Brand | Transcend |
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Series | TS-RDF5K |
Item model number | TS-RDF5K |
Operating System | Windows, Mac OS |
Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.2 x 0.35 x 0.94 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.2 x 0.35 x 0.94 inches |
Color | Black |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
Voltage | 0.01 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Transcend Information |
ASIN | B009D79VH4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 5, 2017 |
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Transcend TS-RDF5K USB 3.1 SDHC/SDXC/microSDHC/SDXC Card Reader, Black
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Brand | Transcend |
Media Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD, SDXC, SDHC, UHS-1, SD Card |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Printer |
Model Name | TS-RDF5K |
About this item
- SuperSpeed USB 3.1 interface; backwards compatible with USB 2.0
- Memory Card Supported- SDHC (UHS-I), SDXC (UHS-I), microSD, microSDHC (UHS-I), and microSDXC (UHS-I)
- LED card insertion and data transfer activity indicator. This card reader will work with UHS-II cards, but only operates at UHS-I speeds
- Ideal for transferring high-resolution images and video recordings
- Supports SD and security functions.Offers a free download of RecoveRx data recovery software.USB Powered
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Easy to recognize | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 4.0 |
Versatility | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 |
Quality of material | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | — |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | — | — |
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hardware interface | usb, usb2.0, usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb | usb, usb c, usb1.1, micro sdxc | usb, usb c, microsd | sdhc |
data transfer rate | 12 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 312 megabits per second | 5000 megabits per second | 12 gigabits per second | 104 megabits per second |
operating system | Windows, Mac OS | Windows | — | Windows 10, Linux, Chrome OS | Android | — |
media type | UHS-1, microSDXC, SD Card, microSD, SDXC, microSDHC, SDHC | SD Card, microSD, SDXC, MMC, SDHC | RS-MMC, UHS-1, microSDXC, SD Card, microSD, SDXC, microSDHC, MMC, SDHC | RS-MMC, UHS-1, microSDXC, SD Card, microSD, SDXC, microSDHC, MMC, SDHC | SD Card, microSD | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, SDHC, SD Card |
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Unmatched VersatilityFeaturing double card slots for both your SD and microSD memory cards, the RDF5 handles most of your daily needs for transfering data between your cameras, phones, and PCs. Note: The reader does not support simultaneous insertion of SD and microSD cards. |
Standard USB Type-A connectorTranscend's RDF5 card reader comes with a standard USB Type-A connector. Besides using it as a card reader, you can also use it as a USB flash drive on any desktop or laptop computers. Simply plug it in directly to the USB port of the computer. |
Higher speeds, higher efficiencyEquipped with the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, the RDF5 card reader shows amazing transfer speeds, much faster than what you'd get with USB 2.0! Not only will the RDF5 handle your high-resolution images and videos with ease, but it also has an LED indicator to show card insertion and data transfer activity. |
RecoveRx softwareTranscend offers the RecoveRx software, a free data recovery utility that allows you to search deep within a storage device for traces of erased files including digital photos, documents, music, and videos. |
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Connection Interface | micro USB to USB Type C / USB 3.1 Gen 1 | micro USB to USB Type A / USB 3.1 Gen 1 | micro USB to USB Type A / USB 3.1 Gen 1 | micro USB to USB Type A / USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type A / USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
Color | Black | Black | Black | Black / White | Black / White / Pink |
Card Slot | SD /microSD / CompactFlash | SD /microSD / CompactFlash | CFast | SD /microSD / CompactFlash | SD /microSD / USB |
Card Slot | SDHC (UHS-I) / SDXC (UHS-I) / microSDHC (UHS-I) / microSDXC (UHS-I) / CompactFlash (UDMA7) | SDHC (UHS-II) / SDXC (UHS-II) / SDHC (UHS-I) / SDXC (UHS-I) / microSDHC (UHS-I) / microSDXC (UHS-I) / CompactFlash (UDMA7) | CFast 2.0 | SDHC (UHS-I) / SDXC (UHS-I) / microSDHC (UHS-I) / microSDXC (UHS-I) / CompactFlash (UDMA7) | SDHC (UHS-I) / SDXC (UHS-I) / microSDHC (UHS-I) / microSDXC (UHS-I) |
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The Transcend USB 3.1 SD & microSD card reader is able to transfer images, videos, and other files from SD & microSD card formats (SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I/UHS-3). this reader is compatible with super-speed USB 3.1 interface (backward compatible with USB 2.0) and features an LED status light. Compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms. Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later and Linux Kernel 2.6.30 or later.
