Transcend TS-RDF5K USB 3.0 Support SDHC (UHS-I), SDXC (UHS-I), MicroSD, MicroSDHC (UHS-I), and MicroSDXC (UHS-I) Flash Card Reader
Engineered to deliver super fast data transfer speeds, the RDF5 USB 3.0 card reader features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface and support for next-generation Ultra High Speed SDHC/SDXC and microSDHC/SDXC cards. Capable of being plugged directly into the USB port on any desktop or notebook computer, the ultra compact RDF5 offers effortless file sharing in any situation.
Key Features
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Interface
Also backwards compatible with USB 2.0
- Supports Next-Generation Memory Cards
SDHC (UHS-I), SDXC (UHS-I), microSDHC (UHS-I), microSDXC (UHS-I)
- Convenient LED Indicator
Shows card insertion and data transfer activity
Features

- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface (also compatible with USB 2.0)
- Supports SDHC (UHS-I), SDXC (UHS-I), microSDHC (UHS-I), microSDXC (UHS-I) cards
- Transfer high-resolution images and video recordings to your computer faster and more efficiently
- Utilize the full speed potential of your memory cards
- USB powered (no external power or battery needed)
- LED card insertion / data transfer activity indicator
- Supports SD security functions*
- Offers a free download of RecoveRx data recovery software
- Two-year Limited Warranty
*Not all cards support built-in security functions. Please check the memory card manufacturer for compatibility details.
Specifications
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
2.2 x 1 x 0.3 inches (56 × 24 × 8.9mm) |
Weight |
0.63oz (18g) |
Interface |
USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 |
Slot Power Output |
5V |
Operating Temperature |
Operating: 32 - 158°F (0 - 70°C) |
Certificates |
CE, FCC, BSMI, C-tick, KC |
Supported Cards |
SDHC (UHS-I), SDXC (UHS-I), microSDHC (UHS-I), microSDXC (UHS-I) |
System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with USB port (USB 3.0 port needed for USB 3.0 performance) and one of the following Operating Systems:
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Mac OS 10.2.8 or later
- Linux Kernel 2.6.30 or later
Pros: I'm glad that it reads both formats and also it reads and writes at the speeds the cards are rated for.
Cons: None.
Overall Review: In some cases, it will depend on the controller but in my laptop, the speeds the cards are rated for, are not always near the limit but far off, but then again, my laptop is 3 years old and I can't find newer drivers for the controller, so maybe the speed of the flash memory cards reach their limit. But I'd definitely recommend this reader, because it reads both formats and easily recognized my 128GB SD card from Wintec.