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White Lightning SD card reader with single slot, 512GB capacity support

LUOM

LUOM SKYLETTE-L SD Card Reader White 512GB iOS 9.2/8.0

SKU CH-WCHE-4GAXY

Lightning SD card reader imports photos and videos directly to iPhone or iPad, supporting cards up to 512 GB with USB 2.0 transfer speeds of 14 to 16 MB/s

  • Slots1
  • Installation typeExternal
  • Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
  • Product type1 card
  • Product colorWhite
  • Directly import photos to iPhone without a computer
  • Works with iOS 9.2 on iPhone and iOS 8.0 on iPad
  • Supports SD cards up to 512GB capacity
  • Transfers RAW photos and H.264 video formats
  • Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro 12.9-Inch

LUOM SKYLETTE-L SD Card Reader

The LUOM SKYLETTE-L is a Lightning-connected SD card reader designed for iPhone and iPad users who need to import photos and videos directly from a camera card. It supports iOS 9.2 or later on iPhone and iOS 8.0 or later on iPad. No app or computer is required for transfer. Buyers who need USB-C connectivity or Android OTG support cannot use this adapter.

Thermals noise and power draw

The reader draws power from the Lightning port and operates without a fan or external supply. In normal use it remains cool and silent while transferring files at USB 2.0 speeds of 14 to 16 megabytes per second. There are no moving parts and no audible noise during operation. Users who require faster transfer rates for large RAW bursts will find the bandwidth limiting.

Build fit and requirements

The white adapter plugs straight into the Lightning port and accepts SD cards up to 512 gigabytes. It supports standard photo formats such as JPEG and RAW plus SD and HD video formats including H.264 and MPEG-4. For iOS 13 and later the Files app enables two-way transfer of images, video, MP3, MP4, Excel, Word, PPT and PDF documents. Builders who need CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MMC, SmartMedia or xD slots must use a different reader.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLUOM
Model nameSKYLETTE-L
Product type1 card
Product colorWhite
Memory
Support - memory stickYes
Ports & slots
Slots1
Compatibility
Support - compact flashYes
Support - MMCYes
Support - SDYes
Support - smartmediaYes
Support - xdYes
Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
More details
Installation typeExternal

Questions about this item

How do I connect the Lightning SD Card Camera Reader to my iPhone, and what step do people often miss?

Plug the Lightning connector into the iPhone or iPad, wait five to ten seconds, then open the Photos app to import; the step people miss is waiting for the connection to register before launching the app.

What card formats and maximum capacity does the reader support, and when might I need a different card?

It reads SD, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MMC, SmartMedia and xD cards up to 512 GB; you will need a different card only if you exceed that capacity or use an unsupported format.

What transfer speed limit appears first during sustained imports?

The USB 2.0 interface caps sustained throughput at 14 to 16 MB/s, so large RAW or video batches will hit that ceiling before the card’s own speed.

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