Memory Card Readers
Lexar microSD/SD Card Reader
- 1 x UHS-I SDXC Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-I microSDXC Card Slot
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
- Read Speeds up to 255 MB/s
SanDisk QuickFlow UHS-I SD Card Reader with USB-C
- 1 x UHS-I SDXC Card Slot
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
- Read Speeds up to 250 MB/s
- Write Speeds up to 170 MB/s
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Reader
- For Photo and Video Professionals
- 1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 1700 MB/s
OWC Atlas Dual SD Card Reader
- Dual UHS-II SDXC Card Slots
- Data Transfers Over 300 MB/s per Slot
- Integrated USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Male Cable
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Female Interface
Freewell Pro Card Reader Plus
- 1 x SDXC Card Slot
- 1 x CFexpress Type A Card Slot
- 1 x CFexpress Type B/XQD Card Slot
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
Delkin Devices USB4 CFexpress Type B Memory Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- 40 Gb/s USB4 Interface
- USB Backward Compatible
- Internal Storage for One CFx Type B Card
Sonnet SxS PRO X Thunderbolt 3 Single-Slot Card Reader
- 1 x SxS Card Slot
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Port
- Supports All Types of SxS Media
- Compatible with XQD Cards via Adapter
Sonnet SF3 Series CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader
- 2 x CFast 2.0 Card Slots
- Thunderbolt 3 Cable (User Replaceable)
- Dual Slot Transfers up to 1000 MB/s
- Single Slot Transfers up to 550 MB/s
Vivitar 50-in-1 Memory Card Reader / Writer (Black)
SmallRig SD 3.0 Card Reader
- Fast 104 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
- SDXC and microSDXC Card Slots
- USB-C Cable with Right-Angle Connector
- MagSafe Magnetic Mount Compatible
Ulanzi CRC10 3-in-1 Card Reader Case
- 1 x CFx Type A Card Reader/Storage Slot
- 1 x SD Card Reader/Storage Slot
- 1 x microSD Card Reader/Storage Slot
- 4 x CFexpress Type A Storage Slots
Nextorage CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Dual Slot Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type-A Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Port
- Write-Protect Switch
Wise Advanced CFexpress Type B / UHS-II SDXC USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Built-In Write Protect Switch
Glyph Technologies Capture+ CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Slot
- 1 x 40 Gb/s USB-C Port (USB4)
- SteadyIO Technology
- Read and Write Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Dual-Slot USB4 Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress 4.0 Type A Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- 40 Gb/s USB4 Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 5 GB/s
Sony SBAC-US30 USB 3.0 Reader/Writer for SxS PRO+ and SxS-1 Memory Cards
- For SxS PRO+ and SxS-1 Memory Cards
- USB 3.0 Type-B Interface
- Read Speeds up to 440 MB/s
- Write Speeds up to 350 MB/s
Kingston Mobilelite Plus microSD Card Reader
- Supports microSD/SDHC/SDXC Cards
- Supports UHS-II and UHS-I Cards
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Interface
- Portable, Stylish, and Minimalist Design
Vidpro SD and microSD Card Reader (USB Type-C / USB Type-A / Micro-USB)
- 1 x UHS-I SDXC Slot
- 1 x UHS-I microSDXC Slot
- 1 x USB Type-C Port
- 1 x USB Type-A Port
TP-Link UA430 SD & microSD Card Reader
- 1 x UHS-I SDXC Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-I microSDXC Card Slot
- Integrated USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Cable
- Read Speeds up to 200 MB/s
Kingston Workflow SD Reader
- 2 x UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slots
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Interface
- Bus Powered
- Backward Compatible with UHS-I
Sabrent SD Express Card Reader
- 1 x SD Express 7.1 Card Slot
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Interface
- Supports PCIe 3.1a
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 985 MB/s
Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type A Card Slot
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Interface (10 Gb/s)
- Bus Powered
Exascend Essential 4-in-1 Multi-Slot Card Reader
- Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
- Supports SD Express Memory Cards
- Supports CFexpress Type B Memory Cards
- Includes microSD to SD Adapter
Wise Advanced SD/microSD UHS-II Card Reader
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
- 2 x UHS-II microSDXC Card Slots
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Use All Three Slots Simultaneously
Sabrent CFexpress Type-B Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type-B Card Slot
- Thunderbolt 3 Host Connection
- Up to 1500 MB/s Transfer Speeds
- Aluminum Construction
Delkin Devices USB 3.2 CFexpress Type B Card and SD UHS-II Memory Card Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- 1 x SDXC UHS-II Memory Card Slot
- USB 3.2 Type-C Interface (10 Gb/s)
- Rubber End Cover
Xcellon CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Reader with CFexpress Type A to Type B Adapter Kit
- 1 x CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Slot
- 40 Gb/s USB-C Interface (USB4)
- Active Cooling with Internal Fan
- Passive Cooling via Aluminum Housing
Atech Flash Technology Blackjet TX-1S Thunderbolt 3 Sony SxS Card Reader
- 1 x SxS Card Slot
- Thunderbolt 3 Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 1250 MB/s
- Only Supports Sony SxS 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.