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Compact black card reader with USB-A and USB-C connectors, two memory card slots, LED indicator

Sabrent

Sabrent CR-BCA2 USB 3.0 & USB-C card reader

SKU CH-7GZY-8KXTG MPN CR-BCA2

Dual-slot USB 3.0 reader with USB-C and USB-A connectors reads SD and microSD cards on computers and Android devices

  • Type2-in-1
  • Slots2
  • Installation TypeExternal
  • InterfaceUSB 3.0 (USB-C; USB-A)
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer speeds
  • Dual USB-C and USB-A connectors for wide device compatibility
  • Reads SD, SDHC, SDXC, MicroSD and MMC cards
  • Plug-and-play operation with no driver installation required
  • LED indicator shows active data transfer

Compact dual-slot card reader

The Sabrent CR-BCA2 is a 2-in-1 external card reader that connects through USB 3.0 using a reversible USB-C plug and a standard USB-A connector. It accepts full-size SD cards and microSD cards in its two dedicated slots, allowing direct access to the most common flash media without an adapter. The unit is bus-powered and requires no driver installation on supported devices.

Suited for mobile and desktop transfers

Photographers, videographers and everyday users who move files between cameras, Android phones, tablets and laptops will appreciate the plug-and-play operation and the LED that shows active data transfer. The reader does not support internal bay mounting, CompactFlash, CFexpress or other card formats, so builders needing those interfaces should look elsewhere.

USB 3.0 interface with dual connectors

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 3.0 interface delivered through both USB-C and USB-A ports, providing broad host compatibility while keeping the reader compact and driver-free.

Highlights

  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer speeds
  • Dual USB-C and USB-A connectors for wide device compatibility
  • Reads SD, SDHC, SDXC, MicroSD and MMC cards
  • Plug-and-play operation with no driver installation required
  • LED indicator shows active data transfer

Specifications

BrandSABRENT
ModelCR-BCA2
Type2-in-1
Slots2
Installation TypeExternal
InterfaceUSB 3.0 (USB-C; USB-A)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size127 × 74 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the USB-C connector or SD slot mechanism wear out with repeated insertion?

The reader has no moving parts beyond the spring-loaded SD slot; normal insertions are rated for thousands of cycles and the USB-C plug follows the standard durability spec.

What throughput ceiling appears first when copying large video files continuously?

The USB 3.0 interface caps sustained transfer at 5 Gb/s, so the bus becomes the bottleneck before any card limit is reached.

Does the aluminium shell get hot or draw noticeable power during all-day transfers?

The unit draws bus power only, stays cool to the touch during extended use, and has no fan or active cooling.

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