UGREEN USB-C SD card reader, aluminum
Product description
For photographers, travellers and anyone moving files between memory cards and a USB-C device, this UGREEN reader offers a way to handle SD and microSD cards without relying on a separate camera or computer. Its compact format and short braided cable also make it easier to pack than a larger card dock.
It can read and write an SD card and a microSD card at the same time, which is handy when you’re sorting photos from two cards or copying files between them. Need to make room on a phone or tablet after a shoot? The reader connects directly by USB-C, with no extra app, driver or power supply required according to the product details.
How to use it
Insert the SD or microSD card, then connect the reader to a USB-C device to access, copy or back up files. The listed card formats include SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, MMC and RS-MMC. Both card slots can be used together, so you can avoid swapping cards when working with files from two sources.
The reader is described as supporting data transfer up to 5 Gbps and cards up to 2TB. Those are stated maximums, not a promise that every card or device will reach the same speed. It also accepts UHS-II cards, but they operate at UHS-I speed through this reader. On Android, the connected device needs OTG support. For phones, the listing notes that NTFS cards aren’t recognized and that FAT32 is supported, back up files before reformatting a card.
Pros
The most useful advantage is the two-card workflow: read and write SD and microSD cards simultaneously rather than repeatedly unplugging one to use the other. Plug-and-play operation keeps setup simple, while the aluminium casing, braided nylon cable and compact size suit a travel kit or a desk with limited space. The cable is designed not to block neighbouring ports, which can matter when a laptop’s USB-C connections sit close together.
It suits you if you regularly move photos or videos between cards and a compatible phone, tablet or computer, and would rather carry one small adapter than a larger multi-port hub. The stated compatibility spans Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and Chrome OS, though a USB-C connector alone doesn’t guarantee every device will support card access. What if your workflow depends on the fastest possible card speeds? UHS-II cards are limited to UHS-I speed here, so a reader designed for higher card performance may be a better fit.
Spec sheet
- Type: USB-C SD and microSD card reader
- Material: Aluminium casing, braided nylon cable
- Transfer rate: Up to 5 Gbps
- Supported card capacity: Up to 2TB
- Card use: Read and write SD and microSD simultaneously
- Card formats: SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, MMC and RS-MMC
- Setup: Plug and play, no extra app, driver or power required
What I’d decide
Without having tested it, the practical case for this UGREEN reader is straightforward: it combines two card slots in a compact USB-C adapter, rather than asking you to carry a more elaborate hub if card transfers are all you need. The trade-off is that it isn’t a route to UHS-II speeds, and phone use can depend on OTG support and file-system compatibility. It’s not for you if your priority is getting the full speed of UHS-II cards or accessing NTFS cards on a smartphone. If your cards are supported and your device can read them, this is a sensible format to consider for everyday transfers and backups.