dell ms526c

The Dell MS526C, also known as the Dell Pro 5 Wired Fingerprint ESS Mouse, is a USB mouse featuring a Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security-compatible fingerprint reader. Priced at $45, it represents a shift in Windows biometrics beyond laptop lids, enabling secure sign-in on desktops, shared workstations, and docked setups. This mouse supports Microsoft's stricter biometric security model, making Windows Hello more accessible for enterprise and personal use. Discussions on WindowsForum.com highlight its role in expanding Windows 11's external ESS biometric peripheral support, which was broadened in February 2026. The Dell MS526C is notable as one of the first peripherals to bring enhanced sign-in security to a wider range of devices.