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Mini USB Fingerprint Reader for Windows 7 8 10 Hello PQI My Lockey 360 Touch Speedy Matching Multi Biometric fido Security Key
Last Updated: January 12, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
667
Old Reviews
422
Unverified
24
Spam Test
PASS
Yes
FINGERPRINT
7
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 221 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Fingerprint
53reader, finger, windows hello, recognizes, finger print
+42%
-58%
" ... Turned it off over night and when I turned it back on in the morning nothing its not recognizing my fingerprint. ... Next day same thing turn on my computer won't recognize my fingerprint. ... Again I reset my finger prints and again the next day same thing. ... "
" ... I got the fingerprint scanner, installed the driver, made sure it shows up in the Device Manager, then I go to Windows Hello -> Fingerprint login and it tells me that it can't find compatible fingerprint scanner. ... "
" ... Each problem exactly the same, could not get a print lock, with any finger. ... "
" ... the product does not turn on and does not detec my finger print ... "
" ... Fingerprint scanning failed over 50% of the time just to provision. ... This device takes a few seconds to recognize the fingerprint and fails a majority of the time. ... I attempted using multiple fingers to scan, but it seems stuck to use only the first finger scan - even after deleting it. ... "
" ... This fingerprint reader died after 7 months. ... "
" ... Each time it seems to work for a while, but then declines to the point it identifies my fingerprint about 1 time in 3. ... "
" ... I just bought the fingerprint reader and the device stopped working in a month of purchase. ... "
Device Compatibility
40password, windows hello, windows, logging, works great
+63%
-38%
" ... i use it as added security feature for my pc. ... "
" ... It makes logging in to your Windows easier. ... I have no need to type my PIN or password. ... "
" ... I used this for my HP 15.6" Laptop Computer for added security. ... "
" ... Best thing I ever bought for my laptop. ... I plug it in, it instantly recognized it. ... "
" ... Got two of them for my desktop and laptop for windows hello and works flawlessly ... "
" ... I used it for my laptop it's much easier signing in ... "
" ... Product is easy to use and works great with Windows 10 Hello system. ... "
" ... works as intended for logging into windows10 and RoboForm. ... "
Setup
35installation, install, easy to setup, password, windows 10
+86%
-14%
" ... after setup works perfectly. ... "
" ... Setup was straight forward and the usability was okay for a while. ... "
" ... Overall its an easy product to use and install. ... "
" ... a lot easier than keying in a 12 character password. ... "
" ... Easy to install and set up it is an excellent product. ... "
" ... However, installation can be better . ... "
" ... easy to setup and use, enabled passwordless login with windows, outlook, and office 365 among others ... "
" ... -install lastpass binary ... "
Ease of Use
34easy, simple, easier, super, easy to setup
+94%
-6%
" ... Was easy to setup, but the inaccuracy has led to me not wanting to use it. ... "
" ... Very easy and simple and you can choose what fi gers on your hand and everything ... "
" ... This was so easy and works great. ... "
" ... Easy to use straight out of the package. ... "
" ... I used it for my laptop it's much easier signing in ... "
" ... It’s easy to use and install but it stopped working after 2 months. ... "
" ... Easy to install and set up it is an excellent product. ... "
" ... easy to use, works 90%. ... "
Software Platform
33windows 10, password, login, windows hello, software
+58%
-42%
" ... After installing and setting my windows 10 PC to use it, like wow. ... This definitely helps with the PC bootup to windows desktop with added security and barely any latency added (typing in long password). ... "
" ... easy to setup and use, enabled passwordless login with windows, outlook, and office 365 among others ... "
" ... It makes logging in to your Windows easier. ... It makes my verification sign-in a breeze when my kids need more screen time or purchase under my Family account on Windows. ... "
" ... I'm just using it for logging into Windows 10 and it's mighty quick. ... As fast as my Android. ... I'm not going to use it for websites so I can't speak to that bit of software, but it's really very quick logging in! ... "
" ... Speedy login too at affordable price!! ... "
" ... I use it for secure access to my computer and its applications. ... "
" ... Would recommend for anyone looking for a fast and secure way to login :) ... "
" ... I got this for use with my work computer, since I always lock my screen when away from it and I use long complex passwords. ... "
Product Reliability
28months, working, stopped working, reader, weeks
+25%
-75%
" ... I tried plugging it into different computers but it still was not working. ... "
" ... Stopped working around 3 weeks after i got it. ... Requested a replacement and 2 months later still nothing . ... "
" ... Works maybe 1 out of 20 times. ... "
" ... Dead in six months. ... "
" ... It did absolutely nothing when it was plugged in. ... "
" ... Unfortunately both of them quit working within about 5-6 months. ... "
" ... Stopped working after a few months. ... "
" ... After about 10 days the reader stopped working. ... "
Drivers
14drivers, windows 10, installed, plug and play, windows
+36%
-64%
" ... Plug and play did not work--the driver had to be manually installed. ... "
" ... Windows update found the driver automatically on my home PC but I needed to load the driver on my work PC as windows update is disabled for automatic updates. ... "
" ... It will not down load the program or driver. ... "
" ... I uninstalled the drivers, removed device, plugged it back, reinstalled drivers - both from manufacturer and Windows Updates but it is not working. ... "
