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USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops

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USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops
USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops
USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops
USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops
USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops
USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops
USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops
USB-C & USB 3.0 SD microSD Card Reader for Phones & Laptops
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TypeElectronics > Computer Accessories > Card Readers
InterfaceUSB 3.0 Type-A plug and USB Type-C plug
Phone connectionUSB Type-C with OTG support
Card slotsSD and microSD
Activity indicatorBlue LED
Body finishMatte black plastic
Color: USB 2.0 dual card single read
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One compact reader turns an SD or microSD card into a transfer to your phone or laptop. Keep the footage moving on location, and carry one device instead of two readers. A USB-C OTG plug and a USB 3.0 Type-A plug sit on the same body, with caps for both ports.

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Description

One compact reader turns an SD or microSD card into a transfer to your phone or laptop. Keep the footage moving on location, and carry one device instead of two readers. A USB-C OTG plug and a USB 3.0 Type-A plug sit on the same body, with caps for both ports.

One compact reader for SD and microSD cards on both phones (USB-C/OTG) and computers (USB 3.0)

Solves
  • transferring photos and videos from SD cards to a phone
  • needing a separate reader for each device
  • slow file transfer over older USB ports

One Reader Moves Any SD or microSD Card to Your Phone or Laptop

Stop carrying two readers and waiting until you get home. Plug the USB-C end into your phone or the USB 3.0 end into a laptop, and the footage on your card starts moving on the spot.

One Reader for Every Card and Device

Close-up of the USB and Type-C connectors on the matte black reader

Two Ports, One Reader

The USB 3.0 Type-A plug connects to a laptop, and the USB-C plug with OTG support connects to a phone. Both sit on the same compact body, so the bag carries one device instead of two. Use whichever port your screen or laptop needs at that moment.

Angled view of the card slots on the reader with caps removed

SD and microSD Slots

A dedicated SD slot and a dedicated microSD slot read both card formats with no adapter to lose. A microSD card from an action camera goes in the same way as a full-size SD card from a drone. Nothing extra sits in the bag.

Reader with its protective caps fitted over the USB plugs

Caps That Stay On

Each port has its own removable cap, so dust and grit stay out of the plugs when the reader is loose in a camera bag. The caps keep the connectors clean between jobs, and the blue LED shows when the reader is active.

Copy Footage in Four Steps

  1. 1
    Insert the card

    Slide the SD card into the SD slot or the microSD card into the microSD slot. Both slots sit on the body of the reader.

  2. 2
    Plug in the right end

    Use the USB-C plug with OTG support for a phone, or the USB 3.0 Type-A plug for a laptop. The blue LED lights up when the reader is powered.

  3. 3
    Wait for the LED

    The blue LED flashes while the reader is active. Let it settle before you open the files or start a copy.

  4. 4
    Copy, then eject

    Copy the clips to your phone or laptop. When the LED stops, eject the device before you pull the card, then put both caps back on.

Everything Ready Out of the Box

  • Card reader body×1

    SD slot, microSD slot, USB 3.0 Type-A plug and USB Type-C plug with OTG support

  • USB 3.0 Type-A cap×1

    Protects the USB 3.0 plug in the bag

  • USB Type-C cap×1

    Protects the USB-C plug in the bag

The Card Filled Up at the Overlook

Card reader resting on a trail bag beside a memory card on a rock

The Card Is Full

The drone had one more flight in it, and the SD card said so. The phone was already down to a few gigabytes of free space, and the only reader in the bag was the one that does not fit a phone. Every clip left on that card was a shot at risk, and there was no quick way to move it.

Traveler copying footage from a memory card on a phone outdoors

One Reader, Two Devices

The reader went into the bag with its caps on. The SD slot took the drone card and the microSD slot took the action camera card, both without an adapter. The USB-C end went into the phone and the USB 3.0 end was ready for the laptop back at the hotel, so one small device covered both.

From First Plug-In to Daily Use

  1. First use
    Reader recognized on your device

    Plug the USB-C or USB 3.0 end into your device and check that the card appears as storage. If nothing shows on a phone, confirm the phone supports OTG.

  2. 3 uses
    Transfers feel routine

    After a few copies you know which port to use and how the blue LED behaves during a transfer. Pulling the card only after the LED stops becomes a habit.

  3. 30 days
    The reader lives in your bag

    It becomes a standard part of the shoot kit, used on location to clear cards between sessions.

One Reader Instead of Two

This readerSeparate SD reader plus microSD adapter
Items to carryOne bodyTwo or more pieces
Phone via USB-C OTG Only on a reader with a USB-C plug
Laptop via USB 3.0
Card slots on one deviceSD and microSDVaries by reader
Protective caps included Varies by model

Characteristics

Main
TypeElectronics > Computer Accessories > Card Readers
Color2 options
Details
InterfaceUSB 3.0 Type-A plug and USB Type-C plug
Phone connectionUSB Type-C with OTG support
Card slotsSD and microSD
Activity indicatorBlue LED
Body finishMatte black plastic
ConnectorsSilver metal USB connectors
Port protectionRemovable protective cap for each port
SizeCompact

Reviews

Questions and answers

Will this work with my phone if it has USB-C but no OTG setting?
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Wanelo · seller

USB-C alone is not enough. The phone also has to support USB OTG so it can read external storage. Most recent Android phones do, and the phone's USB settings or spec sheet will confirm it. If your phone does not support OTG, use the USB 3.0 plug with a laptop instead.

Does the USB 3.0 port work on laptops with older USB-A ports?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. The USB 3.0 Type-A plug fits a standard USB-A port. On an older port the reader still works, but the copy runs at that port's speed. A USB 3.0 port gives you the faster transfer.

Can it read both SD and microSD cards at the same time?
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Wanelo · seller

The USB 3.0 version reads both cards at the same time. Each card has its own slot, so you insert the SD card and the microSD card without swapping adapters.

Is it safe to remove the card while the blue LED is on?
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Wanelo · seller

No. The blue LED shows activity, so wait until it stops flashing and eject the device before you pull the card. Pulling a card mid-transfer can corrupt files and leave footage unreadable.

How is this different from a camera cable or a built-in card slot?
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Wanelo · seller

A camera cable ties up the camera battery and moves files slowly. A built-in slot only works on the machine it lives in. This reader takes the card out of the camera and works with both a phone and a laptop, so the camera stays free to shoot.

Is it worth it compared to a cheap single-purpose reader?
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Wanelo · seller

One reader that covers SD, microSD, a phone and a laptop replaces the second reader you would otherwise buy. If it saves one trip to a laptop on a shoot, it has already paid for itself, and the caps keep the ports clean for years of use.

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