As someone who juggles between my DSLR, iPhone, and laptop daily, this little gadget has been a game-changer. The first time I plugged it into my iPhone to transfer RAW photos from my SD card, I was shocked by how seamless it was—no apps, no Wi-Fi, just *plug and play*. The photos retained their quality, and the transfer speed? Blink-and-you’ll-miss-it fast.

The charging port is a lifesaver. Last week, I was on a shoot with my iPhone at 10% battery. With this reader, I could transfer hundreds of photos *while* charging—no more panic about losing shots mid-transfer. The USB-C works flawlessly with my Android tablet (though I’ve heard mixed reviews for iPads—check your model!).

Durability? Mine’s survived two years of being tossed in my camera bag alongside lenses and batteries. The SD slot is snug (pro tip: lock your SD card first!), but the microSD slot feels a bit finicky—I almost lost a card inside until I shook it out like a ketchup bottle.

It’s not perfect (my external HDD didn’t work), but for $20? Worth every penny. If you’re a photographer or just someone drowning in device dongles, this consolidates your chaos into one pocket-sized hero.