Cable Matters Dual Slot USB - Review

Cable Matters Dual Slot USB C Card Reader (USB C SD Card Reader) in Black for Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Cards - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible: Is it Worth Your Money?

As the world becomes increasingly digital, we need more solutions that make it easier to access our digital files and transfer them between devices. The Cable Matters Dual Slot USB C Card Reader is one such device. Designed to provide convenient access to SD, SDHC, SDXC, and MicroSD cards from a host computer or smartphone with a USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt 3 port, this USB C memory card reader offers fast data up to the USB 3.1 data transfer rate of 5 Gbps. But is it worth your money? In this review, we’ll take a closer look at this product and help you decide.

Design

The Cable Matters Dual Slot USB C Card Reader boasts a sleek black design with a 6-inch cable tail that does not block adjacent ports, making it easy to insert and remove your SD cards. The card reader is also lightweight, weighing less than 2 ounces, making it ideal for travel. It supports hot-swap support on the SD adapter, which eliminates the need to unplug and re-plug when changing cards, making the card reader convenient for use with multiple cards.

Compatibility

The USB-C card reader comes with a flexible USB-C SD card reader that makes it compatible with smartphones with USB Type-C, such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, OnePlus 3, Nexus 5X/6P, Lumia 950/950XL, LG G5, V20, and HTC 10/U11. And if you have a Dell, it connects to popular Dell models with Thunderbolt 3 ports, including the Dell XPS 12 9250, 13 9350/9360/9365, 15 9550/9560, Latitude 5480/5580/7275/7280/7370/7480/7520/7720/E5570, Precision 3520/15 3510/5510/M7510, 17 M7710, Alienware 13/15/17. The USB C Micro SD card reader is also compatible with the 2016/2017 MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Aspire Switch 12 S/R13, V15/V17 Nitro, TravelMate P648, Predator 15/17/17X.

Performance

The USB C card reader offers fast data up to the USB 3.1 data transfer rate of 5 Gbps, which makes it ideal for transferring large files quickly. Even if you have multiple cards, it can access data from both cards simultaneously for downloading files from a video camera to your computer. The adapter's portable, bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 card reader means you don't have to worry about carrying an external power source with you. Moreover, it supports hot-swap support on the SD adapter, which eliminates the need to unplug and re-plug when changing cards, making it convenient for use with multiple cards.

Pros

The Cable Matters Dual Slot USB C Card Reader has a lot of features that make it a great accessory for anyone in need of a reliable card reader:

• Dual slot SD card reader USB C adapter provides convenient access to SD, SDHC, SDXC, and MicroSD cards from a host computer or smartphone with a USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt 3 port.

• Compatible with devices like Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, OnePlus 3, Nexus 5X/6P, Lumia 950/950XL, LG G5, V20, and HTC 10/U11, 2016/2017 MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Aspire Switch 12 S/R13, V15/V17 Nitro, TravelMate P648, Predator 15/17/17X.

• USB C memory card reader can access data from both cards simultaneously for downloading files from a video camera to your computer.

• USB-C card reader offers fast data up to the USB 3.1 data transfer rate of 5 Gbps.

• Flexible USB-C SD card reader with a 6-inch cable tail does not block adjacent ports.

• USBC SD card reader is an ideal accessory for an OTG enabled smartphone without a Micro SD card slot.

• Portable bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 card reader is compatible with smartphones with USB Type-C such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, OnePlus 3, Nexus 5X/6P, Lumia 950/950XL, LG G5, V20, and HTC 10/U11.

Cons

As with any product, there are also a few drawbacks to the Cable Matters Dual Slot USB C Card Reader:

• The design only supports USB-C, which means users with older devices will need an adapter.

• The card reader doesn't come with a carrying case, which means you might need to find a way to store it separately.

Conclusion

Overall, the Cable Matters Dual Slot USB C Card Reader in black for Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Cards is a great product that is worth your money. It's compatible with a wide range of devices, easy to use, and provides fast data transfer rates. It's also lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry around with you. If you're in the market for a reliable USB C card reader, you should definitely consider the Cable Matters Dual Slot USB C Card Reader.

Cable Matters Dual Slot USB

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