After testing the NGTeco MB2 for weeks, I'm torn between its impressive tech and occasional headaches. The 4-in-1 verification (face, fingerprint, RFID, PIN) works shockingly well—employees clock in under 2 seconds with facial recognition, and the fingerprint scanner hasn't failed once, even with dry winter hands.
The mobile app is where things get rocky. While exporting reports via USB (as one reviewer suggested) works flawlessly, the promised iOS/Android functionality is hit-or-miss. I replicated the 'skipped dates' bug mentioned in negative reviews when generating weekly reports—super frustrating during payroll week. Pro tip: Always double-check against manual USB exports.
Customer support saved this from being a 1-star review. Like others, I struggled with WiFi setup (yes, it's 2.4GHz-only despite zero documentation). But Isaac from support answered my 3AM email (timezone difference?) with firmware that fixed 80% of my issues. Still, needing firmware updates out of the box feels amateur.
Physical build quality surprised me—the metal casing survives our chaotic warehouse environment. But the touchscreen attracts fingerprints like moths to a flame. And beware: the 'no monthly fees' claim is true, but advanced features like remote access require their $15/mo cloud service (buried in FAQ).
For under $200, it's decent if you'll use it as a standalone punch clock. But if you need reliable mobile access or complex reporting, keep shopping. Three stars—great potential, needs polish.