
This is partially because the ProGrade uses the second-generation USB 3.1 standard which is twice as fast as SuperSpeed USB.
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The SanDisk Extreme Pro is also remarkably quick and durable, as is the Satechi Type-C, though the former is a bit cheaper than the latter.Īctually, if you're talking about speed, the ProGrade Digital Dual-Slot is pretty tough to beat it can fully leverage two SD cards at once, while most others drop at least a little bandwidth when accessing multiple cards. The Sony MRW-S1 is about as simple and fast as they come, and the Anker B2A is close behind in portability, but far behind in speed. If you're looking for more options that support this particular format then make sure to take a look at our recommendations for XQD Card Readers.ĭepending on how much connectivity you really need, there are quite a few worthwhile choices available at a range of prices.

The XQD media format is a newer technology that focuses on the needs of enthusiast photographers and videographers. The Rocketek Super replaces the Sony MRW-E90 as the only device on this list capable of reading both XQD and SD formats. The SmartQ C368 Pro is a versatile and cost-effective option that can access up to four cards simultaneously. The Transcend TS-RDF5K is a convenient, portable, and very affordable choice that can handle both SD and MicroSD formats. We've added three new devices to our ranking, and updated the order of some of the other models.


For this update, we've removed the Kingston Digital FCR-HS4 and the Sony MRW-E90 due to availability issues and replaced the IOGear Quantum with a selection we believe offers better value.
