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Kingston USB 3.0 High-Speed Media Reader

BH #KIFCRHS4 • MFR #FCR-HS4
294 reviews
Kingston USB 3.0 High-Speed Media Reader
Key Features
  • Supports UHS-I and UHS-II Card Speeds
  • USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1
  • Up to 5 Gb/s Max. Data Transfer Rate
  • Accepts CF Type I & II Memory Cards
Transfer photos, videos, music, and other data between your favorite media cards and your computer with the USB 3.0 High-Speed Media Reader from Kingston. The USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 connection transfers data at speeds up to 5 Gb/s and supports UHS-I and UHS-II SD card speeds. Supported card formats include CF Type I and II, SD/SDHC, microSD/HC/XC, and Memory Stick PRO/Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo. The USB media reader has a sleek design with a white body and brushed nickel case in a small form factor, with a built-in LED indicator. It's backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports, which is convenient for systems with limited USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. A USB cable is included.
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Kingston FCR-HS4 Overview

Transfer photos, videos, music, and other data between your favorite media cards and your computer with the USB 3.0 High-Speed Media Reader from Kingston. The USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 connection transfers data at speeds up to 5 Gb/s and supports UHS-I and UHS-II SD card speeds. Supported card formats include CF Type I and II, SD/SDHC, microSD/HC/XC, and Memory Stick PRO/Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo. The USB media reader has a sleek design with a white body and brushed nickel case in a small form factor, with a built-in LED indicator. It's backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports, which is convenient for systems with limited USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. A USB cable is included.

USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s. USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 are synonymous.
UPC: 740617239805

Kingston FCR-HS4 Specs

Performance
Media Card Reader1 x CompactFlash Type II (UDMA 7 [167 MB/s])
1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo (PRO-HG [60 MB/s])
1 x microSDXC (UHS-I [104 MB/s])
1 x SDXC (UHS-II [312 MB/s])
System ConnectionUSB Type-A Male [USB 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)]
Power SourceNone
Environmental
Operating Temperature32 to 140°F / 0 to 60°C
Storage Temperature-4 to 185°F / -20 to 85°C
General
Dimensions (W x H x D)3.7 x 2.1 x 0.6" / 93.3 x 52.7 x 16 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.26 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 4.05 x 1.55"

Kingston FCR-HS4 Reviews

Works well with WIndows 11

By Nick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-30

Very fast and efficient media reader. Works well with Windows 11, which some of my other media readers do not. Windows 11 is a monster.

Perfect for my needs

By John G
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-18

My old CF reader was not up to handling Win 11 (or my new laptop).This is the perfect solution

Excellent product, fast shipping

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-16

No worries when buying from B&H. Ordering couldn't be easier and shipping is fast.

Great Card Reader

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-16

I am very happy with the Kingston USB 3.0 High-Speed Media Reader. It is reliable and reads very quickly. great card reader

Working well so far

By Michael
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-09

This is my third card reader. It's handy for all the card types I use. The last two I owned were Lexar models, no longer made. Hope this one lasts!

I love it

By KiloHills
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-06

I like this card reader so much, I also loved how it came with a long cable which helps me to place it where I want. Very useful. I also like the way the RED pard lights up when the card is inserted, blinks on/off when the copy is going on. It has a strong body, can't just break when it falls down. Highly recoomend. It's been now 5 months with it.

solves a problem

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-29

I couldn't g et my computer to recognize my camera, so this little item was used to download my cameras sd card.

Works great

By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-19

Tried with SD and micro SD and works fine on a PC under Windows 11

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Where is this card reader manufactured?

Where is this card reader manufactured?
Asked by: Jo
Made in China. But it's very good and I recommend it.
Answered by: Valentin
Date published: 2020-12-05

Can this card reader read Sony XDQ cards?

Can this card reader read Sony XDQ cards?
Asked by: patsy
No, Sony stopped their support a few years ago, I only recommend SanDisk.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2020-11-10

question

Hello will this reader work with usb-c to usb convertor (new MacBook pro 15' 2018)? Thanks
Asked by: Glenn C.
Like all USB-C reading devices, it is backwards compatible to older USB devices. That means while it will work, it will transfer at the slower USB speed.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2020-07-20

Will this transfer pictures to a portable hard ...

Will this transfer pictures to a portable hard drive as well as to a computer/laptop?
Asked by: Ira
Yes, if your computer has at least two free USB ports, one for your media reader and the other for your portable hard drive. If you only have 1 free sub port on your laptop you'll have to transfer your pictures to the computer then to the portable hard drive.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-10-30

Where is this media reader manufactured?

Where is this media reader manufactured?
Asked by: Jo
It says "Made in China" on the label.
Answered by: Delon
Date published: 2020-12-04

question

Will it read a Smart Media 32 mb card?
Asked by: Antonietta R.
No, this will not work with Smart Media cards.
Answered by: Jacob C.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Has anyone ever timed their upload with a USB 3.0 ...

Has anyone ever timed their upload with a USB 3.0 or 3.1 to see if the stated speed is true? For example, can you load a 32 GB card in 6-7 seconds? (5 MB/sec stated speed) I am skeptical.
Asked by: Rhonwyn
The rated transfer speed is in bits but the storage is in bytes. Bytes are 8 bits. The USB 3 speed rating is higher in most cases than a memory cards read speed. Other factors apply but a 32gb card will usually take over half an hour to read.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2021-12-08

I imagine this media reader does not read ...

I imagine this media reader does not read CFexpress cards?
Asked by: Paul
Correct
Answered by: Fred
Date published: 2020-08-07
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