Description
This AV:Link card reader gives you an SD and MicroSD slot on the go, with a double-ended design that plugs into both USB Type-A and USB Type-C devices. That means you can move photos and files between a laptop, tablet or phone without hunting for the right adapter. It handles data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps over USB3.0, so larger files and full memory cards move across quickly.
Setup is plug and play, with no drivers to install. You slot in your card, connect the reader and start reading or copying straight away. The USB Type-A connector is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, so it still works with older ports, and it runs on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Card support is broad too, covering SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD and Micro SDHC.
At 11 x 23 x 75mm and just 22g, it slips into a pocket or camera bag and stays out of the way until you need it. The brushed aluminium finish is tough and keeps things tidy, and the flash-drive style shape means there is no separate cable to lose. It is a straightforward tool for anyone working with cameras, drones or other devices that store files on memory cards (also called flash cards).
Specification
| Connectors |
USB3.0 Type-A and Type-C |
| Interface |
SD and MicroSD |
| Data transfer rate |
Up to 5Gbps |
| Dimensions |
11mm x 23mm x 75mm |
| Weight |
0.02KG |
| Compatible O/S |
Windows, MAC, iOS and Android |
Frequently Asked
Which cards does this reader support?
It works with SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC and RS-MMC full-size cards, plus Micro SDXC, Micro SD and Micro SDHC cards, using its two card slots.
Can I use it with both USB-A and USB-C devices?
Yes. The double-ended design has a USB Type-A connector on one end and a USB Type-C connector on the other, so it fits laptops, tablets and phones without an adapter.
How fast is data transfer?
It supports USB3.0 speeds of up to 5Gbps, which suits copying large photo and video files or clearing a full card quickly.
Do I need to install any software?
No. It is plug and play with no drivers required. Connect it and your device recognises the reader straight away.
Which operating systems does it work with?
It is compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is it compatible with older USB ports?
Yes. The USB Type-A connector is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, though transfer speeds will be limited by the older standard.