" ... I tried to re-install the driver or swap it to a different Windows 10 machine, but all of them does not solve my issue. ... "
" ... Had to go to the site and download the drivers. ... "
" ... doesn’t come with drivers and this thing isn’t plug and play, had to download drivers from the PQI website, which was unexpectedly a very slow download. ... "
" ... I tried to update my driver ... "
Overall performance
13super, reliable, reader, works every time, weeks
+92%
-8%
" ... Very fast reader and i love using it to log in to my desktop. ... "
" ... Very fast, efficient, and helpful. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... I’ve been using this for weeks and I so far it works properly and it is pretty fast. ... "
" ... Works every time and very fast! ... "
" ... Every now and then it acts funny when the reader but it does work very well and fast normally. ... "
" ... For the price, and overall general reliability, this device has been great. ... "
" ... Also fast as well. ... "
Ports
12usb port, plug, reader, port, front
+50%
-50%
" ... This item work well but when you have to pull it out of usb port be careful because the frame around the opening where you place your finger comes off very easily allowing the sensor to flop out. ... "
" ... I tried plugging it into different computers but it still was not working. ... "
" ... It has always just sat on my usb port waiting for me to scan my finger to log in, and one day just didn't light up. ... "
" ... I suspect that it could be the USB jack. ... "
" ... Ran a diagnostic test and the device will NOT work with USB3.0 which is the new industry standard. ... Tried in on an older computer with USB 2.0 and it still would not work. ... "
" ... Gets *VERY* hot to the touch now, doesn't register as being inserted in the port. ... "
Cleaning
12finger, windows hello, register, fingers, simple
+50%
-50%
" ... Worked fine for ~6 months, then stopped reading fingerprints at all (couldn't even re-train it as a new finger, just kept giving errors). ... "
" ... It does not support multiple fingerprints as advertised. ... "
" ... I have registered my fingerprints with Windows hello a few times, and tried different fingers, but it still has issues. ... "
" ... Uninstalling it and starting from scratch doesn't seem to help. ... "
" ... Other than the main issue of READING fingerprints, it works ... "
" ... Reset all the fingerprints works fine. ... "
Price
8worth, waste, save, price, wasting
+25%
-75%
" ... So it's wasting the time and wasting my money. ... "
" ... This was a waste of money. ... "
" ... In the end not worth it. ... "
" ... Maybe I just got a dud but regardless, just ended up being a waste of money. ... "
" ... Not even worth the 20 bucks. ... "
" ... The failure rate is quite high, i would say 75% failure rate. ... "
Marketplace
7seller, giving, buy, works as advertised, works
+43%
-57%
" ... do not buy unless you like giving money to scam amazon stores. ... "
" ... I chatted with Amazon and had it troubleshooted. ... "
" ... This thing doesn't work and will go back to amazon ... "
Build Quality
7plastic, months, housing, glue, worked
+14%
-86%
" ... Had this for 3 months and it completely falling apart. ... "
" ... It looks like the glue holding the reader came off and upon regular use becomes defective. ... "
" ... The thin plastic frame around the reader head broke on both of them, maybe from going into a backpack. ... "
Apps
6app, support html5 video, hello, files, browser
+50%
-50%
" ... The software that locks files never loaded, and couldn't locate it on the companies web site to download. ... "
" ... Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ... "
" ... Not possible with this device/software. ... "
Returns
6seller, returning, one, get, work
+17%
-83%
" ... I'm returning it! ... "
" ... I had to send it back. ... "
" ... Hence, I’m returning it. ... "
Comfort
6typing, register, passwords, pain, months
+33%
-67%
" ... Had this for 3 months and it completely falling apart. ... "
" ... It did not work it sed I put my finger on it when I haven’t so I can’t set it up ... "
" ... What’s the point if I have to end up typing my passwords in anyways. ... "
" ... I wanted to like this product but it is more of a pain than its worth. ... "
Scan Quality
5scan, using, finger, time, scans
+20%
-80%
" ... The scanner is inconsistent. ... "
" ... I try to scan my finger and it keeps telling me to close out and reinstall which does absolutely nothing ... "
" ... The scanner is fast and will read from multiple angles but unfortunately after just a few days of being installed the device stops reading altogether. ... "
" ... Random hits and misses on scans. ... "
Print Quality
5print, reads, recognizes, read, never
+20%
-80%
" ... Also it gets kinda hot when registering prints. ... "
" ... It’s more of a surprise when it reads the print than when it doesn’t. ... "
" ... But the dialog never gave any indication that it was reading my print and it never completed. ... "
" ... It only recognizes your print for 3-4 weeks and then no longer will read your print from ANY finger. ... Thus causing you to have to remove your prints and going thru the setup process all over again. ... "
Keyboard
4typing, password, usb, reader, passwords
+50%
-50%
" ... What’s the point if I have to end up typing my passwords in anyways. ... "
USB
4tried, place, hub, desk
+75%
-25%
" ... Mixed mine with a usb hub underneath my desk as shown on attached pics, for most convenience !!!! ... "
" ... Absolutely love this BioMetric USB. ... "
" ... The usb is a little small so you have to be very accurate on where you place your finger. ... "
Fit
4fits, falling, apart, 3
+50%
-50%
" ... Had this for 3 months and it completely falling apart. ... "
" ... I returned it, I didn't have the time to screw around replacing it. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Fingerprint: Yes
Number of USB ports: 7
USB: Yes