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Compact card reader with USB-C and Lightning connectors, matte finish, four card slots visible

TIANSONG X4LM RFID Card Reader USB-C Lightning 4-in-1

SKU CH-SFXN-NRW4P MPN X4LM

Four-slot reader handles SD, Micro SD, Memory Stick and CompactFlash cards via USB-C or Lightning with a detachable adapter for iOS 13-18, Android, Mac and PC

  • HighlightsMulti-port
  • Product dimensions1.9 L × 12.4 W × 20 H centimeters
  • Product weight0.043 kg
  • Plug-and-play photo import without installing any app
  • Reads SD, microSD, Memory Stick and CompactFlash cards in one device
  • Dual USB-C and detachable Lightning connector fits iPhone 5 through iPhone 16, iPad and USB-C laptops
  • Two-way file transfer on iOS 13 to 18 lets you move data both ways
  • Weighs 0.043 kg and measures 1.9 × 12.4 × 20 cm for easy carry

For photographers and multi-device users

The TIANSONG X4LM reads CF, SD, MS and TF cards through a USB-C or Lightning connection. It works with iPhone 5 through iPhone 16, iPad models, MacBooks, Android phones and PCs. No app is required; the system Photos app handles import directly. The reader supports two-way file transfer on iOS 13 to 18 devices.

Suits mobile workflows needing one reader for four

Buyers who need Wi-Fi SD card support should look elsewhere. The device does not add wireless capability. Users whose hardware lacks USB-C or Lightning ports cannot connect it. The compact form factor fits in a camera bag but offers no internal storage of its own.

Dual USB-C and Lightning connectors

A removable USB-C to Lightning adapter lets the single reader serve both modern and legacy Apple devices plus USB-C Android and PC hosts. This one physical interface decides whether the X4LM fits your current and older gear without buying separate dongles.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in RFID & Smart Card Readers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $16.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 294 comparable items (median $21.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTIANSONG
Model nameX4LM
Size & build
Product dimensions1.9 L × 12.4 W × 20 H centimeters
Product weight0.043 kg

Questions about this item

How do I attach the card reader to an iPhone 16 and which step do people often miss?

Plug the USB-C end into the iPhone 16; the detachable USB-C-to-Lightning adapter must stay removed — it is only for older Lightning devices.

What part will need replacement after repeated insertions of CF, SD, Micro SD and Memory Stick cards?

The four card slots and the USB-C connector are the wear points; no user-serviceable parts are inside, so the whole reader is replaced when contacts degrade.

What is the first limitation I will hit when transferring large video files continuously?

Transfer speed is bounded by the card's own rating and the host device's USB-C or Lightning bus; the reader adds no active cooling or buffer.

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