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Black Transcend USB-C card reader with two slots, compact rectangular shape

Transcend

Transcend TS-RDC3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Card Reader

SKU CH-32TW-8K6MV

Reads SD and microSD cards via reversible USB-C at up to 12 Gbps in a pocket-sized black design

  • Interface typeUsb3.2_gen_1, usb c
  • Slots2
  • Product typeMulti-Card
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product dimensions16 L × 3 W × 11 H centimeters
  • Key featuresSupports various media types such as SD Card, microSD with f
  • USB-C reversible connector fits next-gen devices
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers up to 12 Gbps transfer speed
  • Reads SD and microSD cards in one pocket-sized unit
  • Compact 16 x 3 x 11 cm design slips into any bag
  • Black multi-card reader with two slots for versatile media access

What this reader does and who needs it

The Transcend TS-RDC3 is a pocket-sized USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C card reader with two slots. It reads SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC media. Photographers and mobile creators who want quick offloads from camera cards to newer laptops or phones will find it useful. Buyers who need CFexpress, CFast or UHS-II speeds should look elsewhere.

The spec that decides fit

The single decisive figure is the 12 gigabits per second peak transfer rate over USB 3.2 Gen 1. That ceiling matches UHS-I card performance, so full-size SD and microSD cards up to UHS-I will saturate the link. Cards rated for UHS-II or faster will still work but cannot reach their rated throughput through this adapter.

Installation and common pitfalls

Plug the reversible USB-C connector into any compatible port; no driver is required on current Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or iPadOS systems. The compact 16 by 3 by 11 centimetre body can block adjacent ports on tightly spaced hubs, so a short extension cable may help. Insert cards label-side up until they click; forcing a card the wrong way damages the spring mechanism.

How it compares

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Price $26.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTranscend
Model nameTS-RDC3
Product typeMulti-Card
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUsb3.2_gen_1, usb c
Slots2
Size & build
Product dimensions16 L × 3 W × 11 H centimeters

Questions about this item

How fast does the 12 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 link actually move photos and video in my laptop?

The 12 Gbps ceiling is the bus limit; real-world throughput depends on the card’s own speed class and the host controller, so expect the card to be the bottleneck.

What does the USB-C connector’s USB 3.2 Gen 1 rating cap for this reader?

It caps the host link at 12 Gbps; the reader cannot exceed that ceiling even if a faster card is inserted.

Will the 16 x 3 x 11 cm body fit in my camera bag’s accessory pocket?

At 16 cm long, 3 cm wide and 11 cm high it is pocket-sized and should slide into most camera-bag organiser sleeves.

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