Best CAC Readers For Mac November 9, 2017 by CACUser If you prefer using a Mac to a PC, it can be difficult to find the right CAC card reader to work well with your machine. The multi-port VAVA USB C Hub 8-in-1 Adapter features an Ethernet port, USB-C charging port, a 4K HDMI port, SD card reader, TransFlash (TF) memory card reader, and three USB 3.0 ports.
Need a USB-C card reader for your Mac? Here are some fantastic options!
USB-C is becoming the new standard connector and Apple is jumping on board in a big way. The newest MacBook Pro surprised everyone by only having Thunderbolt 3 (A.K.A USB-C) ports, and that left a lot of people scrambling for dongles, including card readers.
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Whether you just bought a new Apple product that only supports USB-C or you’re doing a little future proofing, here’s a list of our favorite USB-C card readers for Mac. IOGEAR USB-C 3-Slot card reader Just like the name suggests, the IOGEAR USB-C 3-slot card reader can accommodate three different types of cards; SD, microSD, and Compact Flash.
Was impressed with the reliability of the IOGEAR, as it performed consistently during testing. “The IOGear has fast speeds, works consistently, and comes with a great warranty, all for about the same price as the competition.” No drivers, updates, or software need to be installed to use the IOGEAR USB-C 3-slot card reader, making it easy to use with all your devices at will. Transcend USB 3.1 Type-C multi-card reader Another great option for people who have a lot of various cards, the Transcend USB 3.1 Type-C multi-card reader should have you covered. All three types of cards are supported, SD, microSD, and Compact Flash, and it even has a Memory Stick slot on the back. For most people that will mean nothing, but for the select few who use the older technology, it may be a welcome surprise. When the folks at the put the Transcend USB 3.1 Type-C multi-card reader through testing, it’s read and write speeds were satisfactory.
“The Transcend was about as fast as the IOGear, with read and write speeds of 82 MB/s and 70 MB/s respectively during our SD card test, and read and write speeds of 83 MB/s and 60 MB/s during our microSD card test.” The Transcend USB 3.1 Type-C multi-card reader also comes with a LED indicator light to let you know when your cards connected and being read. Cable Matters USB 3.1 type-C dual slot card reader Perfect for people who don’t use Compact Flash cards, the Cable Matters USB 3.1 type-C dual slot card reader supports both SD and microSD cards. With no need to install any drivers, and a handy LED indicator light, he Cable Matters USB 3.1 type-C dual slot card reader is as simple and straightforward as it gets. According to, its performance was satisfactory during testing.
“During our SD card tests, the Cable Matters reader had a read speed of 81 MB/s and a write speed of 70 MB/s. When we tested the unit with a microSD card, it had a read and write speed of 81 MB/s and 64 MB/s respectively.” Due to the lack of Cable Matters USB 3.1 type-C dual slot card reader is smaller than both the Transcend and IOGEAR, making it even easier to carry around! SanDisk Extreme Pro SD UHS-II USB-C card reader If you’re using a camera and cards that support UHS-II speeds, you should take a look at the SanDisk Extreme Pro SD UHS-II USB-C card reader. Officially licensed by Apple, the SanDisk Extreme Pro SD UHS-II USB-C card reader only support SD cards, but does so with lightning speed!
Clocked the read and write speeds of the SanDisk Extreme Pro SD UHS-II USB-C card reader at 256 MB/s and 193.6 MB/s, respectively, nearly three times the speed as any other reader included on our list. Which card reader are you using?
Do you have an excellent card reader that you love? Let us know in the comments below!
When you use your SDXC memory card with USB 3.0 Reader/Writer BN-SDCMAB on PC, please confirm if OS(Mac OS) of your PC supports exFAT. Confirm following notes before you use SDXC memory card. For Mac OS X 10.6 For Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later version supports exFAT. You can use SDXC memory card on your PC. For Mac OS X 10.6.0~10.6.3, update to the latest Mac OS X. For Mac OS X 10.6 or previous version SDXC memory card is not supported in these environments. Functions of utility software of BN-SDCMAB (For Mac OS).
This USB Reader/Writer works correctly on PC equipped with preinstalled USB port. Only preinstalled operating system is supported.
Later updated operating system is not supported. Do not use this USB Reader/Writer with USB hub. Depending on your PC environment, otherwise it may not work. When using a notebook computer, always use the AC adapter of notebook computer. When you connect this USB Reader/Writer to USB 2.0 port, it will work as USB 2.0(High Speed) device. When you connect this USB Reader/Writer to USB 1.1 port, it will work as USB 1.1(Full Speed) device. When you use USB extension cable, use included USB extension cable.
Download procedure. Withdraw USB Reader/Writer, if it is connected to PC.
All applications on Mac OS should be terminated. Double click the icon displayed in the center of the screen. Following message will be displayed, then click 'continue'. Following message will be displayed, then click 'install'. When a dialog which requests to modify access permission, input password and click 'OK'. Following message will be displayed, then click 'Continue installation'. When the following dialog which tells 'Install finished successfully', then click 'Restart'.
After software install finished, connect USB Reader/Writer to your PC. After software install finished correctly, you may delete BN-SDCMMACUTILV100.DMG file.
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