Plugable USB Type-C Flash Memory Card Reader
SKU: USBC-FLASH3
List Price : $17.95
Amazon Rating :
(116 Reviews)
Features
- Blazing-fast card reader—Add this to your USB 3.1 Type-C (USB-C) device. Compatible with Late 2016 / 2017 / 2018 MacBook Pro, 12" Retina MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, and virtually all USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 host PCs. NOTE: Mac ports are very tight, and may require additional force for full insertion.
- Supports All Common Card Types—Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS)
- IMPORTANT NOTE:—Supported out of the box by Mac, Linux, and Windows Desktop or Laptop systems. Mobile platforms however are more than likely not supported since most Android devices with USB-C ports *DO NOT SUPPORT* adding on mass storage devices (rooting/jailbraking is required for this functionality). Ask the device manufacturer if adding mass storage via USB-C port is possible before purchase. Not compatible with iOS
- Card Information:—SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards are supported in UHS-I mode up to 104 MB/sec. Supports SDXC / MSXC Cards up to 2 TB in size. Note: Physical write-protect switch on SD cards not supported
- 2 Year Warranty—We love our Plugable products and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty and Seattle-based email support
Product Description
Plugable's USB Type-C (USB-C) flash card reader is a great option for anyone looking for an easy way to add support for the most common storage media types to their USB-C enabled system. Expand the usability of your USB-C system by enabling access to removable storage cards used in many digital cameras, MP3 players, and mobile phones. Compact design for easy portability, with a permanently attached flexible, robust USB cable to enable connections in tight spots.
PerformanceOperates at USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds. SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards are supported in UHS-I mode up to 104 MB/sec for maximum SD card performance. The benefits of USB 3.1's increased throughput over USB 2.0 are seen on SD cards class 10 and up.
NOTE: Mac ports are very tight, and may require additional force for full insertion.
Technical Specifications and Media Compatibility
Uses the Realtek RTS5307 chipset featuring:
Operating System Compatibility
Driverless compatibility with modern USB 3.1 capable systems including Windows (11, 10, 8.1/8), Mac OS X (10.10 Yosemite and newer), and Linux (3.x Kernel and newer versions).
Special note for Android and other Mobile Platforms:
Mobile platforms however are more than likely not supported since 95% of Android devices with USB-C ports *DO NOT SUPPORT* adding on mass storage devices (rooting/jailbreaking is required for this functionality). Android compatibility varies by device and is limited to devices running Android 6.0 and later with a full-sized USB-C port with storage mounting capabilities for peripherals. It is best to ask the Android device manufacturer if the Realtek RTS5307 chipset is compatible with the device before purchase.
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USB Connection |
USB-C |
USB 3.0 |
Transfer Speed |
5Gbps |
5Gbps |
Supported Card Types |
Supports All Common Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS) Card Types |
Supports All Common Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS) Card Types |
