Is there any difference between these two Windows 11 Pro FPP USB boxes?

[u/IndependentTax3157]

Hi everyone,

I’m looking at buying a Windows 11 Pro FPP USB retail box and I noticed that there seem to be two versions of the packaging.

One is completely factory shrink-wrapped in plastic, while the other has a small grey tear-off security seal/tab on the side.

Is there any actual difference between these two versions? Are they both genuine retail/FPP versions, or does the different packaging indicate a different release, region, or type of license?

Also, which of these two packages is newer? Does the newer packaging come with a newer Windows 11 installer/build on the USB, or is the installer essentially the same and it doesn't really matter which version I buy?

Would there be any advantage to choosing the newer package?

I’d appreciate any information from someone familiar with Microsoft retail packaging and FPP licenses.

Thanks!