Are you saying that you don't see a check of this kind as a strong enough proof that the devise is genuine? Is it easily spoofed?

Maybe with the help of AI or simply a lot of time I could build from source, but if for example I'm lending the device to a friend so that he can set up a secure wallet, without having to immediately make the investment in to a HWW it's a harder sell

On the other hand with a HWW that does implement a "genuine check" function it's easier to feel comfortable with it

But it seams you're saying it's a false feeling of safety that in the end might make you even more vulnerable