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PNY Performance Prime™ USB 3.2 Gen 1 microSD Flash Memory Card Reader – Ultra-Fast Speeds, Read 200MB/s, Write 150MB/s, Type-A, for USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB3.0 Equipped Host Devices
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PNY Performance Prime™ USB 3.2 Gen 1 microSD Flash Memory Card Reader

Bottom line: The PNY Performance Prime™ USB 3.2 Gen 1 microSD Flash Memory Card Reader: Reads up to 200MB/s, writes up to 150MB/s with PNY PRO Elite Prime microSD cards; main trade-off: rated 200/150MB/s only with PNY PRO Elite Prime cards; other cards vary.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Reads up to 200MB/s, writes up to 150MB/s with PNY PRO Elite Prime microSD cards
  • ✓ USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A plugs straight into most PC and Mac laptops and desktops
  • ✓ Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 hosts at USB 2.0 speeds

Cons

  • ✗ Rated 200/150MB/s only with PNY PRO Elite Prime cards; other cards vary
  • ✗ Type-A only, so USB-C laptops and tablets need an adapter
  • ✗ Single microSD slot, no full-size SD or CompactFlash support
  • ✗ No stated warranty terms in the listing

Manufacturer description

The PNY Performance Prime USB 3.2 Gen 1 microSD Flash Memory Card Reader is built for convenience, speed, and compatibility to offload microSD media at extreme speeds. Experience ultra fast performance of up to 200MB/s read speed and up to 150MB/s write speed when transferring content from PNY’s PRO Elite™ Prime microSD Flash Memory Card.¹,²,³ Ideal for quicker transfer to laptop and desktops when saving or editing photos or footage. Carefully crafted with portability in mind; the lightweight, compact, and durable ergonomic metal design is perfect for uploading your microSD files even on the…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • Quickly offload sophisticated media and content such as 4K videos, HD photos, music, apps, and files faster.
  • Extreme read speeds of up to 200MB/s and write speeds of up to 150MB/s when used with PNY PRO Elite Prime microSD cards.¹
  • Sleek and compact metal design is perfect for using while on the go.
  • Lightweight and durable design built with convenience, speed, and compatibility in mind
  • Compatible with most USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 PC and Mac laptop and desktop computers, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at USB 2.0 speeds¹

Full Specifications

BrandPNY
ColorGray
Model NamePNY Performance Prime™ USB 3.2 Gen 1
Read Speed200 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Media Speed150 megabytes_per_second
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberP-CRUAUSDDG3CPPR-GE
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Warranty TypeLimited
Mfr Part NumberP-CRUAUSDDG3CPPR-GE
Flash Memory TypeMicro SD
Compatible DevicesUSB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 equipped devices, backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
Additional FeaturesHigh Speed, Portable
Warranty Description18 Month Limited
Hardware ConnectivityUSB, USB 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1
Secure Digital Association Speed ClassClass 10
Full listing titlePNY Performance Prime™ USB 3.2 Gen 1 microSD Flash Memory Card Reader – Ultra-Fast Speeds, Read 200MB/s, Write 150MB/s, Type-A, for USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB3.0 Equipped Host Devices

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