Benjilock 35mm Fingerprint Sport Padlock and Fingerprint U-Type Bike Lock REVIEW | MacSources

Secure your life Benjilock by Hampton products.

In 2017, our team got their first look at Benjilock products at CES. At that time, it was just a prototype, but the concept and the technology were sound. After being featured on Shark Tank as a funded project with Shark, Kevin O’Leary ($200,000 for 15% equity), the company and its products exploded and because of that partnership with O’Leary, Hampton Product International became interested in Benjilock. Today, Hampton owns the rights to the product in North America, and all Benjilock products are branded “Benjilock by Hampton.” Earlier this year — at CES actually — Benjilock by Hampton announced some new products including the Fingerprint Bike Lock and the Sport Lock. We’ve been fortunate enough to be able to work with these products and are eager to discuss our thoughts on them.

Benjilock 35mm Fingerprint Sport Padlock

The Fingerprint Sport Lock is designed to be a smaller, sleeker padlock than the original. It’s perfectly sized for locker use and because it’s lightweight, it’s easy to store in a backpack or gym bag. The big differentiator between the Sport Lock and the original is the absence of a key. There is no key option on the Sport Lock. It solely relies on the fingerprint reader to unlock the shackle. The padlock can store up to 10 fingerprints and it’s powered by rechargeable lithium batteries. On a full charge, the batteries should last approximately 6 months with regular use. The shackle is made from stainless steel. There are a variety of colors available including white, red, and matte black. The lock retails for $29.99.

The lock comes in a nice retail package. It is a hermetically sealed plastic package with a cardboard sheet around it. There are plenty of details about the product included on the cardboard wrap and the Shark Tank seal is, of course, included. I also really like that Robbie Cabral’s photo is included on the back of the package with the title “Inventor” beneath it. He should continue to…