StarTech.com USB-C SD Express Card Reader, Portable USB 10Gbps Memory Card Reader, USB Type-C to Secure Digital 7.1 Adapter

This SD Express card reader allows you to connect a SD Express (PCIe 3.1 x1) card to any USB-C-enabled laptop, desktop, tablet, or other device for high-speed data transfer of high-resolution images or video. The card reader is bus-powered and features a lightweight aluminum body, making it ideal for traveling professionals such as photographers or videographers. Its compact form factor includes an attached 8.7inch (22cm) USB Type-C cable, eliminating the need to carry additional cables or adapters. The SD card slot supports the mechanical write protect switch, which prevents accidental or unauthorized deletion, modification, or overwriting of data. This feature allows the use of the same card on multiple hosts while ensuring data protection. This universal card reader requires no drivers or software and is compatible with any operating system, including Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux. It works with USB-C-enabled laptops, desktops, tablets, MacBooks, and Chromebooks across all hardware platforms, including Intel, Nvidia, AMD, and Apple Silicon. With a USB Type-C 10Gbps connection, this card reader offers faster data transfer speeds compared to USB 5Gbps card readers, significantly reducing the transfer time for large, high-resolution images and videos. It is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480Mbps). USB-C SD EXPRESS CARD READER, USB 10GBPS, PORTABLE MEMORY CARD READER, USB TYPE-C TO SECURE DIGITAL 7.1 ADAPTER, WORKS WITH ANY OPERATING SYSTEM

• SD EXPRESS CARD READER: Connect a SD Express Memory Card to a USB-C-enabled laptop, desktop, tablet, or other device for high-speed data transfer; Ideal for professional photographers and videographers working with high-resolution images/videos
• PORTABLE DESIGN: Bus-powered and lightweight aluminum design, with an 8.7in (22cm) attached USB-C cable, makes it ideal for traveling professionals; Supports mechanical write protection switch to prevent accidental data loss, modification, or overwriting
• NO DRIVERS OR SOFTWARE: Universal Card Reader works with any OS (i.e., Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux); Compatible w/USB-C-enabled laptops, desktops, tablets, MacBooks, and Chromebooks across all hardware platforms (i.e., Intel, Nvidia, AMD, Apple)
• CARD COMPATIBILITY: Supports SD Express (PCIe 3.1 x1), Secure Digital 7.1, and SD v3.01 UHS-I; Works with High-Capacity and Extended-Capacity SD Cards (i.e. SDHC and SDXC); Compatible with microSD and miniSD cards when used with adapters (not included)
• INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: USB Type-C 10Gbps connection enables faster data transfer speeds, significantly reducing image/video transfer time and improving work efficiency; Backward compatible with USB 3.0 (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480Mbps)