Comparing WSL 1 and WSL 2

#1 · 17. November 2022, 14:23

Comparing features

Feature	WSL 1	WSL 2
Integration between Windows and Linux	✅	✅
Fast boot times	✅	✅
Small resource foot print compared to traditional Virtual Machines	✅	✅
Runs with current versions of VMware and VirtualBox	✅	✅
Managed VM	❌	✅
Full Linux Kernel	❌	✅
Full system call compatibility	❌	✅
Performance across OS file systems	✅	❌