on size fits all" answer as to when one should be used over the other. For instance, POP accounts and PST files are not supported in "new Outlook". Thee is also no import / export functionality (currently) in "new Outlook"

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, we're here to help you further if needed.

IF "New Outlook" Is Replacing the free Windows Mail App. Then Why Does my Paid outlook have a radio button to switch to "New Outlook" Is this a different "New Outlooks" and why would MS push people away from an app they are paying for in lieu of a free app that lacks features present in the paid one. This has to be branding in the most confusing way possible and I want to know is there 2 separate New Outlooks or no, and if no can we remove the radio button to switch since this is creating support nightmares already. Thank you.

Forgive any stupidity, but what remains unclear to me from exchanges to date is this: I use Outlook '365' as part of an Office 365 sub'n. If I click on 'Try the New Outlook', will it benefit me with some shortcuts and functionality currently not available to me?

Or will it take me out of (sub'd) Outlook 365 and dump me in the Free Web version, open to all, requiring me to reload Outlook 365 (sub'n), due to lack of certain functionality not available in the Free version and which I enjoy?

Or is it recommended to ignore? And if so, why not strip the invitation from paid Outlook 365 (Office) subscribers?

It is confusing.

Was the question really answered for Gardis_SE? He asked about the difference between Outlook in Microsoft 365 and the new Outlook (replacement for the Windows 10 / 11 Mail), not **** the difference between Outlook in Microsoft 365 and **** the classic Microsoft Office Outlook.

Perdonen cualquier estupidez, pero lo que no me queda claro de los intercambios hasta la fecha es esto: uso Outlook '365' como parte de un sub'n de Office 365. Si hago clic en 'Probar el nuevo Outlook', ¿me beneficiará con algunos accesos directos y funcionalidades que actualmente no están disponibles para mí?

¿O me sacará de Outlook 365 y me dejará en la versión web gratuita, abierta a todos, lo que me obligará a volver a cargar Outlook 365 (sub'n), debido a la falta de ciertas funciones que no están disponibles en la versión gratuita y que disfruto?

¿O se recomienda ignorarlo? Y si es así, ¿por qué no quitar la invitación a los suscriptores de pago de Outlook 365 (Office)?

Es confuso.

I have exactly the same doubt as "Rocassa45".

I'm a very basic user who hasn't understood anything from the comments above the one mentioned. I currently pay for the Microsoft 365 subscription and in My Computer, I have 2 Outlook app: Which one do I use and which do I delete?

And I also find it confusing that from one the other is recommended to me.

Not to mention that a few months ago I think I had the same problem/doubt and almost certainly 95% uninstall at least one app. But I have two again.