In this review, I’ll be taking a look at the uniAccessories 2-in-1 Card Reader, which supports both Type-C/Type-A and USB 3.0.
My impression is that this is an affordable, high-value card reader that performs exactly as you’d expect.
The design is sleek, it supports both USB Type-A and Type-C, it’s easy to use simply by plugging it into a USB port, and it’s compact and portable—the list of benefits goes on. I highly recommend it because it is excellent in many different ways.
It’s already quite cheap, and there are even further discounts available, so be sure to check it out!
Pochipp
- Cool metallic design!
- Supports USB Type-A and Type-C, allowing connection to various devices with one cable
- Easy plug-and-play connection to USB ports
- Compact and portable
- Supports up to 2TB
- Supports UHS-I with data transfer speeds up to 104MB/s
- Compatible with USB 3.0
- 18-month warranty for peace of mind
- Cannot fully utilize the performance of high-end SD cards
- People who want a cost-effective card reader
- People who want a cheap, reliable card reader
- People who want a card reader that can be used with various devices like PCs and smartphones
- People who want a card reader with a cool design
Basic Information
What kind of manufacturer is uniAccessories?
- A manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China
- Focuses primarily on manufacturing accessories for electronic devices
- Offers many products with modest specs at lower price points
Ms.GadgetsThey are a manufacturer characterized by metallic designs and affordable products!
Specifications
| USB Connector | USB Type-A USB Type-C | Simultaneous Read/Write | |
| USB Standard(Backward compatible) | USB 3.0 | Bus-powered (No power needed) | |
| Supported Card Capacity | 2TB | Dimensions | Approx. 63.7×17.1mm |
| Supported Slots | SD Card microSD Card | Weight | Approx. 22g |
| Supported Standards (SD) | SD, SDHC, SDXC, RS-MMC, MMC, Extreme SD, Ultra SD UHS-I |
| Supported Standards (microSD) | Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC |
Mr.GadgetsBecause it supports UHS-I, the maximum transfer speed (theoretical value) is 104MB/s.
Pochipp
Review of the uniAccessories Type-C/Type-A, USB 3.0 Compatible 2-in-1 Card Reader
The metallic design is cool!
The exterior is made of aluminum and features the “uni” logo.
Mr.GadgetsIt has a metallic look and is quite cool.
It doesn’t feel cheap at all.
The box design doesn’t feel cheap, and I was relieved to see the unit itself was well-protected by cushioning.
Connect to various devices with this one unit
Connection is possible via USB Type-A and USB Type-C.
Ms.GadgetsMost devices have either USB Type-A or USB Type-C ports, so you can use it with a variety of devices!
Mr.GadgetsEven iPhones have started including USB Type-C now!
Additionally, it can read both SD cards and microSD cards.
The fact that you can read and write to both simultaneously is a very welcome feature.
Pochipp
Easy connection by simply plugging into a USB port
There is no need to install additional apps or drivers; you can use it easily just by plugging it into a port.
Not just for PCs, but tablets and smartphones too—just plug it in!
Furthermore, you can use it on smartphones and tablets, not just PCs, without installing drivers or apps.
Ms.GadgetsIt’s important to be able to use things casually and easily!
Compact and portable
The size of the ‘uniAccessories Type-C/Type-A, USB 3.0 Compatible 2-in-1 Card Reader’ is just a little bigger than an eraser, so it won’t get in the way when you carry it around.
Mr.GadgetsIf you’re worried about losing it because it’s small, make good use of the included strap!
Pochipp
Supports up to 2TB
The ‘uniAccessories Type-C/Type-A, USB 3.0 Compatible 2-in-1 Card Reader’ supports capacities up to 2TB.
Mr.GadgetsI slightly doubt there are many people using 2TB SD cards, but it’s good that the maximum supported capacity is high.
Transfer speed is no issue if you aren’t particular
The ‘uniAccessories Type-C/Type-A, USB 3.0 Compatible 2-in-1 Card Reader’ supports UHS-I, so data transfer speeds of up to 104MB/s are possible.
Mr.GadgetsI don’t think there will be any problems as long as you aren’t using it for extremely demanding tasks.
However, note that if you are using an SD card with much faster transfer speeds, you will need a card reader that supports higher standards to properly utilize that performance.
Mr.GadgetsMost SD cards sold on Amazon only support up to UHS-I, so this card reader is plenty.
However, since there are SD cards with faster transfer speeds, if you are particular about SD card transfer speeds, please consider purchasing a card reader that supports higher standards.
The image below shows the results of measuring the speed of an SD card using this card reader.
Both the read and write speeds are almost identical to the speeds verified by other sites, so I believe it is measuring correctly.
Mr.GadgetsThe top item is the so-called read speed, and it is hitting close to the theoretical value of 104MB/s.
The fact that it isn’t hitting the max 104MB/s is due to the performance of the SD card, so don’t worry too much about it.
Ms.GadgetsIt’s a different story for high-end models, but generally speaking, normal SD cards don’t reach the max 104MB/s anyway.
Pochipp
18-month warranty for peace of mind
It comes with an 18-month warranty, so you can use it with relative peace of mind.
Summary
If you aren’t particular about transfer speeds, this is a buy!
I felt that the ‘uniAccessories Type-C/Type-A, USB 3.0 Compatible 2-in-1 Card Reader’ is a recommended card reader if you don’t have any specific requirements for transfer speeds like read or write speeds.
The design is cool, it supports USB Type-A and Type-C, it’s easy to use simply by plugging it into a USB port, and it’s compact and portable—I felt it was excellent in many ways.
It can handle the performance of most SD cards, and unless you have niche, demanding use cases, such as recording 4K video and saving those video files directly to an SD card connected via a card reader, I think this card reader is generally sufficient for the time being.
It comes with an 18-month warranty, and the price is quite low compared to other card readers, so if you are looking for a cheap, reliable, and cost-effective card reader, consider purchasing this one.
Pochipp
- Cool metallic design!
- Connect to various devices with this one unit
- Easy plug-and-play connection to USB ports
- Compact and portable
- Supports up to 2TB
- Supports UHS-I with data transfer speeds up to 104MB/s
- Compatible with USB 3.0
- 18-month warranty for peace of mind
- Cannot fully utilize the performance of high-end SD cards
Recommended for:
- People who want a cost-effective card reader
- People who want a cheap, reliable card reader
- People who want a card reader that can be used with various devices like PCs and smartphones
- People who want a card reader with a cool design
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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.
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