Kensington VeriMark Desktop Fingerprint reader, USB Fingerprint Security Key for PC, Laptop, 360 degree Readability Biometric Fingerprint Scanner Compatible with Windows 10/11 Hello, K62330WW

This is absolutely excellent. I have it connected to my USB hub and when I switch laptops I can still login to anything with the same fingerprint reader, which I have in its ideal position on my desk. Plug and play, so no setup - Windows detected it immediately and I can use it for Windows Hello fingerprint login once registering my fingerprints on each laptop. The device itself seems high quality. It's very small in size but the fingerprint pad itself is relatively big, and it easily identifies my fingers. Very pleased with it.

Accurate and consistent. This is a vast improvement over the previous one I used, which was like a usb key with a thin reader. Didn’t always work. This is fast and works every time so far.

Honestly don't understand the bad reviews of this, feels well made and quite small such a big improvement over the cheaper I had in the past. No issues with use recognises you're print very quickly. Little pricey compared so some but well worth the extra money.

TLDR BELOW: This fingerprint reader performs its job flawlessly. It reads fingerprints incredibly quickly, but the key is to keep your finger on the sensor until the recognition is complete, only lifting it afterward. It sounds simple, but it's surprisingly easy to forget during a busy day with lots on your plate. What sets this device apart is its on-device fingerprint recognition, which adds an extra layer of security. By processing the fingerprint data locally, it significantly reduces the risk of your data being intercepted by third parties. This is a big improvement over readers that send raw data to the host OS for processing. Additionally, the indicator lights are bright and easy to see, adding to the overall user-friendly experience. As part of the VeriMark series, this is the only fingerprint reader that's fully compatible with Windows Hello for desktop, which is a major selling point. The only downside, if I can call it that, is the stiff USB cable. A softer, more flexible cable would make the device even better. ---------------------------------------------- Update after 2 months: This fingerprint reader does not do the job properly. Praise for keeping the data on the device while processing, which is commendable however it is nowhere as close to a phone type fingerprint reader. This device fails to perform after a time with the existing fingerprint, why I don't know. Conclusion: It is nowhere as good as a fingerprint reader on a bad phone, even they are better sadly.

It’s cool to have a fingerprint sensor. And often, they work super well. My hands could be sopping wet when I get to my MacBook and while I wouldn’t handle my MacBook in that state, I’m highly confident it would pick up my fingerprint still anyway. For £30, the verimark falls short of that by far. It was easy to set up and worked well with my desktop (I put it in the USB port my keyboard has), and it looks cool on the keyboard. It’s plenty small enough and seemingly works with a lot more than just Microsoft’s surface devices. However, it just doesn’t pick up my fingerprint very well at all after initial scanning regardless of how clean my hands are. I’ve tried redoing it twice since and it still just refuses probably over half the time to recognise me. It also REALLY doesn’t help that unlike macOS, you either have to click or swipe up into the login screen and then either fail scanning your fingerprint something like 5-7 times or press some fiddly buttons to have the right to enter your pin in Windows 11 if you start to realise the sensor won’t work. All in all, I just tragically can’t recommend it for £30.

Bought alongside the Amazon-recommended #1 Bestseller Arcanite USB Fingerprint reader I'm using on another system. I bought this wired Kensington VeriMark Desktop Fingerprint Reader for an HTPC machine, where I needed to have the reader some distance from the PC where I could easily access it. It's working well, but the activation speed doesn't feel *quite* as fast as that Arcanite, and a 50% the price it feels a little paying extra for the brand name, rather than a more reliable bio-scan. It's working just fine and there's a good chance most of these things use the same reader tech anyway. If you need the wired functionality, it's a valid, if slightly pricey option.

I bought it to use mainly to unlock my laptop with Windows Hello and to use with some Windows password manager apps. Initially it worked ok and was quite fast. I was quite happy with it. Then it started working intermittently and a small piece of the rim fell off but it was working 8 times out of ten. Then 3 months later a large piece of the housing came away and it started randomly not recognising any fingerprints. It was then working very poorly and I gave up on it. I bought two of these but I wish I hadn't. The second one is in place now so we'll see how long it lasts... 25/12/20 Intermittently not recognising any of my 8 registered fingerprints then recognises them perfectly...infuriating!🤬 02/01/21 Same problems as the first one. Gave up and replaced this second Kensington Verish*t fingerprint reader with a much cheaper one from Arcanite. 15/12/21 The Arcanite reader is working perfectly nearly a year later.

Works perfect every time, easy set up a great product, very happy with it thanks.