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product_id: 1106003
title: "DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500HD USB fingerprint reader without software"
brand: "digital persona"
price: "€ 158.61"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/1106003-digitalpersona-u-are-u-4500hd-usb-fingerprint-reader-without-software
store_origin: ES
region: Spain
---

# Superior ESD resistance High-definition optical scanning Encrypted fingerprint data DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500HD USB fingerprint reader without software

**Brand:** digital persona
**Price:** € 158.61
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Unlock your digital world with confidence and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500HD USB fingerprint reader without software by digital persona
- **How much does it cost?** € 158.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/1106003-digitalpersona-u-are-u-4500hd-usb-fingerprint-reader-without-software)

## Best For

- digital persona enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted digital persona brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** High durability design with superior ESD resistance for long-term reliability.
- • **Plug & Play Power:** Optimized for USB 2.0 ports to maximize compatibility and speed without compromise.
- • **Ready for Any Print:** Works flawlessly with dry, moist, or rough fingerprints—no user left behind.
- • **Precision You Can Trust:** Experience unmatched fingerprint recognition accuracy with HD optical scanning technology.
- • **Security at Your Fingertips:** Encrypted data ensures your biometric info stays private and protected.

## Overview

The DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500HD is a high-durability USB fingerprint reader featuring advanced optical scanning for superior image quality. It encrypts fingerprint data for enhanced security and reliably reads even challenging fingerprints—dry, moist, or rough. Designed with superior electrostatic discharge resistance, it ensures long-lasting performance and seamless integration with Windows Hello and other biometric applications.

## Description

Digital Persona products utilize optical fingerprint scanning technology for superior image quality and product reliability. The combination of a U.are.U 4500HD (High Durability) Fingerprint Reader with the Digital Persona Identity Engine produces an unmatched ability to recognize even the most difficult fingerprints.

Review: The best fingerprint reader ONLY IF you read this first. - - If your computer has both USB 2.0 ports (normally black looking in plug-in) and USB 3.0 (normally blue looking in plug-in), plug your mouse and keyboard plugged into the USB 2.0 ports. This is because they are live before the operating system loads. If you have another 2.0 port, you can plug this device into it as well to save your USB 3.0 ports for devices such as backup drives, video, etc. since USB 3.0 can run at 10x the speed. - Windows & Microsoft does not have the drivers for this device. There are two major device branches, normal HID and with WFB. a. Normal HID - The normal HID driver is often used by software applications such as time clock software and has an appropriate API for that use. For this you are looking for a driver with a name like "64bit UareU 4500 Driver.zip" Notice, no WFB in the name. b. WFB - The WFB driver is what you must use if you are trying to use it for Windows Hello such as for logging into your PC and for 2FA as used by many services and password managers, so you don't have to frog around with verification text messages and emails. For this you need a driver with name such as "DigitalPersona 4500 WBF driver 5.0.0.5". If it doesn't have WFB in the name it is the HID driver. I would like to post the link sources but that is not allowed. You can search for "DigitalPersona 4500 Windows Hello Drivers (x64, Win10) needed", but beware they are discussing both there. WFB is the one you want if Windows Hello is what you want. - The driver install will require a system restart for obvious security reasons. I will not go into the Windows Hello setup as that is documented elsewhere. What I will say is this is a high-quality reader, has some weight to it, doesn't move on surfaces, and has a rubbery surface and you need to press on to get it to read, nothing like your laptop or cell phone. It is also much more reliable and consistent during the registration process. Other: - I proved this out on a Dell Inspiron 3847 Mini Tower (11 years old) that I upgraded to Windows 11 Pro using an alternate install. If it will work on that, it will work on anything. PS: Don't worry about me. I made sure I picked up another one before I wrote this and the price goes up.
Review: LMDE - Took it out of the box and had it and installed using Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE 6 'Faye') in about five minutes after installing. I purchased it specifically to use with Linux.

## Features

- Excellent image quality
- Encrypted fingerprint data
- Latent print rejection
- Superior ESD resistance
- Works well with dry, moist, or rough fingerprints

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002S3ZSJU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #220 in Security & Surveillance Biometrics |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (103) |
| Date First Available | October 8, 2009 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Item model number | 4500HD |
| Manufacturer | Digital Persona |
| Product Dimensions | 2.56 x 0.61 x 1.42 inches |

## Images

![DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500HD USB fingerprint reader without software - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SFkCXwTBL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: compatible with OS/mac?**
A: Unfortunately it is not. I'm sorry about that, but if you have any other questions please just let me know!

**Q: is this 2.0?**
A: Yes 
USB 2.0 Full-speed High Power Device

**Q: Could this be used sign into a work portal?**
A: Yes you can use with windows to sign , check videos to se how to set up

**Q: how do i buy the software?**
A: Hi , if you use for security you can use with windows w/ Microsoft software . If you use for point of sale, the pos software comes with drivers for the reader so it depends of your application

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best fingerprint reader ONLY IF you read this first.
*by I***T on March 27, 2024*

- If your computer has both USB 2.0 ports (normally black looking in plug-in) and USB 3.0 (normally blue looking in plug-in), plug your mouse and keyboard plugged into the USB 2.0 ports. This is because they are live before the operating system loads. If you have another 2.0 port, you can plug this device into it as well to save your USB 3.0 ports for devices such as backup drives, video, etc. since USB 3.0 can run at 10x the speed. - Windows & Microsoft does not have the drivers for this device. There are two major device branches, normal HID and with WFB. a. Normal HID - The normal HID driver is often used by software applications such as time clock software and has an appropriate API for that use. For this you are looking for a driver with a name like "64bit UareU 4500 Driver.zip" Notice, no WFB in the name. b. WFB - The WFB driver is what you must use if you are trying to use it for Windows Hello such as for logging into your PC and for 2FA as used by many services and password managers, so you don't have to frog around with verification text messages and emails. For this you need a driver with name such as "DigitalPersona 4500 WBF driver 5.0.0.5". If it doesn't have WFB in the name it is the HID driver. I would like to post the link sources but that is not allowed. You can search for "DigitalPersona 4500 Windows Hello Drivers (x64, Win10) needed", but beware they are discussing both there. WFB is the one you want if Windows Hello is what you want. - The driver install will require a system restart for obvious security reasons. I will not go into the Windows Hello setup as that is documented elsewhere. What I will say is this is a high-quality reader, has some weight to it, doesn't move on surfaces, and has a rubbery surface and you need to press on to get it to read, nothing like your laptop or cell phone. It is also much more reliable and consistent during the registration process. Other: - I proved this out on a Dell Inspiron 3847 Mini Tower (11 years old) that I upgraded to Windows 11 Pro using an alternate install. If it will work on that, it will work on anything. PS: Don't worry about me. I made sure I picked up another one before I wrote this and the price goes up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LMDE
*by 1***T on April 15, 2025*

Took it out of the box and had it and installed using Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE 6 'Faye') in about five minutes after installing. I purchased it specifically to use with Linux.

### ⭐ I received the reader today, but it is very clearly a used product.
*by A***R on February 3, 2024*

It is a used product. I put it in my store's PoS, and it didn't work. I have these in all my stores, and I can easily recognize if it is a brand new product or even slightly used, but this one was worn down and not even slightly used or like new. Very disappointed. Returning it immediately.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*