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Kingston Digital USB 3.0 Super Speed Multi-Card Reader for SD/SDHC/SDXC/microSD/MS/Compact Flash CF Cards (FCR-HS4), White, Brushed Nickel
Brand | Kingston |
Media Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, Memory Stick, microSD, SDXC, CompactFlash, SDHC, UHS-1, Memory Stick XC, SD Card See more |
Special Feature | Compact |
Color | "White, brushed nickel" |
Compatible Devices | Printer |
About this item
- Ultra-portable - small size makes it an easy and convenient travel accessory
- Versatile - supports memory cards and the latest speed standards including SD/SDHC UHS I-II, SDXC UHS I-II, microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I, UDMA 0-7 Compact Flash CF Type I & II and MSXC cards
- Fast – Certified SuperSpeed USB 3.0 performance for efficient and effortless high-resolution image, video recording, and other file data transfer, USB 3.0 cable included
- Stylish – Sleek brushed nickel case, with an easy to read built-in LED indicator
- Compliant - with USB 3.0 specifications, backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
- System Ram Type: Ddr3 Sdram
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From the manufacturer
Kingston is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products.
USB 3.0 High-Speed Media Reader at a glance:
- USB 3.0 – up to 5.0Gb/s data transfer speed
- Sleek and stylish design with modern color combination
- Fast and easy data transfer between cards and PC
Versatile Card Reader for Seamless Data Transfer
Kingston's USB 3.0 High-Speed Media Reader reads all major card format types and supports UHS-1 and UHS-II SD card speeds, making it ideal for photographers, videographers, design studios, and printing houses. This versatile reader easily backs up photos and videos from your camera and lets you easily transfer photos, videos, music, and other data between your favorite cards and your PC.
To maximize the performance of your memory cards and save time when transferring files, it features USB 3.0 high-speed performance with up to 5.0Gb/s data transfer speed, up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
The USB 3.0 media reader has a sleek design, with white body and brushed nickel case in a small form factor, with an easily read, built-in LED indicator. It's backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports, which is convenient for systems with limited USB 3.0 ports.
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FastSave time with USB 3.0 speeds up to 5.0Gb/s. |
Supports Popular Card FormatsThis versatile reader supports all major card format types and UHS-1 and UHS-II SD card speeds. |
Professional GradeIdeal for photographers, videographers, design studios, and printing houses. |
GuaranteedFor peace of mind, you’re covered by a two-year warranty, free technical support, and legendary Kingston reliability. |
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
Versatility | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 | — |
Durability | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | 4.8 | — | — |
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hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb | usb | usb, usb c | usb c | usb3.1 c, secure digital |
data transfer rate | 5000 megabits per second | 312 megabits per second | 312 megabits per second | 1250 megabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 480 megabits per second |
media type | UHS-1, Memory Stick, microSDXC, SD Card, microSD, SDXC, microSDHC, Memory Stick XC, CompactFlash, SDHC | RS-MMC, UHS-1, microSDXC, SD Card, microSD, SDXC, microSDHC, MMC, SDHC | MMC | — | SD Card, microSD, CompactFlash, Memory Stick | UHS-1, SD Card, SDXC, SDHC |
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Technical Details
Brand | Kingston |
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Item model number | FCR-HS4 |
Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.67 x 2.07 x 0.63 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.67 x 2.07 x 0.63 inches |
Color | "White, brushed nickel" |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Manufacturer | Kingston Digital, Inc. |
Language | English |
ASIN | B00VAGX6MW |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 30, 2015 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,024 in Computer Memory Card Readers |
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Kingston's USB 3.0 High-Speed Media Reader reads all major card format types and supports UHS-I and UHS-II SD card speeds, UDMA6/UDMA7 CF and MSXC cards, making it ideal for photographers, videographers, design studios, and printing houses.
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Customers like the performance, speed, quality and ease of use of the memory card reader. For example, they mention it's very functional, uses USB 3.0 and delivers data at top speeds. That said, they say it'll be well worth the money. Customers are also impresseded with the size, saying it'd be perfect for a desktop or purse.
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Customers like the performance of the memory card reader. They mention that it is very functional, useful, and fast. They also appreciate the long cord and the fact that it works on both Windows 98 and XP.
