Best Laptops Supporting Windows Hello in 2022
Which laptops with Windows Hello should I consider buying?
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Windows Hello is a biometric security system that uses either a biometrically-enabled camera or a fingerprint reader to log you into your Windows 10 device. Windows Hello iseasy to set upwhen you have the correct hardware — here’s a list of the best laptops that support Windows Hello with either a camera or a fingerprint reader.
The best laptops with Windows Hello
The list of laptops compatible with Windows Hello continues to grow. Here are some of the overall best based on whether or not they’re using a compatible camera or a fingerprint reader.
Looking for more laptops that support Windows Hello? Check out our complete list.
See the complete list of laptops that support Windows Hello
Windows Hello facial recognition
Windows Hello fingerprint reader
Best standalone IR cameras for Windows Hello
Already have a laptop or desktop PC that doesn’t have a built-in camera compatible with Windows Hello? No problem. These standalone options will do the trick.
LilBit USB IR camera
This IR webcam from LilBit(about $70)clips onto your monitor or laptop display to offer quick logins through Windows Hello facial recognition.
It’s also sporting a standard 720p webcam for video-conferencing, and the entire package is only about five inches long.
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Razer Stargazer
Gamers who want a few more features on their camera will want to check out the Razer Stargazer. It allows you to remove or switch the background while you stream at 60FPS without using a green screen backdrop. This camera seems to be getting harder to find, but if you luck out, expect to now payupwards of $200.
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Logitech BRIO 4K webcam
One of the best Hello-compatible webcam to hit the market, the BRIO 4K from Logitech is a fantastic camera — if you can afford it atabout $180. It will do pretty much everything you want, including recording 4K footage and virtual removal of backgrounds.
If you’re interested in owning one of the best webcams out there, make sure you head over andcheck out our full review of the BRIO 4K.
Mouse webcam
If you’re interested in adding Windows Hello facial recognition to your laptop for relatively cheap, the Mouse camera(about $70)is a solid option. It can record up to a resolution of 1,280 x 720 at 30 frames-per-second, but the real attraction is, of course, the IR camera for fast, hands-free logins. For more information, be sure toread our review.
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For more great webcams, both compatible with Windows Hello and not, check out our picks for the best Windows 10 webcams.
See our pick for the best Windows 10 webcam
Best fingerprint scanners compatible with Windows Hello
If you’d rather use a fingerprint scanner on a laptop that doesn’t come with one built in, we’ve already chosen the best option money can buy. There are a bunch of other options available as well if our opinion of the best doesn’t quite match yours.
See our pick for the best fingerprint scanner available now
Updated January 2, 2018:We refreshed this list to include all the latest options.
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
