Windows Hello is a security system designed by Microsoft that uses biometrics to log you into your Windows 10 laptop. To take advantage of facial recognition, your device needs a special kind of camera that can scan your face, so not all laptops with webcams are compatible. However, most fingerprint readers, when given the right drivers, are compatible with Windows Hello.
The number of laptops that are compatible with Windows Hello continues to grow, and we compiled a list to keep you in the know. If you see an omission, be sure to let us know, and we'll add it.
- Windows Hello facial recognition
- Windows Hello fingerprint reader
- Standalone cameras and fingerprint readers
Windows Hello facial recognition
- Dell Inspiron 13 5379 2-in-1
- Dell Inspiron 13 7370 2-in-1
- Dell Inspiron 13 7373 2-in-1
- Dell Inspiron 15 5567
- Dell Inspiron 15 5579 2-in-1
- Dell Inspiron 15 7570
- Dell Inspiron 15 7573 2-in-1
- Dell Inspiron 17 7773 2-in-1
- Dell Latitude 12 5280
- Dell Latitude 12 5285 2-in-1
- Dell Latitude 12 5289 2-in-1
- Dell Latitude 12 7280
- Dell Latitude 12 7285 2-in-1
- Dell Latitude 13 3379 2-in-1
- Dell Latitude 13 7380
- Dell Latitude 13 7389 2-in-1
- Dell Latitude 14 3000
- Dell Latitude 14 3480
- Dell Latitude 14 5480
- Dell Latitude 14 7480
- Dell Latitude 15 3580
- Dell Latitude 15 5580
HP
Lenovo
Microsoft
MSI
Samsung
Toshiba
Windows Hello fingerprint reader
If an older laptop has a fingerprint reader, and the correct drivers are available, it should be compatible with Windows Hello.
Acer
ASUS
Avell
- Avell Fullrange G1711 Iron
- Avell Fullrange G1743 Iron V4
- Avell Fullrange G1745 Iron V4
- Avell Fullrange G1746 Iron V4
- Avell Fullrange W1711 Iron
- Avell Fullrange W1743 Iron V4
- Avell Fullrange W1745 Iron V4
- Avell Fullrange W1746 Iron V4
- Avell Fullrange W1843 Iron V4
- Avell Titanium G1511 Iron
- Avell Titanium G1540 Lite
- Avell Titanium G1546 Iron V4
- Avell Titanium W1511 Iron
- Avell Titanium W1540 Lite
- Avell Titanium W1545 Iron V4
- Avell Titanium W1546 Iron V4
Dell
HP
- Lenovo Flex 5 14"
- Lenovo Flex 5 15"
- Lenovo IdeaPad 320 17"
- Lenovo IdeaPad 520 15"
- Lenovo IdeaPad 710S Plus
- Lenovo IdeaPad 720S 13"
- Lenovo IdeaPad 720S 14"
- Lenovo ThinkPad A475
- Lenovo ThinkPad 13
- Lenovo ThinkPad 25
- Lenovo ThinkPad E470
- Lenovo ThinkPad L560
- Lenovo ThinkPad L570
- Lenovo ThinkPad P50
- Lenovo ThinkPad P51s
- Lenovo ThinkPad P70
- Lenovo ThinkPad P71
- Lenovo ThinkPad T470
- Lenovo ThinkPad T470p
- Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
- Lenovo ThinkPad T570
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
- Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370
- Lenovo Yoga 720 12"
- Lenovo Yoga 720 13"
- Lenovo Yoga 720 15"
- Lenovo Yoga 910
- Lenovo Yoga 920
- Lenovo ThinkPad x270
Microsoft
(Note: The Surface Pros require a special fingerprint ID keyboard sold separately for about $140 to take advantage of Windows Hello finger authentication.)
Samsung
Toshiba
- Toshiba Portege Z30
- Toshiba Portege A30
- Toshiba Tecra A40
- Toshiba Tecra A50
- Toshiba Tecra Z40
- Toshiba Zecra Z50
Standalone cameras and fingerprint readers
If your laptop didn't come equipped with a compatible webcam or a built-in fingerprint reader, there are several standalone options that connect to your PC for easy Windows Hello logins.
If you're in the market for a Windows Hello camera, check out our roundup of the best webcams money can buy. Looking for a fingerprint scanner? No problem — have a look at our roundup of the best fingerprint scanners.
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See the best fingerprint readers available now
Updated November 30, 2017: We refreshed this article to ensure you're still getting a current list of laptops with Windows Hello. As always, give a shoutout in the comments if you know of any laptops we missed.