"...An excellent product for the price and my only wish is that it would also support CFAST 2.0 and XQD cards as well but for reading SD, micro-SD and..." Read more
"...Overall, it's a great card reader. Bonus points, it worked on both Windows 98 and XP, as well as 7 and 10, obviously." Read more
"Works with Linux, as tested on Fedora 21.Some (surprisingly expensive) cameras ship with terrible drivers that assume Windows...." Read more
"Works great, gets the transfer speeds I would expect to get from the appropriate cards...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the memory card reader. They mention that it reads and writes from photo cards extremely fast. The USB 3.0 allows fast transfer and it sustains USB 3 transfer speeds. It is the fastest at recognizing when a new card is inserted and the responsiveness of the USB3 interface is very refreshing.
"...The Kingston reader is much faster which seems to be a bit of an anomaly...." Read more
"Looking for a card reader? This. This right here is what you need. Fast, sturdy, versitile...." Read more
"...Pros:- USB 3, and faster transfers than a direct connection to the SX50 HS camera-..." Read more
"Works great, gets the transfer speeds I would expect to get from the appropriate cards...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the memory card reader. They mention that it's lightweight, solid, and reliable. The cord is decently durable, and it reads cards just fine. Some say that it is the perfect reader to bring along or seat next to your favorite computer.
"...With its USB 3 connection it can transfer files from your memory cards at far higher speeds than most computers built in media readers...." Read more
"...Plastic shell. Light, yes., Rugged, no. That said, it does not feel flimsy in the hand.- USB Type A to USB Micro-B USB 3.0 cable...." Read more
"...Tested this yesterday and happily discovered that it reads the new cards just fine—and rapidly as well! Kingston makes such great products." Read more
"...If you are looking for a solid, fast, affordable AND reliable option, this is what you want!" Read more
Customers find the memory card reader easy to use. They say it's plug-and-play, and recognizes cards immediately. Customers also mention that it'll work with any type of CF, SD, or microSD card.
"...Setup is super simple...." Read more
"...The FCR-H53 reader is fast and convenient...." Read more
"...The card reader's ease of use, versatility, portability, and build quality make it a must-have for anyone who works with memory cards on a regular..." Read more
"Durable and great for PC/laptop devices.No issues with recognizing th device or setting up.Plug it in and you are good to go." Read more
Customers like the size of the memory card reader. They mention that it's convenient, compact, and durable. Some say that it easily accommodates CF Type 2 cards and is more portable than they expected.
"...Light and compact. It weighs a couple of ounces. It's about 5/8"H x 3 1/2"W x 1 7/8"D.Possible Cons:- Plastic shell...." Read more
"...The card reader's ease of use, versatility, portability, and build quality make it a must-have for anyone who works with memory cards on a regular..." Read more
"...This one easily accommodated my CF Type 2. Fast data transfer...." Read more
"The reader appears to be of quality construction in a small form factor. I tried all of the slots and all of them worked...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the memory card reader. They mention that it has a deep design, a brushed aluminum on top that looks classy, and a minimalist design. Some appreciate the lit up Kingston logo on top. The case looks retro, and the white color makes it easy to find.
"...Price for this card reader is also very attractive - just 18 USD, not much to give you such a flexibility in my opinion." Read more
"Fast, pretty on my desk,... I am pleased." Read more
"...It is constructed well and looks, well, I'm an old fart, so it looks like it was made to appeal to gamers and when you plug a card in you sure know..." Read more
"...This new USB 3.0 card reader has a simple and minimalistic design...." Read more
Customers find the memory card reader to be very useful and versatile. They also say it's a great addition to their PC, and a handy multi media reader. Customers also say that it works as expected and is a wonderful invention.
"...The card reader's ease of use, versatility, portability, and build quality make it a must-have for anyone who works with memory cards on a regular..." Read more
"...and flat, and the Kingston logo is backlit as the in-use indicator -- clever and modern looking, yet a bit retro as well. I like it...." Read more
"Very fast and versatile card reader with the really bright light...." Read more
"...Super convent and in Windows 10, it's just plug and play. It's also great that you can have multiple cards plugged into it and all of them show up...." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the memory card reader. They say the light on top is a great touch that lets them know if the card is being read or not. They also appreciate the activity light on the top of the unit, which flashes when a card is read. The reader is well built and the lights on top tell you that it's working. It illuminates red when in use and is bright, but not terrible.
