It’s safe to say that USB-C is the new charging/transfer medium for majority of gadgets. Be it laptops like the MacBook Pro or your new Android smartphone; everyone expects a USB-C connector or port on every new device. Naturally, you’d want your SD card reader or hub to feature a USB-C port, too. If that’s the case, check out the top options available below.
Anker Quick-Sync SD Card Reader
- Card Support: SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, and Micro SDHC Card in UHS-I mode
The Anker Quick-Sync SD Card Reader is a simple card reader compatible with most phones and laptops, such as MacBook Pros and Chromebooks. This device packs two slots for Micro SD and conventional SD cards. There is no cable, and the USB-C port is built right into the reader, thereby reducing cable clutter.
However, this design also has a flaw. For instance, when you insert the card into the reader (and plug the unit into the laptop), you won’t be able to use the adjacent ports. Nevertheless, it works well both on Android phones and laptops. Simultaneously, the compact size means you can stow it away easily when not in use.
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uni Thunderbolt 3-Compatible Card Reader
- Card Support: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC cards and UHS-I mode
The uni SD card reader addresses the issue associated with the reader above. It bundles a braided wire; as you may have guessed, this design keeps the adjacent ports free on your laptop when you plug it in.
It’s a USB 3.2 Gen 1 device (USB 3.0 formats can be confusing, I tell you), and theoretically, you will get speeds up to 5Gbps. The company also claims it to be Thunderbolt-compatible. In addition, it has slots for both, a microSD card and an SD card. As noted above, it boasts a simple design and comes in an elegant grey colorway.
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UGREEN Card Reader
- Card Support Type: SDXC, SDHC, SD, Extreme I III SD, Ultra II SD, MMC, Micro SD, TF, Micro SDXC, Micro SDHC, UHS-I, CF I 3.0/4.0, Extreme I III CF, Ultra II CF, HS CF, XS-XS CF, CF Elite Pro, CF Pro, CF Pro II, MS, MS PRO, MS PRO-HG, MS XC DUO and it supports UHS-I
The UGREEN SD Card Reader takes it to the next stage and bundles not two but four card slots. Apart from bundling the standard SD card and micro SD card slots, this device also packs in two slots for Compact Flash(CF) and MS. Here too, you’ll get theoretical speeds up to 5Gbps.
It also comes with a 1.5-ft-long cable. While the adjacent ports will be kept free, you may have to cable-manage the wire’s extra length. As for the rest of the design, the device takes the shape of a small square box with the necessary slots, and it will complement the looks of the connected phone or your laptop.
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HAMA Type-C Card Reader
- Card Support: Cards with UHS-II
If you are looking for a fast and durable card reader that can transfer photos and high-resolution videos to your PC, the one from Hama is a good choice. It’s a simple SD card reader with no extra frills. It has a single slot for SD cards and supports USB 3.2 Gen 1, meaning it can push 5 Gbps of data at a time if it finds all the right parts.
However, the feature that pushes it ahead of the others is that it’s one of the rare UHS-II card readers. USH-II compatibility means you can achieve faster read and write speeds with compatible cards. Though it’s a UHS-II card reader, it’s backward compatible with UHS-I cards as well and supports SDHC and SDXC cards in addition to the standard SD cards.
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MOKiN Store USB-C Hub HDMI Adapter
- Card Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC, Micro SD, MMC with UHS-I
Mokin Store’s USB-C Hub and HDMI Adapter is a slim and sleek adapter that is quite portable. It bundles several ports, including an SD card reader. This is the perfect device for extending the functionality of your USB-C laptop beyond the four ports of your MacBook Pro.
For one, you can connect an HDMI cable and stream 4K at 30fps and hook a duo of USB-C devices to it. This USB-C card reader can push data up to 5Gbps, and the SD card reader works with standard SD cards, SDHC, SDXC, Micro SD, and MMC cards. The hub ships with a lengthy wire that ensures the device doesn’t block adjacent ports either.
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Kingston Nucleum USB-C Hub
- Card Support: SD, SDHC, SDXC with UHS-I or UHS-II and microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC with UHS-I
Last but not least, we have the Kingston Nucleum USB-C Hub. It is slightly more expensive than the products above. However, it does offer several advantages. For one, it supports Power Delivery Pass-Through up to 60W. This means it can use compatible devices while your MacBook is being charged.
Other than that, you get six different connections, including USB-A and USB-C ports, SD card readers (up to 2TB), and an HDMI port. Since it’s designed for newer USB-C laptops, it has a slim and sleek build that matches the look and feel of present-day laptops. The compact design means you can slip it inside your laptop bag when traveling.
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Last updated on 31 July, 2024
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