SanDisk Prof Pro-Reader

SanDisk Professional PRO-READER CFexpress - transfers up to 850 MB/s

SanDisk Professional PRO-READER CFexpress transfers data at speeds of up to 850 MB/s. It’s a dedicated reader for people working with CFexpress cards who need to move card contents onto a computer or storage system. After a shoot, you can use it to transfer files to a newer Mac, connect it to a laptop for an offload, or send data to a G-RAID Shuttle. Those are concrete destinations named for this reader, rather than a promise that every setup will reach the maximum speed. The reader’s main job is straightforward: provide a connection between a CFexpress card and your chosen destination. Its reversible USB-C connection works with a SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps interface, also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2. That gives you the connection details to check against your computer or other equipment before setting up a transfer. The aluminium body has a role beyond its finish, too: it helps carry heat away from the card during use. For a working photographer or video creator moving card contents between shoots and edit storage, this is a focused accessory rather than another storage drive.

What it does

• Aluminium heat dissipation: The metal housing helps draw heat away from the CFexpress card. This matters during file transfers, when both the card and reader are handling data; the design addresses heat at the reader rather than relying on a plastic enclosure.
• Reversible USB-C connection: The USB-C port accepts the cable in either orientation, so there’s no correct side to find when connecting the reader. It provides the physical link for transferring card data to a computer or compatible storage destination.
• SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps: The connection uses USB 3.2 Gen 2, with a 10 Gbps interface rating. That is the interface specification; the quoted transfer rate for the reader is up to 850 MB/s, and actual transfers depend on the connected equipment and card.
• Built-in write-protection switch: A locking switch inside the reader helps prevent existing data from being overwritten accidentally. That’s useful when you need to protect files already on a card while moving or reviewing them.
• macOS compatibility: The reader is listed as compatible with macOS 10. It gives Mac users a dedicated connection for reading CFexpress cards and transferring their contents to a computer.
• Windows compatibility: Windows 10 and later are supported. The supplier information specifies that the reader must be reformatted for Windows 10, an important setup detail for Windows users.
• Made for CFexpress cards: This is a card reader, not an external hard drive, and its stated card format is CFexpress. Its purpose is to read and transfer the contents of those cards rather than provide separate storage capacity.

What's Included

• SanDisk Professional PRO-READER CFexpress

Technical Specifications

• Brand: SanDisk Professional
• Model: PRO-READER CFexpress WW
• Type: CFexpress card reader
• Maximum transfer speed: Up to 850 MB/s
• Connection: Reversible USB-C
• Interface: SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• Housing: Aluminium
• Data protection: Built-in locking switch
• Operating system compatibility: macOS 10; Windows 10 or later