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Best Sellers Rank | #233 in Computer Memory Card Readers |
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Customers like the size, value, connectivity, and performance of the memory card reader. For example, they mention it's compact, portable, and easy to keep with you. Customers are also impressed with the performance, saying it works well when connected to a desktop or notebook USB port. That said, opinions are mixed on durability.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the memory card reader. They mention that it works well when connected to a desktop or notebook USB port, and it shows good performance. Some customers also mention that the adapter is functional and does not feel like a cheap reader. Overall, customers are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.
"...Not to mention, it does it's job and it's cheaper. Definitely give it a try!P.S., I lost the cap...." Read more
"...This thing just works, and works with blazing FAST USB 3.0 speeds...." Read more
"It has worked fine with the media I wanted to use it for. I bought mine a long time ago...." Read more
"...USB 2 and USB 3 computers, as well as a Roku and a scanner and it's worked great. It's quick and easy to use...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the memory card reader. They mention that it is incredibly fast, and it quickly transferred their pictures. Some customers also appreciate the fact that it instantly read all of their cards.
"...Speeds are fast. I want to say... 50-60 MBps. That's with the Sandisk Class 10 card I have in my point and shoot camera... I'm just ballparking it...." Read more
"...This thing just works, and works with blazing FAST USB 3.0 speeds...." Read more
"...It's quick and easy to use. I've only got two negatives that could be held against it, but they're small...." Read more
"...Card Reader (and plugging it into a USB 3.0 port) I saw a noticeable improvement in speed when reading and writing (2GB to 4GB) files over using the..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the memory card reader. They say it's a fine card reader, built well, and can read a microSD in addition to a full sized SD card. Some say that it' a handy little card reader that's easy to take with you or use it in different settings. It's fast, and support Micro and SD cards. It recognizes the drive and plays the files with no issues.
"...Thanks for that. BTW, they have very nice security software that comes with their USB drives...." Read more
"...It has native drivers for Windows. Which means no extra software to piddle with. Plug it in, windows recognizes it, done.Cons:..." Read more
"This little reader is superb!..." Read more
"...It only supports one card at a time, so when I'm transporting it in my pocket with one card already in place, pennies and dimes will sometimes fall..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the memory card reader. They mention it's cheap, fast, and easy to use. Some say that the device is priceless.
"...'re a moderate SD card user (or micro SD as well), and want something cheap, fast, and compact, then this may very well be what you're looking for!..." Read more
"...card reader is one of the best deals I've found, saving me a good amount of money...." Read more
"...At this price point it's a bargain. michaelpaul50" Read more
"Good for the price paid" Read more
Customers like the size of the memory card reader. They say it's compact, portable, and easy to use. Customers also like the small profile and how it fits in their pocket. The adapter is a lightweight plastic shell with a male USB connector and protective cap. It works fast and fits almost anywhere there's a USB port.
"...The size of the adapter is good, it is wider than most USB sticks, but on my computer chassis with 2 USB 3.0 ports right next to each other, I can..." Read more
"...The card slots have a snug fit, but not too tight. Cards are easily inserted or removed...." Read more
"...other dongles, it has a cap for the USB-B input making it easy and safe to carry. At this price point it's a bargain. michaelpaul50" Read more
"...It’s small enough to throw in your pocket on the go and with the usb cap, you can be certain it’s ready to go whenever you need it." Read more
Customers find the memory card reader easy to use. They mention it's simple to use, plug and play right with their computer, and it works properly. Some say that it'd be super helpful when they have over 5 gigs of video and pictures to store. Overall, most are happy with the ease of use and recommend it to others.
"...It's quick and easy to use. I've only got two negatives that could be held against it, but they're small...." Read more
"...exactly what it says it should, I choose it to suite my needs and comes in handy, it will be around for a long time." Read more
"...Unlike many other dongles, it has a cap for the USB-B input making it easy and safe to carry. At this price point it's a bargain. michaelpaul50" Read more
"...However, it is VERY easy to use, and VERY reasonably priced...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the memory card reader. They mention that the USB 3.0 is a great feature, it allows for fast data, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. They also appreciate that the reader does not block the USB ports and plugs directly into the USB port of their computer.
