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Compact 4-in-1 card reader with USB-A, Micro USB, USB-C and Lightning ports, aluminium housing

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 4-in-1 Card Reader USB 2.0 Type-C Lightning Micro USB

SKU CH-MKEC-4AKH0

A 4-in-1 card reader with USB 2.0, Micro USB, USB-C and Lightning ports for reading SD and TF cards on phones and laptops

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Read SD and TF cards on phones via OTG
  • Connect USB-A, Micro USB, USB-C or Lightning devices
  • Driver-free plug-and-play operation
  • Portable aluminium-alloy housing for easy carrying
  • Insert card before connecting — no hot-plug support

Versatile 4-in-1 card reader

The Hetai Tech 4-in-1 card reader connects SD and TF cards to devices using USB 2.0 Type-A, USB Type-C, Micro USB and Lightning ports. It suits mobile users who need to transfer photos, documents or media between cameras, smartphones, tablets and laptops without carrying multiple adapters. No drivers are required for operation.

Sustained transfer behaviour

The reader operates over a USB 2.0 interface, so sustained throughput is limited to that standard’s bandwidth rather than short-burst peaks. It does not support hot-plugging; the memory card must be inserted before the reader is connected to the host device. Only one card slot can be active at a time, preventing simultaneous read operations.

Thermals noise and power

The housing uses PC and ABS materials with an aluminium alloy finish, providing passive heat dissipation during normal use. There are no moving parts, so the device runs silently. Power is drawn directly from the host port through the OTG connection, requiring no external supply for typical memory card access.

How it compares

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Price $23.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Does the Hetai Tech 4-in-1 Card Reader generate noticeable heat or draw much power when left connected all day?

It is a passive USB 2.0 card reader with no active electronics, so it produces no measurable heat and draws only the tiny current needed to power the inserted SD or TF card.

What must my phone or tablet already support for the Hetai Tech 4-in-1 Card Reader to work?

Your Android device needs USB OTG functionality; iPhone or iPad models with a Lightning port work directly, while USB-C devices simply need a standard USB-C port.

Can I keep using my older USB-A laptop alongside newer USB-C and Lightning gear with this single reader?

Yes — the reader includes a USB 2.0 Type-A connector, a USB-C connector, a Micro-USB connector and a Lightning connector, so it plugs into legacy USB-A ports and modern ports alike.

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