SanDisk vs Apple: USB-C SD card reader review and speed comparison

One is faster. One is thinner. Is one better? SanDisk Extreme Pro SD UHS-II USB-C Card Reader versus Apple USB-C SD UHS-II Card Reader.

[@agentdouble-osoul158]

Big thanks for your excellent video/comparison Matthew very much appreciated…ktf

[@Qcrider]

Straight to the point thank you

[@patrick-resendiz]

Helpful! Gonna go for Sandisk.

[@Kiwiqwp]

Do sd card readers work for chromebook? If so, can it transfer data from one sd to another? I recently got a charger for my old 2ds and wanted to transfer everything to a new bigger sd card, the old sd that was already in the 2ds was a 4 gb lexar sd card, the new one is a micro sd sandisk 32gb (in an sd adapter), chromebook will only read micro sd cards and the lexar sd wouldn't fit obviously so would I be able to buy an sd reader and plug in one or both and transfer everything to the micro sd? Asking this bc obviously the only computer I have access to at the moment is a chromebook that belongs to my sister.

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

Thank you this content is very usefull I have a Window pc with integrated sd reader and a ipad gen 11 (I guess) i am updating my pc to a new one still windows but without micro sd port. I normally read the photos directly from the ram Before copying them to the ssd so i don't make my pc full of something that i may not need. 2 questions: -is the usb-c as fast as the one attached to the motherboard of my 4-5 year old window: MSI PS63 Modern 8RC so that I can open it directly? -is the Apple usable on windows pc? Thanks Again, Max

[@mjrtom999]

Thank you for the comparison.

[@MatthewFortner]

Glad to.

[@stickeeyfingers5544]

Can you export photos from iPhone to sd card? I know the apple only lets you transfer from Sd card to phone

[@IJurman123]

I have the sandisk reader but the usb A version for 5 years already, it still works and it’s ok but it has some quality issues, at least mine did, a month or so after I got it, it “exploded”, to be more precise, for some reason the bottom black plastic cracked on it’s own… it works but transfer speeds are not that consistent (this could also be my PC’s fault) sometimes I works at full speed while other times only 30MB/s (unplugging and plugging it back again usually fixes the issue)

[@kayveedal]

Is Sony CFexpress card compatible with Apple’s USB-C to SD Card?

[@priyaa115]

Can you please suggest a type c adaptor for ipad pro M2, for micro SD card and pendrive combined, Which will not damages the ipad in long run, Just Don't want to risk it 🙏🙏

[@FunKunn]

I had just stumble onto your video, and it's seems that it has been a year since the video was last made, may I ask for your update on what you think about Apple's card reader, and do you still prefer using SanDisk card reader?

[@MatthewFortner]

I use them both regularly and they are both two I would recommend.

[@Shootrx]

Hey bro, I have to say, I like you and your video.

[@neil2252]

Thanks for the information :) Do you know if the sandisk reader is also compatible with usb c android and windows devices?

[@MatthewFortner]

I can’t confirm myself, but there are reviews on Amazon that confirm it. Like this one, “ Fast ! Reply fast on my pc, iPad Pro and android phone By Dimas on May 3, 2021 Fast !”

[@DGALV90]

Extremely new at this but I've been wanting to start filming videos on my phone for KZbin. Would this be a good product to transfer the videos from my phone to an SD card while on the go?

[@MatthewFortner]

I have not tried them with a phone, but it works fine with my iPad Pro.

[@DGALV90]

@@MatthewFortner thanks for the response! I might just have to run a test with my S21 Ultra

[@neil2252]

Have you any knowledge on if the sandisk reader also works with type c android devices and windows.?

[@MatthewFortner]

I’m not able to test that myself, but there are Amazon reviews that confirm it works. Like this one, “Fast ! Reply fast on my pc, iPad Pro and android phone By Dimas on May 3, 2021 Fast !”

[@patrick-resendiz]

Video quality looks great! What camera lens do you use?

[@MatthewFortner]

I use the Fujinon 16mm f/1.4 most of the time.

[@patrick-resendiz]

@@MatthewFortner Very nice. Any particular simulation or recipe? I just got an X-S10 with a couple of the Fuji f2 primes and trying to land in a good all around recipe for video.

[@MatthewFortner]

… and it’s one of the best lenses I’ve ever used of any system!

[@MatthewFortner]

@@patrick-resendiz I usually start with Eterna and use just slight adjustments in post. It works really well.

[@patrick-resendiz]

@@MatthewFortner thanks for the reply! Subscribed.

[@mase202]

excellent video can you gives us an update i which you prefer? thank you

[@jackjoans340]

I just got a Lenovo legion 5 for video editing. Would either of these work? Thanks in advance

[@MatthewFortner]

I have not had them not work yet. Safe bet that either should do well.

