List of Laptops with eSIM: Is Yours Compatible? - Updated Feb. 2023

Do you work on your laptop while traveling? At this time, a stable Internet connection is very important, and a laptop with eSIM solves this problem, allowing you to access the Internet anytime, anywhere. But do you know if your laptop is eSIM compatible? If you're not sure, don't worry. In this article, we tell you about compatible device models and how to activate eSIM on your laptop, and provide a complete and up-to-date list of all eSIM-enabled laptops on the market.

Laptops with eSIM have been around since the launch of Microsoft's Surface Pro LTE in 2017. Almost all major brands have released eSIM models, including Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, and Samsung, among others.

Table of Contents

1. Which laptops are esim compatible?

2. Which Apple devices are eSIM compatible?

3. How to Activate eSIM on Laptops?

4. Is there an eSIM PC?

Which laptops are esim compatible?

These brand models are all eSIM compatible laptops currently on the market, The operating system is windows 10 or newer. In addition, Windows 10 version 1703 or later for you to use an eSIM. The device also needs to be “LTE-ready”.

*Microsoft Surface: Any AT&T locked devices will not support eSIM. If the device was purchased through carriers, the eSIM capability in Surface Duo might be disabled by the said carrier. Please get in contact with them to confirm that eSIM is not disabled.

Which Apple devices are eSIM compatible?

There is no eSIM in the MacBook Pro or MacBook Air models. However, rumor has it that the upcoming MacBook release may include a 5G modem, but it has not been confirmed yet.

How to Activate eSIM on Laptops?

At first, you'll need to check which version of Windows 10 you're running (must be 1703 or higher), then make sure your laptop is unlocked and eSIM capable.

How to check windows version in windows 11?

1. Select the Start button, the enter settings.

2. Select Settings > System > About

3. Look under Windows specifications.

How do i know if my laptop has esim or not?

1. Select the Start button

2. Select Settings > Network & internet > Cellular.

3. On the Cellular screen, look for a setting Use this SIM for cellular data near the top, then select the drop-down box to see if eSIM, SIM2, or something similar appears.

How do I add an esim to my laptop?

1. Select the Start button, select Settings > Network & internet > Cellular > eSIM profiles.

2. For Add an eSIM profile from your mobile operator, select Add profile.

3. Tap on + Add a new profile.

4. Select Let me enter an activation code I have from my mobile operator > Next.

5. If you have a QR code to scan for the activation code, choose which camera to use on your PC, and then scan the QR code.

6. The activation code should appear in the corresponding Activation code box. Select Next.

7. For the dialog box that asks Do you want to download this profile?, enter the confirmation code from your mobile operator into the corresponding box, and then select Download. Then select Close.

How to connect to cellular data using an eSIM profile?

1. Select the Start button, then enter settings. Select Settings > Network & internet > Cellular > eSIM profiles.

2. Under Profiles for cellular data, select the eSIM profile you want, and then select Use.

3. Select Yes for This will use cellular data from your data plan and may incur charges. Do you want to continue?

You’ll be connected to a cellular data network and ready to go.

Is there an eSIM PC?

eSIM for PC is not available. There are no eSIM desktop computers on the market.

Find more detailed information about how to use a Windows eSIM laptop.