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Silver SanDisk SD card reader with USB-C connector and flexible body

SanDisk

SanDisk SDDR-409-A46 USB 3.0 Type-C SD card reader

SKU CH-VCC5-7G3NG MPN SDDR-409-A46

USB 3.0 Type-C SD card reader transfers UHS-II cards at speed and flexes to leave adjacent ports free

  • Product typeMemory Card Readers & Adapters
  • Product colorSilver
  • Superfast transfers via USB 3.0 Type-C for UHS-II SD cards
  • Flexible design keeps adjacent ports free on your laptop
  • Plug-and-play operation on macOS and Windows with USB-C
  • Reads UHS-II, UHS-I and standard SD cards
  • Compact silver reader sold as a single unit

USB 3.0 Type-C SD card reader

The SanDisk SDDR-409-A46 is a compact card reader with a USB Type-C connector. It is built for photographers and video creators who need to move data from SD cards to a computer quickly. The silver unit works with macOS and Windows devices that have a USB Type-C port. Plug-and-play operation means no driver installation is required.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This reader suits users with UHS-II, UHS-I or standard SD cards who want fast transfers over USB 3.0. The flexible design prevents the body from blocking adjacent ports on tight laptop layouts. Buyers whose machines only offer USB Type-A ports cannot use this model without an adapter. It also does not support microSD, CFexpress or other card formats.

The specification that decides fit

The single deciding specification is the USB Type-C interface combined with USB 3.0 speed for SD UHS-II cards. If your computer lacks a USB Type-C port, this reader will not connect directly. If the port is present, the reader delivers high-speed transfers for compatible SD cards.

How it compares

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Price $43.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Model nameSDDR-409-A46
Product typeMemory Card Readers & Adapters
Product colorSilver
Size & build
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size124 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the SDDR-409-A46 and what step do people miss?

Plug the USB-C connector directly into a USB Type-C port on your macOS or Windows device; the step people miss is ensuring the port is USB 3.0 so the reader can reach UHS-II speeds.

What maintenance or replacement will the SDDR-409-A46 need later?

No routine maintenance is required; keep the USB-C contacts clean and store the reader so the flexible body isn't bent sharply, which protects the connector over time.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers with the SDDR-409-A46?

The USB 3.0 interface caps sustained throughput, so even fast UHS-II cards will hit that ceiling before the reader itself becomes the bottleneck.

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