"...When it is plugged in, the top of the reader will illuminate red which is a nice touch...." Read more
"...Transfer is fast and smooth. I like the activity light on top of the unit, which flashes when a card is being read...." Read more
"...Seems like a great little device, but the quirky nature of the blinking logo loses a star for me...." Read more
"...It illuminates when data is being transferred. It's been a great card reader." Read more
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I have a couple of Dell computers which have the 19-in-1 media readers built into them and use them for SD and CF cards but always found them fairly slow when transferring files. The Kingston reader is much faster which seems to be a bit of an anomaly. I would have thought a computers built in reader would have transferred files faster as it is fairly much attached directly to the motherboard.
Setup is super simple. Just plug the media reader into a spare USB 3 port on your computer (it is USB 2 backwards compatible but speeds obviously will reduce greatly), wait for Windows to recognize and off you go. When it is plugged in, the top of the reader will illuminate red which is a nice touch. The supplied USB 3 cable is around 3 feet in length and so should give you plenty enough leeway to place the reader where you wish. This new model supports the latest UHS-II SD cards of which I have a few for my Canon cameras. Although the camera itself doesn't support UHS-II, only UHS-I, the reader does and transfer of pictures from the card onto my system is a lot faster.
The reader itself is just larger than a credit card in area and around a centimeter deep so is also perfect for travelling with and plugging into your laptop. I have had no trouble with the reader accepting varying speed cards (remember to unmount a card via the system tray after you have finished transferring files and don't simply pull the card out).
An excellent product for the price and my only wish is that it would also support CFAST 2.0 and XQD cards as well but for reading SD, micro-SD and CF cards it works great and comes in a good price.
Recommended.
Speaking quality, it's solidly build. Two notable features are that the cable is replaceable, USB 3.0 micro-B. The included cable is also pretty lengthy. Also, if you are going to use it as something that will plug into the back of your PC and never unplug it, it has rubber strips on the bottom so it won't slide around much.
Lastly, outside of SD and microSD cards, this reads MS and CF cards. I got it for the of the CF card option initially, for retro computing, and I am happy to report that both type I and type II fit right in as you'd expect. Little to no play as many other CF readers, so your pins should be reasonably safe. The MS slot still feels a little useless, but I found some use out of it, as you can get microSD RAID card adapters to MS, converting previously useless cards to something more useful-ish on older machines.
Overall, it's a great card reader. Bonus points, it worked on both Windows 98 and XP, as well as 7 and 10, obviously.
Some (surprisingly expensive) cameras ship with terrible drivers that assume Windows. Evidence is building that connecting these cameras directly to a Linux system might actually damage the camera. I haven't experienced that, but I have seen some weird things with a Canon SX50 HS that I won't go into here. For the cautious, the solution is a card reader, where file system drivers are far more stable.
Pros:
- USB 3, and faster transfers than a direct connection to the SX50 HS camera
- More flexible, in that it's easier to shuffle cards into a reader than shuffle cards into a camera. This might not matter to you, depending on your card storage capacity, and how much you need to transfer.
- Light and compact. It weighs a couple of ounces. It's about 5/8"H x 3 1/2"W x 1 7/8"D.
Possible Cons:
- Plastic shell. Light, yes., Rugged, no. That said, it does not feel flimsy in the hand.
- USB Type A to USB Micro-B USB 3.0 cable. You might already be travelling with one for an external hard drive, but you should know. The included cable is about 3 1/2 feet long. You need it for USB 3 speeds, but if you were hoping for Type A to Type A, you will be dissapointed.
Unkowns:
- Have only owned it for a few weeks. No clue about longevity.
One negative thing to point out - The cable is not built in, so if you need it for travel you also have to store the cable on it's own. A nitpick to be sure, but wanted people to know in case they were wondering. Some readers that are made for travel might be a better solution in that case, where the cable and device are made to be stored together. Otherwise, the included cable is plenty long enough to plug into the rear of my PC, which is where I would suggest. The front ports don't seem to transfer as fast (at least on my PC), and the hub I have on my desk doesn't work with it (not sure why).
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