How to Record Laptop Screen with Audio in Windows 10 | 5 Ways

This post offers 5 solutions to how to record laptop screen with audio in Windows 10. Each method contains different levels of effectiveness and difficulty. Using a screen recorder like EaseUS RecExperts is the easiest and most effective way.

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Updated on Jun 15, 2024

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Recording a computer screen is a good choice for clipping online lectures, building walk-throughs, capturing video calls, capturing business conferences, creating stepwise tutorials, and more.

However, many users report that when they screen record Windows with audio in Teams, Zoom, or other platforms using their laptops, they find that the videos have no sound. So this article will explore how to record laptop screen with audio in Widows 10/11. The methods covered herein also apply to desktop users.

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Free/Paid

Effectiveness

Difficulty

🔥EaseUS RecExperts

Free/Paid

High – Support all screen and audio tasks; no time limit and no watermark.

Easy

Game Bar

Free

Moderate – Support basic recording screen with microphone; but with a time limit of up to 2 hours.

Easy

❤️Snagit

Free/Paid

High - Support most screen and audio tasks; but it is pricy to use advanced features.

Moderate

👌OBS Studio

Free

High - Support all screen and audio tasks; but it requires advanced skills to use.

Difficult

💕EaseUS Online Screen Recorder

Free/Paid

High - Support all online screen and audio tasks; no time limit and no watermark.

Easy

How to Record Laptop Screen with Audio in Windows 10 with EaseUS RecExperts

Use a reliable screen recorder, EaseUS RecExperts, to make your screen recording experience easier and more streamlined on Windows 10/11.

As the one of the most powerful screen and audio recorder software, this Windows recording utility lets you to capture whatever you want. You can choose to record videos with or without systems audios and microphones. You can even add a webcam overlay on the computer screen to make a reaction video or create a step-by-step tutorial video.

Download EaseUS RecExperts to record screen with internal sound in Windows laptops and PCs.

See what makes EaseUS RecExperts stand out:

Record screen with audio: Screen record Windows with system audio, microphone sound, or webcam.

Free to use: Capture clips from YouTube, Netflix, Zoom, and more platforms for free. No lag and no watermark.

Record screens of any size: Record full screen or any part of screens on laptops and PCs.

Easy to operate: Record or capture screen with simple clicks. Friendly for novices and professionals.

AI-empowered features: Reduce background noise while recording, enhance videos for 4K/8K videos, and more.

Now, follow the steps below to learn how to record laptop screen with audio in Windows 10/11.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts. Choose a recording mode from "Full Screen" or "Region". If you choose the second one, you will need to select the recording area manually.

Choose a Recording Mode

Step 2. After selecting the recording mode, you need to choose which audio to record. To record the system sound, click on the loudspeaker sign; to record the microphone sound, click on the mic sign; to record no sound, select nothing.

Record Audio

Step 3. Then, you can click the red "REC" button to start recording. If you want to pause the recording, click on the white "Pause" button; to end the recording, click on the red "Stop" button.

Pause or Stop Recording

Step 4. After recording, the recording list window will open. Here you can view, split, delete, manage your recordings easily.

Recording List Window

How to Record Laptop Screen with Audio in Windows 10 with Game Bar

Since your computer is running Windows 10, there is a built-in screen and sound recorder - Windows Xbox Game Bar. It is pre-installed on your laptop and entirely free to use. You can enable this feature and record screen on HP laptop or others.

Notice: Xbox Game Bar is only available on Windows 11/10. It only supports recording full screen with microphone sound. The length of your record can be 2 hours at maximum.

See how to record screen with audio in Windows 11 and 10 with Xbox Game Bar:

Step 1. Go to the screen you want to record in advance.

Step 2. Press the Windows + G keys simultaneously to open the screen audio recorder. Click Yes, this is a game. in the prompt window.

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Step 3. In the feature area, tap the record button (red circle) to start recording. Then, click the microphone icon to record the internal sound.

game bar options

Step 4. When you finish recording, tap the Stop button or press the Windows + Alt + R keys to end the process. You can click the recorded popup to access the MP4 clips.

