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Overview
5 Gbps. Every Card Format. One Pocket-Sized Reader.
When you're in the field between flights, every minute spent waiting on data transfer is a minute not flying. The StarTech USB 3.0 Card Reader eliminates the wait with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5 Gbps — moving large video files, RAW images, and mission data from card to computer faster than any USB 2.0 reader. It supports an exhaustive range of card formats including SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, RS-MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and more — all from a single bus-powered device that requires no external power or driver installation on most systems.
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Every Card. One Reader. 5 Gbps. Field-Ready.
The StarTech USB 3.0 Multi-Media Memory Card Reader is the essential data transfer tool for drone pilots, photographers, and field operators who need fast, reliable access to their media cards without the bulk. Powered directly from the USB port with no external power required, this ultra-compact reader handles virtually every card format on the market — from SD and microSD to Memory Stick PRO Duo — at transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Plug it in, pull your footage, and get back to work.
Key Features
- 5 Gbps SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Transfer Rate — Move large video files, RAW images, and mission data from card to computer at maximum speed — critical when you're offloading drone footage in the field between flights.
- Universal Card Compatibility — Supports an extensive range of card formats including SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, RS-MMC, MMCmobile, MMCmicro, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick XC, Memory Stick Micro (M2), and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo.
- Bus-Powered — No External Power Required — Draws power directly from the USB port for a completely cable-free, adapter-free setup. One connection is all it takes.
- Ultra-Compact & Pocket-Sized — Small enough to live in your drone kit bag, camera bag, or shirt pocket. Lightweight design adds virtually no burden to your field loadout.
- Hot-Pluggable — Insert and remove cards without restarting your system. Swap between card types on the fly without interrupting your workflow.
- Broad OS Compatibility — Works with Windows (XP through 8, 32/64-bit), Mac OS X, and Linux kernel 2.4.x or later. No driver installation required on most systems.
Specifications
| Interface | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (Type B, 9-pin) |
| Max Transfer Rate | 5 Gbps |
| Power | Bus-powered via USB |
| Form Factor | External, hot-pluggable |
| Operating Temp | 32–104°F (0–40°C) |
| Storage Temp | -4–140°F (-20–60°C) |
| Humidity | <80% R.H. |
| OS Support | Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X, Linux 2.4.x+ |