How to Find Your Windows Laptop Model

Do you need to know your laptop model or Windows PC model? Maybe you're looking for drivers, need help from the manufacturer, or just received a new machine and want to confirm it matches the configuration you ordered. Whatever the reason, it's easy to look up, and there are several ways to do it.

Depending on your version of Windows, you can use Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, the System Information window, Windows Settings, or a third-party program. If you're about to pick up a machine at a store, our guide to the 15-step checklist for inspecting a new laptop before you take it home will help you check the serial number, exterior, battery, and warranty.

1. Use Windows PowerShell to find your laptop model

This is the method Microsoft recommends, and it works on every version of Windows 10 and Windows 11, including recently shipped machines.

Here are the steps:

1. In the Windows search box, type Windows PowerShell and click its icon to open it.

2. When the PowerShell window opens, enter the command Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystemProduct | Select Name and press Enter.

3. Your laptop model will appear right on the screen.

This command only reads system information, so it doesn't require administrator rights. If you also want to see your machine's serial number, run Get-CimInstance Win32_BIOS instead, and the serial number will appear under SerialNumber.

2. Check your laptop model with Windows Command Prompt

This method is familiar to many people, but there's an important change you should know about: Microsoft stopped preinstalling the wmic tool starting with Windows 11 version 24H2. On recently shipped machines, the command below will return an error saying the command isn't recognized. If that happens, go back to PowerShell in method 1.

Here are the steps:

1. In the Windows search box, type Command Prompt and click its icon to open it.

2. When the Command Prompt window launches, type the command wmic csproduct get name and press Enter.

3. Your laptop's model number will appear on the screen.

This command also doesn't require administrator rights because it only reads information. If your machine reports 'wmic' is not recognized, it means you're running Windows 11 version 24H2 or later, so switch to method 1.

3. Check your model in the System Information window

You can also use the System Information window to identify your laptop model. Here are the steps:

1. Open System Information by typing System Information in Windows Search and clicking its icon to launch it. You can also press Windows + R and type msinfo32 for a quicker route.

2. When the System Information window opens, switch to the System Summary tab on the left if you haven't already.

3. On the right, look for the System Model entry. That's your computer's model number.

4. Use Windows Settings to find your laptop model (Windows 11 only)

If your laptop or PC runs Windows 11, you can also use Windows Settings to look up your model.

Here's how:

1. On your Windows 11 system, click the Start button and select Settings from the Start menu.
2. On the left, switch to the System tab if you haven't already. On the right, you'll see the system model number just below the system name.

5. Check your laptop model with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

The DirectX Diagnostic Tool, commonly known as DXDiag, is a built-in Windows utility that lets you collect information about the DirectX components and drivers installed on your machine. You can also use it to look up your laptop model.

Here are the steps:

1. On your laptop, press Windows + R to launch Windows Run.

2. Type DXDiag and press Enter. This opens the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window.

3. In the System Information section of the System tab, find the System Model line. Next to it is your laptop's model number.

6. Check the model number on the manufacturer's website

Popular manufacturers such as Lenovo, Dell, HP, and many others have online platforms that automatically detect your machine's model, serial number, and other details. Just go to the manufacturer's support page and use the auto-detect feature, or sign in to your account to see device details. If you're not sure whether your machine is an official local unit or a hand-carried import, our guide to telling apart official, hand-carried, and refurbished laptops will help you understand the differences in warranty.

Here are the steps on a Lenovo laptop:

1. Go to the Lenovo support website.

2. Next, click Detect Product.

3. The website will automatically detect your device.

4. Now you can see your machine's model in the Product Home section, right next to the device name.

7. Use the BIOS to display the model number

You can also look up your model by entering the BIOS. Here are the steps:

1. Restart your laptop and press the hotkey right at the first boot screen to enter the BIOS. The key varies by manufacturer, usually F2, Del, F10, or Esc. You can check the user manual or watch for the text that appears on the boot screen.
2. When the BIOS window opens, look for the System Information section. Your laptop model number will be there.

This method is useful when the machine has no operating system installed, or when you want to verify the model the moment you receive a new machine, before you've had a chance to boot into Windows.

8. Use a third-party program to check your laptop model

You can also download a third-party program such as Free PC Audit to look up your Windows laptop model.

Here are the steps:

1. Download the Free PC Audit program to your Windows laptop or desktop.
2. When you launch it, the software scans your system components and shows all the information in a single report.
3. Just switch to the System tab and find the laptop model.

Only download this kind of software from the developer's official website. The first four methods above are all built into Windows, so they're safer. You only need this one when the others don't work.

9. Check the bottom of your laptop

If you can't use any of the methods above, you can flip your laptop over. Generally, every laptop has its model number printed on the underside.

You'll find a sticker or label with the device's serial and model information. Once you've located it, just read the model number printed there.

10. Check the battery compartment

The laptop model may also be printed inside the battery compartment. This is especially useful if the sticker on the bottom has been removed or has faded over time.

To get to the battery compartment, first remove the screws holding the bottom panel or take off the back cover of the machine. Then take out the battery and look around the compartment for the model number.

With these simple methods, you can easily find the model of your Windows computer. If you need to cross-check the specs once you know the model, you can refer to Microsoft's guide to viewing Windows device information, or read our tips for buying a laptop in Ho Chi Minh City if you're getting ready to upgrade.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Phát Lâm

Website Administrator, Hung Phat Laptop

I'm Phát Lâm, CEO of Hungphatlaptop.com and an IT specialist with years of experience in PC reviews, technology infrastructure and networking. With a deep understanding of hardware configurations, system performance and market trends, I focus on recommending the right solution so every customer gets a device that fits their needs, delivers strong performance, keeps costs in check and offers real value.

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