{"product_id":"startech-usb-c-sd-card-reader-sd-express","title":"StarTech USB-C SD Card Reader - SD Express 10Gbps Portable, UHS-I\/SDHC\/SDXC, Write Protection, Bus-Powered Aluminum (1B-USB-C-SDE-ADAPTER)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable USB-C SD Card Reader with SD Express PCIe 3.1 Support, 10Gbps Transfer Speeds, and Write Protection for Professional Photo and Video Workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/startech\"\u003eStarTech\u003c\/a\u003e 1B-USB-C-SDE-ADAPTER is a USB-C SD card reader that supports the latest SD Express (PCIe 3.1 x1) standard alongside backward-compatible SD 7.1, UHS-I, SDHC, and SDXC cards, delivering data transfer rates up to 1.25 GB\/s through its USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection. The bus-powered aluminum housing weighs just 2.10 ounces with an attached 8.7-inch USB Type-C cable, giving photographers and videographers a fast, pocket-sized solution for offloading high-resolution content in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reader stands apart from standard USB-C SD readers by supporting SD Express speeds over the PCIe bus, future-proofing your workflow as SD Express cards become standard in professional cameras. The built-in write protection switch support preserves card data integrity when moving cards between multiple hosts, and driverless plug-and-play operation means it works instantly on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux across Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Apple Silicon platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the StarTech USB-C SD Card Reader Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional photographers transferring large RAW files from SD Express cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e where the PCIe 3.1 x1 interface delivers 10Gbps throughput that matches the card's native speed, cutting transfer time for 128GB+ cards from minutes to seconds compared to USB 5Gbps readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideographers on location who need portable, reliable media offload\u003c\/strong\u003e where the 2.10-ounce aluminum body with attached 8.7-inch USB-C cable eliminates loose accessories, bus-powered operation requires no external power, and mechanical write protection prevents accidental data loss between camera and workstation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-platform creative teams working across Mac, Windows, and Chromebook\u003c\/strong\u003e where driverless universal compatibility means the reader works instantly on any USB-C device without software installation, supporting SD Express, SDHC, SDXC, microSD (with adapter), and MMC formats in a single slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the StarTech USB-C SD Card Reader Delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSD Express PCIe 3.1 x1 Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reads the latest SD Express cards at their native PCIe speed through USB 3.2 Gen 2 at up to 1.25 GB\/s, while maintaining full backward compatibility with SD 7.1, UHS-I, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, miniSD, and MMC cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type-C connection delivers maximum throughput for SD Express transfers, with backward compatibility to USB 3.0 (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480Mbps) for universal device connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrite Protection Switch Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e The card slot honors the mechanical write protect switch on SD cards, preventing accidental deletion, modification, or overwriting when moving cards between multiple cameras and workstations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBus-Powered Aluminum Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2.10-ounce aluminum housing draws power from the USB-C port with no external adapter needed. The attached 8.7-inch (22cm) USB-C cable keeps everything in one compact, travel-ready package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriverless Universal Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works out of the box on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux with no drivers or software required. Supports Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Apple Silicon across laptops, desktops, tablets, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"StarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52326755893432,"sku":"1B-USB-C-SDE-ADAPTER","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9110\/4952\/files\/1082611488_553b7372-20d1-4320-8124-aba7a3aec0a4.jpg?v=1764187516","url":"https:\/\/islandelectricalsupply.com\/products\/startech-usb-c-sd-card-reader-sd-express","provider":"Island Electrical Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}