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Compact black microSD card reader, 1.4 by .8 by .3 inches, USB 3.2 Gen 1

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston MobileLite Plus USB 3.2 UHS-II microSD Card Reader (MLPM)

SKU CH-45YB-HMMPR

Compact UHS-II microSD reader delivering up to 12 Gbps transfers via USB 3.2 Gen 1

  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Slots1
  • Installation typeExternal
  • Support - memory stickMicroSDHC
  • Product type1 card
  • Product colorBlack
  • UHS-II speeds up to 12 Gb/s for rapid transfers
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 host interface enables fast connectivity
  • Backwards-compatible with UHS-I microSD cards
  • Compact 1.4" × .8" × .3" design weighs .16 oz
  • Single-slot external reader supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC

Portable UHS-II microSD Reader

The Kingston MobileLite Plus is a single-slot external card reader built for photographers and videographers who need fast offloading from UHS-II microSDHC and microSDXC cards. It connects via USB 3.2 Gen 1 and is designed to pair with Kingston Canvas Go! Plus or Canvas React Plus cards for reliable workflow performance.

Plug-and-play setup with one cable

Installation is straightforward: insert the microSD card into the slot and connect the reader to a USB Type-A port. No drivers are required on modern operating systems. The compact 1.44094 L x 0.7874 W x 0.29258 H inch form factor leaves little room for cable strain, so care is needed to avoid stressing the port during transfers.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 caps the practical ceiling

The reader supports UHS-II card speeds, but the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface limits sustained throughput to the bus maximum. UHS-I cards fall back to their lower ceiling automatically. The 12 gigabits per second figure cited in specifications represents the interface signalling rate, not real-world file transfer speed.

How it compares

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Price $33.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Model nameFCR-MLPM
Product type1 card
Product colorBlack
Memory
Support - memory stickMicroSDHC
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Slots1
Size & build
Product dimensions1.44094 L × 0.7874 W × 0.29258 H inches
Compatibility
Support - compact flashNo
Support - MMCNo
Support - SDNo
Support - xdNo
More details
Installation typeExternal

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the reader is delivering UHS-II speeds after I plug it in?

Transfer a large file from a UHS-II microSD card and verify the throughput approaches the 12 gigabits per second rate quoted for the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface.

What comes in the box and what must I supply myself?

The package contains only the compact black reader measuring 1.4 by 0.8 by 0.3 inches; you must provide a UHS-II or UHS-I microSD card.

Which card standard should I choose for this reader — UHS-I or UHS-II?

Select a UHS-II microSD card to reach the full 12 Gbps transfer ceiling; UHS-I cards will work but run at their lower native speed.

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