![]() ![]() Not only can this reader get the most out of a CFexpress B card thanks to its Thunderbolt 3 connection, it's also compatible with the older (but physically interchangeable) XQD card format. In our testing, real-world image transfers clocked in at a stellar 846MBs/693MBs read/write – that’s under 12 seconds to read 10GB worth of images. That's because its USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface tops out at 1.25 gigabytes per second, whereas many CFexpress cards can reach over 1.6 gigabytes per second.Ī faster connection is therefore needed, and that's where Thunderbolt 3 comes in. Image transfer performance is worse still, with 152MB/s read and 98MB/s write speeds being slower than average.Įven with a UHS-I SD card the Delkin reader struggled, as 87MB/s read and 82MB/s write speeds are down - albeit not by much - on what rival readers were capable of extracting from our test card with its 95/90MB/s max read/write rates.Įven our number one card reader choice - Prograde's dual-slot CFexpress and SD card reader - will struggle to max out the transfer speeds of most CFexpress Type B cards. ![]() Speed wise, we could only extract a max video read speed of 223MB/s and 198MB/s write rate from our UHS-II SD card - not awful, but some way shot of some other readers we've tested. The 90cm USB Type-A lead is hardwired to the reader, so while you won’t lose it, it can be slightly awkward for transportation, and you’ll need an adapter to connect this reader to a laptop like the current MacBook Pro. You can use both simultaneously, and the case’s design means a card of each type can be stored inside the reader, protected by a hinged rubber door that closes around them. This card reader sports the classic combo of SD and CompactFlash slots, both being the fastest of their type - UHS-II, and UDMA 7. Read our full Kingston Workflow review for more details All this does cost more than other readers on this list, and if you're a "one-card, one-camera" type of photographer, it's almost certainly more than you need. There's also the lack of CFExpress support currently, although, the modular design means it would be easy to add this functionality at a later date. The whole thing does need power to run, as it's more complex than other SD readers. Modules can also be used standalone, so you could take a single reader on a shoot and then reconnect it to the main dock later. Or you could plug in eight cameras via USB-C and download images from all of them simultaneously if that's the sort of thing you're in a position to do. So if you have more microSD cards than SD cards, you can set up the station accordingly. ![]() What's also hugely useful is the aforementioned modular aspect, which means you can buy specific readers to suit your needs. It's a USB-C docking station equipped with a stack of SD card readers, allowing you to connect multiple USB-C or USB-A devices, and download from up to eight cards at the same time. The Kingston Workflow Station Dock is a go at realizing that dream. Fewer cables, simpler devices, and more straightforward solutions for organizing and transferring our files. One thing we're all crying out for in the age of digital devices is a bit more simplicity. ![]()
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