Kaartlezer Lexar LRW500URB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Zwart

The Lexar LRW500URB Card Reader is a compact 3-in-1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C reader that enables fast file transfers between CF, SD and microSD cards and your computer. Designed for portability, it includes a USB Type-C to Type-A cable and supports high-speed transfers up to 312 MB/s for SD and microSD cards and up to 160 MB/s for CompactFlash cards, improving workflow for photographers and videographers.

Advantages

The reader supports a wide range of card formats including CF, SD, microSD and their high-speed variants, provides backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and UHS-I cards, and requires no external power source. Its USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C interface offers fast throughput while remaining compatible with USB Type-A via the included cable. The device is compact and portable, making it suitable for use at a workstation or on the go.

Suitable for

• Photographers transferring RAW and JPEG files
• Videographers copying video footage from SD, microSD or CompactFlash cards
• Content creators and media professionals needing fast card access
• General users who need quick backups or file transfers between cards and PC

Key specifications

• Model: Lexar LRW500URB
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (includes Type-C to Type-A cable)
• Maximum transfer speed: up to 312 MB/s for SD/microSD; up to 160 MB/s for CompactFlash
• Supported cards: MicroSDXC, SDXC, SDHC, SD, MicroSDHC, MicroSD (TransFlash), CF
• Compatibility: USB 3.x and USB 2.0; backwards compatible with UHS-I
• Dimensions (approx.): 100 mm x 140 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 0.149 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Connect the reader to your computer using the provided USB Type-C to Type-A cable or a Type-C port if available. Insert the appropriate memory card into the matching slot (CF, SD or microSD). The computer should recognise the card as an external drive; open your file manager to copy, move or delete files as needed. Safely eject the card via the operating system before removing it to avoid data loss.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, connect the reader to a USB 3.x port and use high-performance SD or CompactFlash cards that match the reader’s speed capabilities. Keep card contacts clean and avoid removing cards while data is being transferred.