[@LoLo-vh2hn]

Hey so I have a Sony a7c and I want to get a sand disk 128 ush 2 so should I get the San disk reade 3.0 usb or get the pro grade ush 2 reader??

[@MatthewFortner]

The Pro Grade is a quality reader and I have not had a chance to test one side by side, but the SanDisk reader has been more then adequate for my needs with 64 and 128GB SD cards.

[@daniilnicoara7144]

Nice!!

[@xiaomireviewxiaomireview7343]

Can we transfer videos from our camera's SD card to phone with the SanDisk's card reader? If you can please answer

[@MatthewFortner]

I’ve never tried using the SandDisk with a phone since I use an iPhone and it has a lightning port. I use an Apple SD card reader with a lightning connector for that. What phone do you use?

[@xiaomireviewxiaomireview7343]

@@MatthewFortner android

[@MatthewFortner]

I’m not able to test that myself, but there are Amazon reviews that confirm it works. Like this one, “Fast ! Reply fast on my pc, iPad Pro and android phone By Dimas on May 3, 2021 Fast !”

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

i just purchased a sandisk sd uhs -1 card reader that looks like the one you're showing but without the cord, it plugs directly in uhs connection in the computer and cards don't go in and i don't want to force it, am i doing something wrong?

[@MatthewFortner]

You’re right to be cautious. Are you sure you are inserting in the correct orientation? Have you tried flipping the SD card and try to gently ease it in?

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

@@MatthewFortner Thank you for the prompt reply. Yes, I do have the correct orientation, I watch a video about it and you have to insert it a little bit on an angle and then straighten it and it goes in, but it’s very difficult to remove the card.

[@MatthewFortner]

@@Enrique-the-photographer That does not seem normal. Is a return and exchange possible?

[@vadimk2109]

does the Sandisk work on the iPad Pro as well ?

[@MatthewFortner]

The SanDisk works great with my iPad Pro.

[@Poopdeck1015]

Lexar 3-in-1 vs San disk Pro SD card reader. Which would you buy? I’ve been using the 3-in-1 and looking for a back up

[@MatthewFortner]

I lean more toward SanDisk at the moment. Unless you really need the 3 ports. I have a Lexar and it’s fine, but doesn’t stow away as nicely.

[@Poopdeck1015]

@@MatthewFortner thanks! How long have you used it and does the cable detach? If not, is it durable?

[@MatthewFortner]

@@Poopdeck1015 It’s been a couple of years and they are fine, but I also tend to detach by the gripping the connector.

[@Poopdeck1015]

@@MatthewFortner I got one today so will trial it out :) thank you

[@unquestionabletv]

Can the Apple reader handle a 4k60 ProRes transfer as it’s recorded?

[@ffa1bc]

i don't understand what you're looking to do, but an ssd (t5, t7) should work. you should never work directly into an SD card. card readers are meant to work as you offload the data

[@mikegoddard7354]

are you able to read and write onto a micro sd card?

[@MatthewFortner]

These do not have a micro SD slot, so you would need one of those micro SD to SD card adapters.

[@brian_castro]

Thanks! This is a really helpful video on deciding what SD read to buy. But there is still one question I have. Is it faster to directly tether your Fujifilm camera to your computer with a usb cable or is an SD card reader faster? I already bought an SD reader with a lightning connection for my iPhone and iPad. But I just got an M1 MacBook Pro, so now I have to decide between those two options. I couldn’t find any other videos on that topic even for other camera makers, so this could be a good topic for a future video. Personally, I hope direct tethering your camera is faster. I’d rather not pay filthy rich Apple for another overpriced dongle!

[@MatthewFortner]

I have found card readers to be noticeably faster than a direct camera connection, but I guess the question is how fast do you need it to be? I also try to not plug cables into the camera often because I’m weary of wear or possible dame from my clumsiness. I don’t think that is a big issue so I’m just being cautious. Some folks have had damaged the connection and needed repair.

[@rrisky18]

Ok what I want to know because I can’t find it anywhere, I have a sd card reader for my iPhone 13 and the sd card is sandisk and I know the adapter has a switch so u can delete the sd card, but it won’t delete any videos or pics from the card itself, but I can do it if I hook it up to my laptop, but don’t want to use laptop so let’s not talk about using my laptop, any info would be great.😃👍

[@osbert]

... huh?

[@rrisky18]

@@osbert was that to confusing for you.🤔🤪

[@gardenerkatecarter5911]

I plug in my Apple reader to my iPad ……nothing happens……

[@MatthewFortner]

That might be a defective one. In my experience, Apple has been good about replacing defective products.