As someone who juggles between iPhone photography and DSLR shoots, this little gadget has been a game-changer... most of the time. The plug-and-play simplicity is no joke – I've dumped hundreds of RAW files from my Canon to iPhone during coffee breaks without touching my laptop. The charging passthrough saved me mid-wedding shoot when my iPhone hit 5% while transferring the first dance photos.

The speed? Blistering for casual use. Dumped 20GB of vacation photos in about 8 minutes. But pro tip: lock your MicroSD cards! I nearly had a heart attack when one slid too far in – took some surgical tweezer work to rescue it. And about that USB-C port... it's like that one unreliable friend. Works great on my Android buddy's phone but wiggles loose on newer iPads (though their customer service gets chef's kiss for refunding without hassle).

Where it shines:
- Seamless RAW transfers between DSLR and mobile devices
- Actually charges your phone during transfers (except some iPad Pro models)
- Survived 6 months bouncing in my camera bag

Where it stumbles:
- MicroSD slot feels like playing operation
- Random disconnections until I alcohol-swabbed the contacts
- USB3.0 flash drive support is hit-or-miss

Final verdict? If you need a rugged, multi-port reader for under $20 and don't mind some quirks, this earns its spot in your gear bag. Just keep tweezers handy for those microSD emergencies.