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Small rectangular card reader with USB-C and Lightning connectors and SD and microSD slots

DCNETWORK USB-C & Lightning SD MicroSD Card Reader

SKU CH-X2SQ-R6MSE

Dual Lightning and USB-C reader transfers SD and MicroSD files at 40–60 MB/s

  • Connection typesUSB Type C
  • Product dimensions1.0922 L × 9.8044 W × 18.9992 H centimeters
  • Product weight0.009 kg
  • Plug and play across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux
  • Dual Lightning and USB-C connectors fit phones, tablets and laptops
  • Reads both SD and MicroSD cards in one slot
  • Transfers photos and videos at 40–60 MB/s
  • Weighs just 9 grams for pocket-friendly portability

Dual Lightning and USB-C Card Reader

This compact adapter connects SD and MicroSD cards to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows and Linux devices through both Lightning and USB-C ports. No drivers are required; the reader is ready to use as soon as it is plugged in. It suits photographers and field workers who need immediate access to camera media on mobile devices.

Transfer Speed and OS Requirements

Data moves at 40 MB/s to 60 MB/s, so large photo batches copy in seconds rather than minutes. The reader demands iOS 9.2 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 8.0 or later on iPad, and it works with current macOS, Android, Chrome OS, Windows and Linux releases. Older Apple devices stuck on earlier system versions cannot use the adapter.

Replaces Single-Port Dongles and Slow Adapters

The dual-connector design removes the need to carry separate Lightning and USB-C dongles when switching between an iPhone and a USB-C laptop or tablet. It upgrades from older readers that only offered one port or topped out at lower transfer rates. Users who never handle SD or MicroSD media, or who rely solely on wireless transfer, will not benefit from this hardware.

How it compares

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Price $17.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 294 comparable items (median $21.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDCNETWORK
Ports & slots
Connection typesUSB Type C
Size & build
Product dimensions1.0922 L × 9.8044 W × 18.9992 H centimeters
Product weight0.009 kg

Questions about this item

Does this reader handle both SD and microSD cards, or do I need a separate adapter for one of them?

The single unit accepts full-size SD and microSD cards directly, so no extra adapter is needed for either format.

What does the quoted 40 MB/s to 60 MB/s transfer rate mean when I am offloading photos to my iPhone?

The rate is the reader's maximum capability; actual speed will depend on the card used and the device's USB or Lightning controller, but large RAW files will move in seconds rather than minutes.

Which devices can I connect with the USB-C and Lightning plugs on this reader?

It works with iPhone models from the 5 series onward, iPad models running iOS 8.0 or later, Macs, Android phones, Chromebooks, Windows and Linux computers that have a USB-C or Lightning port.

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