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Compact silver USB-C dongle with SD microSD and USB 2.0 ports

Hicober USB-C 3-in-1 Card Reader UCN 3298

SKU CH-G9E1-P5PNT

A compact USB-C adapter reads SD and microSD cards up to 2TB and adds a USB 2.0 port for phones, tablets and laptops

  • Connection typesUSB Type C
  • Regulatory statusNot capable emitting RF energy
  • Product dimensions1.7018 L × 8.7884 W × 9.8044 H centimeters
  • Product weight0.041 kg
  • Transfers photos, videos and documents via SD, microSD and USB 2.0 ports
  • Reads SD and microSD cards up to 2TB for 4K and drone footage
  • Works instantly with USB-C laptops, tablets, Android phones and iPhone 15, 16, 17 series
  • Lightweight aluminum housing at 0.041 kg dissipates heat and fits in a pocket
  • Stable USB 2.0 connection keeps file transfers reliable during backups and previews

Compact 3-in-1 USB-C card reader

The Hicober UCN 3298 combines an SD slot, a microSD slot and a USB 2.0 port in a single aluminium-bodied adapter. It accepts SD and TF cards up to 2 TB, making it suitable for 4K cameras, drones and dash cams. The device plugs directly into any USB-C host and requires no driver installation.

For photographers and mobile creators

This reader suits users who need to offload large photo or video files from high-capacity cards to USB-C phones, tablets or laptops while travelling. It will not help buyers whose devices lack USB-C or OTG support, nor those who require faster than USB 2.0 transfer rates for professional workflows.

Plug-and-play with simple precautions

Insert the reader into a USB-C port, insert the card, and the host recognises the storage immediately. The main issues arise when users disconnect during active transfer or attempt to read NTFS-formatted cards on Android devices that only support FAT32. Reformatting to FAT32 resolves the recognition problem.

How it compares

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 294 comparable items (median $21.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHicober
Model nameUSB C SD Card Reader
Part numberUCN 3298
Ports & slots
Connection typesUSB Type C
Size & build
Product dimensions1.7018 L × 8.7884 W × 9.8044 H centimeters
Product weight0.041 kg

Questions about this item

Does my phone need USB OTG support to use the UCN 3298 reader?

Yes, the smartphone or tablet must support OTG for the reader to function with Android devices.

Will the USB 2.0 port on this adapter limit transfer speeds on my older laptop?

Devices with USB 2.0 will run at 480Mbps, so the reader's USB 2.0 connection caps speeds at that rate.

How can I verify the reader is working correctly after I plug it in?

The reader works instantly with no drivers required; if files do not appear, reformat the card to FAT32 as NTFS is not recognised by smartphones.

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