Memory Card Readers
Xcellon CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD Card Reader
- CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- UHS-II SD Card Slot
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Plug-and-Play
ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type B & UHS-II SDXC Dual-Slot USB 3.2 Gen 2 Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 1.25 GB/s
Xcellon CR-M5 USB-C SD UHS-II Card Reader
- 1 x UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
- Integrated USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Cable (7.9")
- Plug-and-Play
- Bus Power
Xcellon Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Card Reader
- 1 x USB-C Interface
- 1 x USB-A Interface
- 1 x UHS-I SDXC Card Reader
- 1 x UHS-I microSDXC Card Reader
SanDisk Extreme Pro SD Card USB Type-C Reader
- USB Type-C 3.0 Interface
- Compatible with SDHC & SDXC Cards
- Up to 500 MB/s Data Transfer Rates
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B/SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Card Reader
- For Photo and Video Professionals
- CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
Xcellon CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SD Card Reader
- CFexpress Type A Card Slot
- UHS-II SD Card Slot
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Plug-and-Play
Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A/SD Memory Card Reader
- For CFexpress Type A & SD Cards
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Interface
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 10 Gb/s
- Includes USB Type-C and Type-A Cables
Xcellon CFexpress Type B Card Reader
- CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Plug-and-Play
- Bus Powered
SanDisk PRO-READER CFexpress Type B Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Bus Powered
- Integrated Write-Protect Lock Switch
SanDisk PRO-READER Multi Card Reader
- 1 x UHS-II SD Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-II microSD Card Slot
- 1 x CompactFlash Card Slot
- 5 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type B USB 4.0 Single-Slot Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Slot
- USB 4.0 Interface (40 Gb/s)
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 5 GB/s
- LED Indicator
Sabrent USB 3.0 Type-A and Type-C OTG Card Reader
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A Port
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C Port
- 1 x UHS-I SDXC Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-I microSDXC Card Slot
Apple USB-C to SD Card Reader
- Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC Cards
- Supports UHS-II Speeds
- Plug-and-Play
- Built-In USB-C Cable
Sony MRW-G1 CFexpress Type B/XQD Memory Card Reader
- For CFexpress Type B & XQD Cards
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Interface
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 10 Gb/s
- Includes USB Type-C and Type-A Cables
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type A Card Slot
- 1 x SD Card Slot
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Standard (10 Gb/s)
- USB Type-C Connection
ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Dual-Slot USB 3.2 Gen 2 Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type A Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 1.25 GB/s
EMTEC 3-in-1 USB Type-C Card Reader
- 1 x UHS-I SDXC Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-I microSDXC Card Slot
- 1 x CompactFlash Card Slot
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Interface
OWC Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Slot
- 40 Gb/s USB4 Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
- Bus Power | Innergize Mode
Xcellon USB Multi-Card Reader
- Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC Cards
- Compatible with microSD/SDHC/SDXC Cards
- Compatible with CompactFlash Type I
- Supports UDMA 7 and UHS-II
Lexar Professional Multi-Card 3-in-1 USB 3.0 Reader
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-II microSDXC Card Slot
- 1 x UDMA 7 CompactFlash Card Slot
- USB-C 3.0 Interface
Angelbird PKT CFexpress 2.0 Type A Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress 2.0 Type A Card Slot
- 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface
- Recessed USB-C Port
- LED Write-Protect Switch
Xcellon CFast 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Card Reader
- Compatible with CFast 2.0 Cards
- Compatible with CFast 1.1 & 1.0 Cards
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
- Read Speeds up to 550 MB/s
Angelbird CFast 2.0 Memory Card Reader
- 1 x CFast 2.0 Card Slot
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Interface (10 Gb/s)
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 3
- Backward Compatible with Other USB Hosts
SanDisk ImageMate PRO USB-C Multi-Card Reader/Writer
- 1 x SDXC Slot (UHS-II)
- 1 x microSDXC Slot (UHS-II)
- 1 x CompactFlash Slot (UDMA 7)
- SD/microSD Speeds up to 312 MB/s
SanDisk Extreme PRO CFexpress Type B Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port
- Includes USB Type-C Cable
RED DIGITAL CINEMA CFexpress Card Reader
- For the RED PRO CFexpress 660GB Card
- 1 x CFexpress 2.0 Type B Card Slot
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface (20 Gb/s)
- Write-Protect Switch, Bus Powered
PGYTECH CreateMate High-Speed Card Reader Case (Classic Black)
- Card Reader and Case Combo
- Stores Ten Total Cards
- Holds Four SD Cards & Four microSD Cards
- Holds Two Nano SIM Cards
Learning About Memory Card Readers (SD & Micro SD Card Readers)
Memory card readers provide a fast and convenient way to transfer data from digital storage devices such as Secure Digital (SD), CompactFlash (CF), or MultiMedia (MMC) cards to a computer, tablet, or dedicated backup device. This allows still or video photographers to edit their images and films, send them to end users via the internet, or archive them securely. They can also erase and reuse the cards if desired.
Types of Memory Card Readers
Memory card readers either come with an integrated plug for connection, or as a box with slots that take the cards, and with the connection plug on the end of a cable. Readers are available as single card readers, which can handle just one type of card, or multi-card readers. These vary from dual readers to models with multiple slots that can take almost all types of cards.
Most models are USB card readers. They connect to standard USB 2.0 ports, with many also compatible with the newer, faster, USB 3.0 standard. If you use an Apple computer, you’ll need a model with a compatible Lightning connector. This can be a dedicated model, or a card reader that features both USB and Apple connectivity.
How to Select Memory Card Readers
When choosing a memory card reader, ensure that it accepts the type of card you use regularly. There are over twenty different types of cards, with SD and microSD cards being the most popular. SD card readers can also work with microSD via a simple adapter.
The next consideration is whether to pick a compact model that takes just one type of card, such as a microSD card reader or CF card reader. These are a good solution if you only work with one card type. Investing in a universal card reader lets you handle cards from all devices, including mobile phones and other accessories.
Another key factor to look at is transfer speed. Class 10 SDHC cards are fine for general use. However, if you work with huge image files, or carry out 4K video recording, you’ll need a high-speed reader, which can work with models such as PRO CFast 2.0 memory cards from SanDisk.
What Accessories Work Well with Memory Card Readers?
Card readers are necessary to transfer and save your data, and for even more security and convenience, you have a choice of memory card back-up devices. Likewise, you can use memory card duplicators to make copies of your data for distribution or storage. Other key accessories are memory card cases that keep your cards safe and orderly.
Look for high-quality memory card and back-up accessories, including memory card cases, at B&H Photo and Video.