Add a blazing-fast card reader to your USB 3.1 Type-C (USB-C) 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 Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS) Card Types
IMPORTANT NOTE: Supported out of the box by Mac, Linux, and Windows Desktop or Laptop systems. Mobile plattforms 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
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
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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.
Performance
Operates 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:
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MicroSD (Trans-Flash), MicroSDHC, and MicroSDXC cards are supported in UHS-I mode up to 104 MB/sec
Memory Stick (MS), MS Pro, MS Duo, MS Pro Duo, HS MS, Micro-MS (M2) with adapter, MSPRO-HG Duo, MSPRO-HG Micro, MSXC
Supports newer high-capacity cards: SDXC / MSXC Cards up to 2 TB in size
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.
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
In The Box
Item and Quantity
Item Notes
1x USB-C flash card reader
Connection To Host
Port
Placement
Version and Link Rate
Features
1x USB-C
Cable End
USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Storage
Storage Port Location
Host Connection
Host Connecton Port Specification
Attached Cable (Port Type if No)
Slot and Media Type
Capacity (If Media Included) or Max Supported Capacity
Chipset
Slot 1
USB-C
USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Yes
MicroSD (Trans-Flash) or
MicroSDHC or
MicroSDXC
Micro SD
2TB
RTS5307 Realtek
Slot 2
USB-C
USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Yes
SD or
SDHC or
SDXC or
MMC or
RSMMC or
Mobile-MMC or
MMCPlus or
MMC-micro
SD or
SDHC or
SDXC or
MMC
64GB
RTS5307 Realtek
Slot 3
USB-C
USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
Yes
MS or
MS Pro or
MS Duo or
MS Pro Duo or
HS MS or
Micro-MS (M2) with adapter or
MSPRO-HG Duo or
MSPRO-HG Micro or
MSXC
MS or
MSXC
64GB
RTS5307 Realtek
Included Cables
Port Type (Side 1)
Cable Specification
Port Type (Side 2)
Cable Length
External Power for Cable
1x Male USB-C
USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
No
Get Started
Insert your desired memory card into the corresponding slot on the side of the Plugable USBC-FLASH3. Ensure that the card is inserted with the correct orientation.
Plug the card reader into a USB-C slot on your host system.