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Black 5.25 inch front panel card reader with USB 3.0 3.1 eSATA ports

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.25" 8-in-1 Card Reader USB 3.0 3.1 eSATA Black

SKU CH-YNSP-Z9AXB

A 5.25-inch front-panel card reader supporting multiple formats and three USB 3.0 plus one USB 3.1 Type-C ports

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Read multiple card formats including SD, MS, M2, XD and 64G CF
  • Three USB 3.0 ports plus one USB 3.1 Type-C deliver up to 500 MB/s transfer speed
  • eSATA interface adds another high-speed connection option for compatible drives
  • Driver-free installation with LED indicator shows card activity at a glance
  • Fits 5.25 inch bay in over 90% of desktop cases with durable ABS plastic panel

5.25-inch front-panel card reader

This Hetai Tech unit fits a standard 5.25-inch drive bay and provides eight card slots covering SD, MS, M2, XD and 64G CF formats. Three USB 3.0 ports and one USB 3.1 Type-C port sit alongside an eSATA connection for direct drive access. The panel is moulded from black ABS plastic and includes a status LED that lights during read operations.

Builders adding front I/O to a desktop case

The reader suits system integrators who want multiple card formats and extra USB ports without occupying rear motherboard headers. It requires a free 5.25-inch bay and internal USB 3.0 or eSATA headers, so compact cases lacking such bays cannot accommodate it. Users who only need a single SD slot or prefer a portable USB dongle should consider a smaller alternative.

500 MB/s tested transfer rate

Real-world throughput reaches 500 MB/s over the USB 3.1 Type-C link, making it the key figure for judging whether the reader can keep pace with high-speed cards. The device draws power from the motherboard headers and needs no separate driver installation. Compatibility covers over 90 percent of common chassis designs.

How it compares

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Price $42.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Does the 5.25" card reader generate noticeable heat or noise during all-day use?

The unit has no fan and relies on passive heat dissipation, so it runs silently and stays cool during continuous operation.

What must my desktop already have for this front-panel reader to function?

A free 5.25" drive bay, an internal USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 header, and an available eSATA port on the motherboard.

Will my older 64G CF cards and M2 media still work in this reader?

Yes — the slot layout explicitly supports 64G CF cards, M2, MSO, SD, MS and XD formats.

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