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White rectangular USB 3.0 card reader with SD and microSD slots

Transcend

Transcend TS-RDF5W USB 3.0 SD/microSD Card Reader White

SKU CH-ZBNN-M4X7Q

USB 3.0 reader handles SDHC, SDXC, microSDHC and microSDXC UHS-I cards with an LED activity indicator

  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for rapid file transfers
  • Dual-slot design reads SD and microSD cards simultaneously
  • LED indicator shows insertion and data activity at a glance
  • Broad OS support covers Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS X 10.2.8+, Linux kernel 2.6.30+
  • Free RecoverRx download helps restore accidentally deleted photos and videos

Compact USB 3.0 Card Reader

The Transcend TS-RDF5W is a USB 3.0 card reader designed for photographers and videographers who need to move high-resolution images and video files from SD and microSD media to a computer. It accepts SDHC, SDXC, microSDHC and microSDXC cards that support the UHS-I speed class. The device draws power directly from the host USB port.

White Two-Slot Design

A white plastic housing holds two dedicated slots, one for full-size SD cards and one for microSD cards, allowing both formats to be read without an adapter. A built-in LED lights up when a card is inserted and blinks during data transfer, giving a clear visual cue of activity. The reader is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later and Linux kernel 2.6.30 or later.

USB-Powered Operation

Because the unit is entirely USB powered, it adds no extra cables or power bricks to a travel kit and places minimal load on the host port. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, so it works on older machines at reduced throughput. Transcend also provides a free download of Recover data recovery software for use with the reader.

Highlights

  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for rapid file transfers
  • Dual-slot design reads SD and microSD cards simultaneously
  • LED indicator shows insertion and data activity at a glance
  • Broad OS support covers Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS X 10.2.8+, Linux kernel 2.6.30+
  • Free RecoverRx download helps restore accidentally deleted photos and videos

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What practical speed limit does the USB 3.0 interface impose on SD card transfers?

The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connection caps real-world throughput at the bus maximum, so card performance is limited by the USB 3.0 link rather than the UHS-I card rating.

What physical space does the reader need to sit alongside other ports?

The compact travel-size body measures 5.0 by 3.0 by 0.3 inches, leaving room for adjacent USB sockets on a laptop or hub.

How is the reader set up, and which step do users often skip?

Plug the reader into a USB port — Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.2.8 or later, or Linux kernel 2.6.30 or later will recognise it automatically — then insert the card; users often forget to wait for the LED to stop blinking before removing the card.

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