Version 1809 is frequently cited in the "Pro Gaming" community as having lower DPC latency compared to newer builds like 21H2 or Windows 11.

The 2019 version of Windows 10 LTSC is based on the 1809 kernel. It is prized for having no bloatware, no Cortana, and no unnecessary telemetry.

Allowed developers to use modern UWP UI elements in older Win32 (desktop) apps.

Enhanced security at the kernel level to prevent "Spectre" and "Meltdown" style vulnerabilities from accessing system memory. Use Cases: Why Use 1809 1.3 Today?

While Microsoft has moved on to much newer versions of the NT kernel, you will still find 1809 1.3 in use within:

Because of its smaller footprint, it is a favorite for developers testing software in a lightweight Windows environment.

Windows 10 Version 1809 utilized the , specifically starting at build 17763 . The "1809" designation follows the (Year/Month) naming convention common at the time.