The Angelbird CFexpress Card Reader - Fast & Reliablefrom Angelbird CFexpress Card Reader - Fast & Reliableallows for the fast ingestion of CFexpress Type B media on systems that support 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2. Built with a USB Type-C interface, power is received through the USB bus, meaning that no external power sources are required. Additional features include protection against shock and temperature, as well as ESD and overloads, plus a write-protect switch. To help keep your workspace organized, Angelbird's Solid Stack design makes this reader both scalable and portable, while Solid Connect technology helps prevent accidental unplugging, as well as plug and jack wear.

1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot    USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Interface (10 Gb/s)    Includes USB Type-C to Type-C Cable    Includes USB Type-C to Type-A Adapter    Write-Protect Switch    Shock and Temperature Resistant    ESD and Overload Protection    Bus Powered    Solid Stack & Solid Connect    Windows, Mac, Linux & iPadOS Compatible

Faster transfer speeds help provide quicker access to post-production editing.

Stay tuned with previous, current, and future standards with the 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard, an included USB Type-C to Type-C cable, and a Type-C to Type-A adapter.

A write-protect switch helps provide additional data safety.

This card reader is protected against unexpected environmental hazards and extreme conditions.

These extra safety features protects against energy surges that could damage your data.

This card reader features an organization design that is both scalable and portable.

Solid Connect helps prevent accidental unplugging, as well as plug and jack wear.

Powered by the USB bus, no additional power source is required.

Mac, iPadOS, Windows, Linux, and Android compatible.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the function of the lock switch on the reader?

A: Regarding the Angelbird CFexpress Type A Card Reader, the write-protect switch protects against unintended file deletion and keeps your system from writing unwanted data files to your card. It ensures that NO date can be written, edited or deleted from the mounted Type A media.

Q: 2. Does this item work with iPadOS?

A: Yes it has: OS Compatibility Mac, iPadOS, Windows, Linux, and Android compatible.

Q: 3. Will this reader transfer data @ 20 Gb/s via Thunderbolt on the new MacBook Pro M1 Max?

A: No, you will not get 20 Gb/s with the Angelbird CFexpress Type B MK2 Memory Card Reader connected to the current Apple MacBook Pro with M1 Max Chip. The fastest rates you would get are 10 Gb/s.

Q: 4. The case is made of metal or plastic?

A: This has a metal casing.

Q: 5. Can this reader read XQD and CFexpress cards?

A: Hi--this reader can only read CFexpress cards. A firmware update could theoretically make it compatible with XQD cards as well.

Q: 6. Can I use this on iPad Pro 5th gen. with a full speed of TB3?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the iPad.

Q: 7. Is there a way to permanently stack multiple readers?

A: There is no way to stack Angelbird CFexpress Type B MK2 Memory Card Reader permanently, but they are designed to be stacked.

Q: 8. Mine connected to Apple Macbook Pro 16 with M1 Pro can only get to 10Gb/s. Anyone knows why? And the actual read/write speed is even slower than 10Gb/s

A: You seem to be in the right place usb-c is rated only up to 10gb. For more support we suggest contact the manufacture.

Q: 9. Two questions: 1. Can this read the cards that are used in the canon C300 mark III about to release? They are cfexpress type B but not sure if they use any xqd 2. Can I use an apple thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter to connect this to my thunderbolt 2 macbook pro? Or is there an adapter to connect it? Obviosly usb 2 would be last resort and very annoyingly slow so trying to figure out how to connect at a higher speed. I read the apple adapter might be for thunderbolt 3 but not usbc so not sure how I can connect cfexpress type b card to my thunderbolt2 macbook (even if that means a different reader and dock from owc or something thats fine just need some help with this.

A: The ANCFX31PK is not compatible with the XQD cards. The following is an adapter that you may want to consider. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1548491-REG/prograde_digital_pgrwcfxxqdana_digital_cfxb_xqd_thunderbolt_3.html/specs So long as the thunderbolt 3 side of the adapter is connected to the card reader, then you can connect a TB2 cable from his macbook to the adapter

Q: 10. What is the cable length?

A: The cable is 19.7 inches. There are longer cables to use such as this 6.6 foot: https://bhpho.to/3iIvFFM