By PURPLELEC | 07 March 2024 | 0 Comments
Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3 Type-C to CFexpress Type-B Card Reader
What is the Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3 Type-C to CFexpress Type-B Card Reader?
The CFexpress Type B Card Reader ensures your digital workflow isn’t slowed down and has been designed to work with CFexpress Type B memory cards and Thunderbolt 3 connections. This combination means that in an ideal set-up the card reader can reach an impressive 1500MBps transfer speeds.
It features a high-quality aluminium exterior encased in rubber for better heat dissipation and strength. A nice addition is the small LED power indicator on top that gleams blue and helps keep you updated with how the transfers going.
What’s surprising is that considering the speed and benefits of CFExpress, there are few Thunderbolt 3 card readers, with most relying on the slower Type-C technology, so while the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3 Type-C to CFexpress Type-B Card Reader is good it also stands pretty much alone in the market.
What distinguishes this card reader from its competitors is its capacity to work in dual modes: a blistering-fast 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 mode and a flexible 10Gbps USB mode, thanks to its dual-controller architecture, that’s the stuff inside that we can see. Even if you’re not utilising the top-tier Thunderbolt 3 capabilities, you can still count on the reliable USB mode that’s backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, so if you’re going to invest in a decent card reader, this ones future proofed in many respects.
Furthermore, the reader provides a fallback USB mode with speed limits respective to its version, ensuring you’re never stuck waiting too long. When operating in Thunderbolt 3 mode, you’re looking at transfer speeds of up to an astounding 1500MBps. In USB mode, that remains a respectable 900MBps. These modes are automatic and you personally have no control over which mode the reader is in as this is selected dependent on the computing system you’re using.
The Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3 Type-C to CFexpress Type-B Card Reader does not compromise on delivering excellent performance that stands out. In tests with the Rocket CFX Type B Memory Card 1TB, which boasts a maximum transfer speed of 1800MB/s, the card reader showcased an impressive 1522MB/s.
The reader’s dual-mode functionality, switching seamlessly between the Thunderbolt 3 and USB modes to cater to the specific demands of the machine, adds to its super-fast performance.The Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3 Type-C to CFexpress Type-B Card Reader is a solid choice for Pro’s and enthusiasts who want the best. The speed of transfer blasts any other reader I have ever looked at out of the water when it comes to pure transfer speed, and enables you to download a full 1TB in a few minutes rather than an hour or more.
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