Acer’s USB-C SD Card Reader offers an easy way to transfer photos and videos from your digital camera memory card to your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. With a USB-C connection compatible with most newer MacBooks and iPhones, this reader also includes a USB-A port to accommodate older PCs. Dual slots let you read and write to both SD and microSD cards at the same time, so you can transfer data quickly thanks to USB 3.0 speeds of up to 5Gbps.
A pocket-sized card reader with USB-C and USB-A connectors
Acer developed its SD card reader primarily for photographers, video editors, drone pilots, and everyone else who uses memory cards. For convenience, Acer included a dual USB-C and USB-A design with an SD port, a microSD port, simultaneous read/write for both SD and microSD cards, USB 3.0 speeds, plug-and-play functionality, and a rugged aluminum casing. These components fit into a compact, portable adapter that fits nicely in a camera bag or pocket.
Both ends offer versatility, letting you connect to newer MacBooks and iPads or older PCs. This lets you connect to either type of computer and easily transfer files between the two devices without needing multiple adapters.
The SD slot accepts SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, and the microSD slot accepts microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards. By reading and writing to both slots at the same time, you can copy footage from a microSD card used in a drone while copying photos from an SD card used in your digital camera. Or you can simply copy files from one card to another directly.
USB 3.0 offers transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, and with UHS-I speeds of up to 104MB/s, you can quickly offload your photos and videos. The card reader is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, so it works with older computers.
Once connected to a device, it requires no additional software or drivers. Once you plug the reader into the device and insert your card, your files appear immediately. The aluminum case helps cool the unit during extended transfers of large amounts of data and withstands normal wear and tear when stored in a bag or backpack. Its compact size also lets you store it with your keys, laptop sleeve, or camera bag, so it’s available whenever you need it.
The Acer SD Card Reader USB-C provides a convenient, fast way to remove photos and videos from memory cards and transfer them to whatever device you’re using. With dual connections and dual slots, it’s a versatile tool for travel, content creation, and file sharing. If you capture images and video with cameras, drones, or trail cams, you should carry this low-cost add-on in your camera bag.