To see all your recordings, go to File Explorer > Videos folder > Captures subfolder.

How to Record Laptop Screen with Audio in Windows 10 with Snagit

As an alternative to Xbox Game Bar, Snagit is a powerful Windows snipping tool from TechSmith. It allows you to record laptop screen with audio and trim and edit videos and screenshots.

Although this screen capture and editing software only requires basic screen recording skills, it is costly. If you are not tight on budget, try it to see how to screen record with audio in laptop Windows 10:

Step 1. Download Snagit from its official website.

Step 2. Open Snagit and go to the Video tab.

Step 3. Select the Region, toggle on Record Microphone and Record System Audio, and click the red Capture button. It will start recording.

record on laptop snagit

Step 4. To end the recording, click the stop button (red dot).

Step 5. (optional) Edit or trim the screen record with audio if you need to.

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How to Record Laptop Screen with Audio in Windows 10 with OBS Studio

OBS Studio is an open-source screen recorder that provides various functions and robust features. Gamers love this Windows 10 screen recorder because it can capture screen and start a live stream. Players are able to capture and record screen, audio, webcam simultaneously or separately.

However, this complicated snipping tool requires sophisticated skills. If you are a recording pro, try this PC and laptop display recorder and explore how to screen record on Windows.

Step 1. Download OBS Studio and install it on your Lenovo or HP laptop.

Step 2. Launch this laptop screen recorder, locate the Scenes box, and click + to add a scene.

Step 3. Click the + button in the Sources box and choose Display Capture.

Step 4. Tap Settings to adjust output recording parameters.

Step 5. Back to the main interface and click Start Recording.

record screen obs test recording

How to Record Laptop Screen with Audio in Windows 10 Online

Some users or gamers may find that installing software to record a screen on a PC or laptop takes up disk space, so how to record screen in Windows 10 with audio without any software?

In this case, you can use an online screen recorder. You can record a video on Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers without watermarks, installations, signups, downloads, or extensions.

See how to screen record on Windows 10 with audio with EaseUS Online Screen Recorder:

Step 1. Open your Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or other browsers. Launch the screen you want to record.

Step 2. Visit the EaseUS Online Screen Recorder website.

Step 3. Turn on the system audio or microphone. Click Start Recording.

start recording easeus online screen recorder

Step 4. Go back to the previous tab to capture the laptop screen. Click Share.

Step 5. To end the recording, click the Stop sharing button. Then, you can download the screen captures.

Conclusion

You have now learned how to record laptop screen with audio in Windows 10. Each method has is advantages and limitations, you can pick one based on your needs.

However, a free third-party screen recorder is the best choice for beginners or users who want a quick, easy-to-operate approach. It lets you record laptop audio and screen with simple clicks, greatly enhancing efficiency.

Don't hesitate to download EaseUS RecExperts and try it.

FAQs on How to Screen Record with Audio in Laptop

Want to know more about Windows 10 record screen with audio? Read the following questions and answers.

1. Why is my laptop not recording sound?

There are many reasons why a microphone may not work, including an outdated audio driver, wrong audio recording settings, no microphone on the laptop, faulty microphone, or software glitches.

The easiest way is to use a third-party screen and audio recorder like EaseUS RecExperts. It can record Windows 10 sound and screen with ease.

2. How do I turn on sound recorder in Windows 10?

To turn on sound recorder in Windows 10, you can:

Step 1. Press the Windows + G keys to launch the Xbox Game Bar.

Step 2. Press the Windows + Alt + R keys to start recording.

Step 3. Click the microphone icon (or click the microphone icon and select Enable Microphone) to record the sound.

3. Does Windows 10 screen recorder capture audio?

Yes, Windows 10 has a built-in screen recorder called Xbox Game Bar. It helps you record gameplay and other types of videos with audio.

You can launch this tool by pressing the Windows + G keys and then clicking the recording button (red circle) to start recording.

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