How To Screen Record in Windows 11 or 10 (With Audio)

Tips • Aug.6, 2024

Screen recording has become an essential tool for various tasks, whether you’re creating tutorials, capturing gameplay, or documenting a task. While this is handy, the biggest issue when recording a screen with audio is that there isn’t arguably a reliable tool that addresses different recording needs.

In this guide, I will first demonstrate how to screen record in Windows 10 or 11 using the inbuilt tools offered by Windows on my HP Victus 15 running Windows 11, followed by a walk-through of handy tools for different recording needs.

Record Screen with Audio in Windows 11 or 10 using Game Bar

Press Win+G on your keyboard or search for Xbox Game Bar and open the app.
If the Capture window isn’t visible in the upper-left corner, click the Capture icon in the top toolbar.
Click the Settings gear in the top toolbar, then select Widgets on the left side of the Settings window.
Under Audio to Record, choose All to capture all system sounds or Game to record only audio from the app.
Once done with the changes, press Esc to close the Xbox Game Bar.
To record, open the app or game by pressing Win+Alt+R or open the Xbox Game Bar and click the Record button in the Capture
The recording window will appear in the upper-right corner. To stop recording, select the Stop button or press Win+Alt+R.
Select the pop-up notification or open the Xbox Game Bar to review your recordings in the C:\Users[username]\Videos\Captures

Record Screen with Audio in Windows 11 using Snipping Tool

Note: Recording screen with audio using the Snipping Tool is available on Windows 11, but on Windows 10, you’re restricted to using Game Bar.

Search for and open the Snipping Tool from the Start menu or press Windows + Shift + S to load the Snipping tool.
Select the Record option next to the Camera

Once done, click New, then drag to select the area of the screen you want to record.
Now, start recording, and while doing so, ensure the Unmute Microphone option is checked.

To pause the recording temporarily, click the Pause To end the recording, click the Stop icon. After the recording ends, you’ll have options to share and save your video.

Why Built-in Windows Screen Recording Tools Fall Short

After recording the screen with audio using Windows Game Bar and Snipping Tool, I encountered several issues:

Limitations of Game Bar

The Game Bar was inconsistent and often failed to appear when I attempted to record my gameplay. Additionally, the settings differ between Windows 10 and 11, making it challenging to modify the audio recording options.
Even though it is designed to record games, it failed to recognize most games, so I had to select the application manually. For screen recordings other than games, the Game Bar performed poorly, so I tried the Snipping Tool.

Limitations of Snipping Tool

The enhanced Snipping Tool on Windows 11 made screen recording with audio straightforward. I was able to record various applications, and switching between apps hasn’t affected its performance, but the lack of options and features felt limiting.
While it struggles with recording games, it is capable of meeting basic recording needs. However, it doesn’t offer sharing and collaboration capabilities.

Screen Record with Audio for Streaming/Gaming

Capturing and sharing gaming and streaming content has never been more popular. To help you find the right tool for the job, we put EaseUS RecExpert to the test.

When I tested EaseUS RecExpert for gaming and streaming, it detected most games, loaded up without issues, and was capable of recording up to 4K UHD quality gameplay.

It also supports streaming at up to 144fps and is compatible with various recording sources, with the added benefit of AI Noise Reduction and sharing capabilities. The recording was stable throughout, with no dropped frames, as it consumed minimal system resources.

Here’s how to use EaseUS RecExperts for gameplay recording with audio:

Open EaseUS RecExperts on your device. You will see two recording options: Full Screen to record the entire screen or Region to select the recording area manually.

Choose whether to record the webcam, system sound, microphone, or none. You can also set options for auto-split and auto-recording.
Click the REC button to start recording. A menu bar will appear on your screen. To pause the recording, click the white double vertical bar, and to stop it, click the red square.
After recording, you will be taken to the list interface, where you can view or edit your recordings.

Screen Record with Audio for Presentation

While the Snipping Tool was efficient in recording presentations with audio, it cannot record using the camera, which is the most essential part of a presentation.

Hence, I taken Wondershare DemoCreator for this purpose. I was able to record the presentation with audio alongside the camera turned on. I also had the flexibility to choose the camera and microphone recording devices, frame rate, and custom recording area selection.

Here’s how to use DemoCreator for presentation recording with audio:

Launch Wondershare DemoCreator and select the Screen + Webcam
Turn on System Audio, Microphone, and WebCam using the toggle buttons on the interface.

Hover over the WebCam option to choose your preferred recording style, such as a circle, mirrored display, or facial recognition.
Tap the recording button in DemoCreator. Your face will appear on the side of the PPT presentation screen.

Final words

Windows offers built-in tools like the Game Bar and Snipping Tool for basic screen recording, but they have limitations. The Game Bar can be inconsistent and lacks proper game recognition, while the Snipping Tool is straightforward but missing advanced features and sharing options.

EaseUS RecExperts is perfect for gamers and streamers. It provides stable 4K UHD recording, up to 144fps streaming, webcam recording, and AI Noise Reduction.

On the other hand, DemoCreator is excellent for presentations and educational content. It allows simultaneous screen and webcam recording and has customizable settings.

While I have selected them for specific recording purposes, rest assured that both tools are versatile and cater to a wide range of recording needs. If you’re confused about choosing the right tool for screen recording, check out their trial versions and keep an eye on open-source screen recording tools like OBS and ShareX.