"...It also disconnects quickly when you click "safely remove."Transfer speed is quite fast...." Read more
"...I like the fact that it has no cord at all, and plugs directly into the USB port of my computer...." Read more
"...the ability to accept SD cards or Micro SD cards and that it is USB 3.0 compatible...." Read more
"Awesome USB card reader, the read and write speeds are great although it really depends what you put in the card reader...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the memory card reader. Some mention that it's rock-solid reliable, and still going strong. The USB plug feels very solid, as well as the actual card slots. However, others say that the piece feels kind of flimsy and feels cheaply made.
"...It’s held up great and works as it’s supposed to." Read more
"...I mean, I was holding the body to pull off the cap and it was creaking like I was about to crush it lol. But who cares, as long as it works!..." Read more
"This simple albeit sturdy dongle allows you to provide your computer with up to one Terabyte of external memory in a compact, easy to carry and use..." Read more
"...It’s still going super strong and I’ve never had a problem with it a single time...." Read more
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So, with the several USB 3.0 ports I had available, I figured I'd find a USB card reader. I wasn't expecting a 3.0 device to be so cheap, but I guess I was wrong! Speeds are fast. I want to say... 50-60 MBps. That's with the Sandisk Class 10 card I have in my point and shoot camera... I'm just ballparking it. But it's running at actual USB 3.0 speeds, and not the 10-20 MBps I would normally get when transferring something via USB 2.0, especially when using a USB cable to transfer directly from the camera. But that in itself is another plus. You don't waste battery doing transfers from your card to your computer when using a card reader.
So what's bad about it? Not much at all. However, some things to mention... The card doesn't spring/lock into place. It's a friction fit. For someone who is going to be transferring every day, the fit may become really loose on the part of both the card, and this card reader... However, I usually do transfers a couple times a month, sometimes more, depending on what I've just used my cameras for. And that is my primary use. Transferring my videos and pictures from my cameras. So for a hardcore photographer, this may not be the best option... However, for someone who is simply looking for an easy way to transfer their casual pics and videos to their computer, this may very well be the solution you're looking for...
Another thing to know... After transferring a ton of files, this thing will get fairly hot. It's not something I would use to transfer files, and then use it to watch the videos directly from the card. When doing that, it gets hotter than I'm comfortable with. I'm sure it's not even a concern, but it is something worth noting. Don't play a bunch of files off of it, and do large transfers. I personally don't trust the heat.
Bottom line... If you're a moderate SD card user (or micro SD as well), and want something cheap, fast, and compact, then this may very well be what you're looking for! It MAY have potential downsides, but I haven't run into any problems. If I do, I will try to remember to report back. But for the last several months, it's been a great little accessory that replaces a whole card reader drive-thing to take up a slot in my computer. Not to mention, it does it's job and it's cheaper. Definitely give it a try!
P.S., I lost the cap. It was hard to get off anyway, so I'm sure I just threw it somewhere... No worries, though!
The size of the adapter is good, it is wider than most USB sticks, but on my computer chassis with 2 USB 3.0 ports right next to each other, I can still use the adjacent port to charge a device or connect an external drive with a standard USB plug. Clean aesthetics, piano black glossy finish with a blue activity LED that is faint enough so that it does not bother.
The main reason I got this drive was because I wanted to test some high-capacity Class10/UHS-I microSD cards I had recently bought since these are known to be counterfeit targets. I only had an older generic USB 2.0 adapter that was capping out at 30MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write, and the devices themselves were not much better over USB 2.0. I also needed the reader to transfer video files from my head-mounted action camera as the transfer speeds over USB 2.0 are excruciatingly slow.
