Dual-Slot Reader driver benefits include better hardware performance, enabling more hardware features, and increased general interoperability. A translucent outer case surrounds the reader and serves to protect the card slots when the reader is transported.

Product page only:] Product appearance, performance, software offerings, and packaging may vary depending on ship date and available inventory.There aren’t many XQD card readers on the market, but the QDA-SB1 is one of the few that’s made by a known brand, and one that makes memory cards to boot. Will revise my ranking from 3 to 4, but due to the problem it had with the other port, I am hesitant to give it a 5 ranking. To speed up your workflow, the Lexar ® Professional USB-C™ Dual-Slot Reader works with SD™ and microSD™ UHS-II cards and offers creatives fast transfer speeds up to 312MB/s 1 read. The Sony MRW-E90 XQD/SD card reader is an attractive option as it has two slots, one for XQD cards and the other for SD-type media. The Lexar Professional Dual-Slot Reader LRW400U is an update to the Dual-Slot LRW300U CF and SD card reader.

And it connects to Mac or Windows devices using either USB Type C or USB Type-A cables with data transfer rates of 10 GB/s. But cameras with long buffer’s and fast continuous shooting speeds usually support these second-generation cards.Kingston says the reader gets better performance when used with Kingston memory cards, but it is compatible with SD and micro SD cards from all manufacturers. But even beyond the limitations of your computer’s design, memory has evolved beyond SD card formats. Not to mention it comes with a 5-year warranty, which tells you off the bat that it should last at least that long. The most compact option on our list of the best SD card readers, the Kingston MobileLite Plus will fit in your pocket and costs just a tenner.

Dual-Slot Reader is aimed at professionals, who either rely on Secure Digital (SD) or CompactFlash (CF) memory, so unlike some of the all-in-one readers out there, the unit only comes with two slots.Product appearance, performance, software offerings, and packaging may vary depending on ship date and available inventory. I remember the days when I used to open memory card readers with a screwdriver just to straighten out those pins and I had to push memory cards up and put them evenly from all sides not to end up with bent pins again. This is one of the cheapest and most efficient options on our list of the best CFexpress card readers. I tested SanDisk’s newest Extreme Pro 280MB/sec 32 GB SD card and it averaged between 30-40 MB/sec, which was worse than what I was getting with the fastest UHS-I cards. You are right, I have the older version of the reader and their newest version does support UHS-II, which is great!

Its transfer speed is great, it has a handy rubber bottom so it stays in place while transferring files, and I like the shiny black look. The Lexar Dual-Slot USB-A/C Reader features a compact and portable design that easily fits in any pocket or bag. The most notable change is the addition of UHS-II support which requires an extra row of pins to in the reader to interface additional contacts of UHS-II SD cards.While I try to keep my bag clean, I have been to remote areas with a lot of dust, sand, rain / snow – hazards that can permanently damage any piece of electronics. Knowing which cards your camera uses, will help separate options, as some readers don’t support UHS-II cards. Potential risks of installing the wrong Card Reader drivers include PC instability, slower performance, and random crashes. Although externally they appear identical Lexar recently changed the reader from the 300 to 400 series, the latter containing the extra connectors for full UHS-II support, and full UHS-II speeds. It used to be that your computer had an SD memory card slot, and after a shoot or holiday you could slide your card straight into your laptop and download your images.