Xoqby SD Card Reader
Bottom line: The Xoqby SD Card Reader: Five ports in one: SD, microSD, MS card slots plus two USB-A females; main trade-off: USB-A ports draw from the host, so bus-hungry drives may need their own power.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Five ports in one: SD, microSD, MS card slots plus two USB-A females
- ✓ Detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter covers both modern and older laptops
- ✓ Reads a card and both USB-A ports simultaneously for one-cable transfers
- ✓ Handles cards up to 2TB across SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I and UHS-II formats
- ✓ No drivers on Windows 11 through XP, macOS, ChromeOS or Linux
Cons
- ✗ USB-A ports draw from the host, so bus-hungry drives may need their own power
- ✗ Detachable USB-C adapter is a small loose piece that is easy to misplace
- ✗ No USB-C female port, so C-only accessories cannot use the passthrough
- ✗ Xoqby is a lesser-known brand with limited published warranty detail
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Xoqby SD Card Reader using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the storage adapters category. Xoqby's storage adapters lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for storage adapters of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- [Tool for photographer] It is a Photography Accessories for Canon Nikon SLR Digital Camera. The SD Card Reader USB C features with the newest USB C Connector, easy to transfer Dash Cam/Trial Camera/Digital Camera's Photos and Videos to your USB-C Laptop/Smartphone/Tablets,Such as for iPhone 15-17 Pro Max, MacBook Pro/Air, iMac, Mac Mini after 2018, iPad Pro 2023/2022/2021, iPad Air 2022, Surface Book 2, Surface Go, Surface Pro 7, Dell XPS 13/15 Samsung Galaxy S20/S21/S22 and more USB-C devices.
- [Dual Connectors Design]: This product compatible with USB-C and USB ports (includes a detachable USB-C to USB adapter). Simply plug the USB-C connector into devices like iPhone 17/16/15 Pro Max, iPad Pro, Mac, Android phones, or PCs, or attach the USB adapter for older computer devices. This versatile setup enables seamless cross-platform data transfers — move photos, videos, and files between iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS systems with full OTG support.
- [SD/MicroSD/MS Triple Card Slots] This card reader usb c gives you the flexibility and convenience of accessing multiple types of memory card. With support for reading and writing large capacity up to 2TB, you can easily review files or back up and archive photos and videos compatible with SD, SDHC, SDXC, Micro SD, TF Card, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC UHS-I, UHS-II Camera Card and so on.
- [Accessories for Macbook with Dual USB Female Port] This converter not only has a Triple card slots but also Dual USB interface, which can read and write from one card and dual usb ports at the same time. It is a good partner for MacBook and iPad Pro.This USB C to USB Adapter Compatible with USB devices like Digital camera/SLR/USB Flash drive/Keyboard/Mouse and so on,The USB Adapter built-in newest chip, not only can quickly and smoothly speed up the transfer,but also can ensure transfer safety.
- [Plug and Play] The external sd card reader for pc and laptop requests for no driver installation for Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista/macOS/Chrome/Linux, the sd card reader for android can plug& play,no additional power needed. With over-current and short-circuit protection, safety is ensured for your important files.
- [Wide Compatibility]: This USB-C SD card reader is compatible with iPhone 17,iPhone 17 Pro,iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 16,iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15,iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, MacBook Pro 2025 M5/2024 M4,2023/2022/2021, MacBook 2017/2016/2015, iPad Pro 2021 M1/2020/2018, Surface Book 2, Samsung Galaxy S22/S21/S20/S10/S9/S8/Note 10/Note 8/Note 9, Pixelbook, Dell XPS 15 / XPS 13, Galaxy Tab S8/S7 and more type c devices.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Xoqby |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Media Type | SD Card |
| Slot Count | 3 |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Model Number | XC5U-B |
| Compatibility | PC, Android, iOS, Mac, Linux |
| Mfr Part Number | XC5U-B |
| Special Feature | Plug & Play |
| Compatible Devices | Tablet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 megabytes_per_second |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Additional Features | Plug & Play |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Connectivity Technology | USB Type A, USB Type C |
| Full listing title | SD Card Reader, 5 in 1 USB-C & USB Card Adapter with SD/MicroSD/MS and Dual USB-A Ports Memory Card Reader for iPhone 17/16/15 Pro Max iPad MacBook Pro/Air M4/M3 Android Phone/Tablet PC (Black) |
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