I was ecstatic to see the following transfer speeds with the following microSDs:
***USB3.0 Port*** (Intel Z87 chipset)
Samsung Pro Class10/UHS-I microSDXC 64GB: 77MB/s Read | 32MB/s Write
Samsung Plus Class10/UHS-I microSDHC 32GB: 77MB/s Read | 32MB/s Write
***USB2.0 Port*** (Intel Z87 chipset)
Samsung Pro Class10/UHS-I microSDXC 64GB: 42MB/s Read | 22MB/s Write
Samsung Plus Class10/UHS-I microSDHC 32GB: 42MB/s Read | 22MB/s Write
I was amazed to see 2 things, the Samsung Plus microSD which is only guaranteed transfer speeds of 48MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write actually matched the much more expensive Samsung Pro! I guess this is more of a function of Samsung's flash memory just improving that much to the point there is virtually no difference between the Pro and Plus models now other than capacity. Secondly, as I mentioned earlier, the generic USB 2.0 reader and various devices connected over USB 2.0 were limited to 30MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write, but even over USB 2.0 this reader very nearly reached the maximum throughput of USB 2.0 at 42MB/s Read and also doubled the Write speeds. Very impressed!
You will find USB 3.0 readers for much more, but I think you will be hard pressed to find a better performing reader at any price, much less one for <$10!
Also, if you are having trouble attaining these speeds with this reader, first verify you have a card that is capable of achieving these transfer speeds. You will most likely need Class10/UHS-1 to benefit from the USB 3.0 speeds. Also make sure you have the Intel USB 3.0 drivers or the drivers for your USB 3.0 controller installed. I thought I had installed my Intel USB 3.0 drivers in the main driver package, but they were separate.
Are they still even making these? Mine must be ancient.
1) It comes with a cap that doesn't go anywhere when it's in use. It would be useful if the end were tapered to hold the cap.
2) The "not in use" slot will gladly accept any spare change in your pocket. It only supports one card at a time, so when I'm transporting it in my pocket with one card already in place, pennies and dimes will sometimes fall into the spare open slot. It would be nice if there were some door in place to stop this, as I don't know if coins will cause any damage (so far, so good).
These are just design suggestions, and take nothing away from how useful this thing is.
EDIT: a couple of notes:
2a) The "empty slot" problem can be solved by keeping BOTH slots full. Keeping an SD card (or adapter) in one slot, and a MicroSD in the other keeps stuff out of the slots in transport. The reader can't READ both at the same time, so you'll have to pop out one when using it.
3) The SD slot appears a little sensitive to angle. Every time I plug in the unit, the SD slot won't register unless I rock it slightly. This may work better with a different-sized adapter/card, but I don't have a lot to test, and it seems erratic. The MicroSD slot is fine.
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Reviewed in Brazil on October 30, 2023
Had one similar once back in the time but I kinda lost it somewhere, so I bought this and it does its job.
Speedy Data Transfer: The standout feature of this card reader is its USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatibility, which translates to blazing-fast data transfer speeds. Whether you're transferring large image files, HD videos, or important documents, this card reader ensures that the process is swift and efficient.
Versatile Compatibility: The TS-RDF5K card reader boasts compatibility with a wide range of memory card formats, from SD and microSD to CompactFlash and Memory Stick. This versatility means you can use it for various devices, including cameras, smartphones, drones, and more.
Compact and Portable: The compact design of this card reader makes it highly portable. It easily fits into your pocket or laptop bag, ensuring that you can take it with you wherever you go. It's a handy tool for photographers, content creators, and anyone who deals with memory cards on the move.
Plug-and-Play Convenience: Setting up and using this card reader couldn't be simpler. It's a plug-and-play device, so there's no need for drivers or complicated installations. Just plug it into your computer's USB port, and you're ready to go.
LED Indicator: The built-in LED indicator is a thoughtful addition. It provides visual cues about the card reader's status, letting you know when it's active and when data transfers are in progress. It's a small but helpful detail.
Sturdy Build: The card reader feels sturdy and well-built. It can withstand the rigors of daily use, and the card slots are designed to securely hold your memory cards during data transfer.
Backward Compatibility: While it offers the speed and efficiency of USB 3.1 Gen 1, this card reader is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, ensuring that you can use it with older devices without any issues.
In summary, the Transcend TS-RDF5K USB 3.1 Gen 1 Card Reader is a must-have for anyone who regularly works with memory cards and demands swift data transfers. Its speed, compatibility, portability, plug-and-play convenience, LED indicator, build quality, and backward compatibility make it an unbeatable choice. Whether you're a photographer, videographer, or simply someone who values efficient data management, this card reader is a five-star addition to your collection of digital accessories, ensuring that your data moves as fast as you do! 📸💻🌟