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Aluminium SD Express card reader with USB-C and USB-A cables

Sabrent

Sabrent CR-SDX7 SD Express 7.0 Card Reader 512GB

SKU CH-G1HH-XESN1

SD Express 7.0 card reader delivers up to 985 MB/s with PCIe 3.1a and NVMe, includes USB 3.2 Type-C and Type-A cables, and remains backward compatible to 104 MB/s

  • Total capacity512 GB (128 GB x 4)
  • Memory card formatFull Size SD
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • VariantWith Adapter / Card Reader
  • Product typeMemory Card
  • Reads and writes up to 985 MB/s with SD Express 7.0 cards
  • Backward compatible with standard SD cards at up to 104 MB/s
  • Works with Windows, macOS, Linux and OTG smartphones
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables
  • Aluminium construction for enhanced durability and reliability

What the product is

The Sabrent CR-SDX7 is a USB 3.2 card reader that accepts full-size SD Express 7.0 cards. It includes both USB-C and USB-A cables for connection to Windows, macOS, Linux or OTG-enabled smartphones. The aluminium body houses a PCIe 3.1a and NVMe interface for modern high-speed media.

Thermals noise and power

The reader draws power directly from the host USB 3.2 Gen 2 port and has no moving parts. Its aluminium construction acts as a passive heatsink during sustained transfers. No fan noise is produced and no external power supply is required for normal operation.

The deciding specification

Maximum throughput reaches 985 MB/s with SD Express 7.x cards over USB 3.2 Gen 2. Older UHS-I and UHS-II cards are limited to 104 MB/s. Buyers whose workflow stays with legacy SD media will not see the higher bandwidth this reader provides.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in SD & MicroSD Memory Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $21.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 1,947 comparable items (median $46.99).
Total capacity 512 GB (128 GB x 4)
Higher than about 90% of the 1,132 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $42.95 per TB
Cheaper than about 99% of the 901 comparable items (median $374.69 per TB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVisiontek
Total capacity512 GB (128 GB x 4)
Product typeMemory Card
Storage
Memory card formatFull Size SD
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece
VariantWith Adapter / Card Reader

Questions about this item

How do I install the Sabrent CR-SDX7 reader, and which cable do I use for a USB-A port?

Connect the reader to the USB-C female port, then use the included USB-C to USB-A cable for Type-A hosts or the USB-C to USB-C cable for Type-C hosts; no drivers are required on Windows, macOS or Linux.

What maintenance will the 512 GB SD Express card need over time?

The card has no moving parts and requires no scheduled maintenance; keep the contacts clean and store it in the supplied adapter when not in use.

At what speed does the reader cap out during long transfers with older UHS cards?

With legacy UHS-I or UHS-II media the reader is limited to 104 MB/s, while SD 7.x cards can sustain up to 985 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2.

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