When evaluating standalone attendance devices, prioritize biometric accuracy and storage capacity. Ensure the device supports at least 3,000 fingerprint templates or 1,000 facial recognition profiles for scalability. Look for a False Acceptance Rate (FAR) of <0.0001% and a False Rejection Rate (FRR) of <1%. Additionally, verify that the hardware includes non-volatile memory to prevent data loss during power outages and supports multiple verification modes (Fingerprint, RFID card, and PIN) for redundancy.