Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader

Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader – 10Gbps Dual-Slot File Transfers

The Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader makes every second of your workflow count. Built for photographers, filmmakers, videographers, and content creators who need to move large files quickly and reliably, this professional dual-slot reader combines one CFexpress Type A slot and one UHS-II SDXC slot in a single compact solution, eliminating the hassle of carrying separate readers for different camera media. Its high-speed USB 3.2 interface delivers up to 10 Gb/s of bandwidth, giving you the connectivity needed to efficiently offload demanding content such as high-resolution RAW image sequences and large 4K or 8K video files. The UHS-II SD interface supports bus speeds of up to 312 MB/s, making the reader equally useful when your camera workflow relies on high-performance SD media. Whether you're transferring footage after a long production day, backing up images between shoots, or moving files to a workstation for editing, the DDREADER-58 is designed to reduce waiting and keep your creative process moving. Better yet, it is USB bus powered, so there is no bulky AC adapter or separate power source to pack. Delkin includes both USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A cables, allowing you to connect the reader to a wide range of modern and legacy computers without immediately reaching for another adapter. If you're ready to buy a CFexpress Type A card reader that also handles UHS-II SD media, this versatile two-in-one design offers a practical upgrade for professional and enthusiast workflows alike.

The Delkin DDREADER-58 isn't built around speed alone—it is engineered for the realities of working on location. Its rugged anodized aluminum housing provides a durable alternative to lightweight plastic reader bodies, while integrated heat sinks help dissipate the heat generated during sustained high-speed transfers. That combination makes it well suited for creators who regularly handle large batches of data and need equipment capable of keeping pace with demanding workflows. Portability is equally impressive: measuring approximately 115 × 50 × 18 mm (4.5 × 2.0 × 0.7 in) and weighing only around 110 g (0.25 lb), the reader slips easily into a camera bag, laptop case, or production kit without taking up valuable space. Delkin also adds a clever benefit that many ordinary card readers overlook—the unit can store a CFexpress Type A card inside the reader, with a rubberized end cover helping shield the stored media from everyday bumps, dust, and debris during transport. For compatible workflows, the DDREADER-58 also supports Delkin's FIXED and REMOVABLE operating modes, giving users the option to prioritize maximum card-reader performance or greater flexibility when accessing media directly through compatible applications. It is also compatible with Delkin CardDoc when used with supported Delkin CFexpress cards, adding useful card-health and maintenance capabilities for professionals who depend on their storage media. With plug-and-play operation, Windows and macOS compatibility, backward USB connectivity at the corresponding reduced speeds, and no external power brick required, this reader is designed to go from your bag to your workstation with minimal setup.

Choosing the Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader (DDREADER-58) means investing in more than a basic way to copy files—it gives you a compact media-management tool designed around speed, versatility, durability, and convenience. Instead of purchasing and carrying separate CFexpress Type A and SD readers, you get both essential formats in one streamlined device, making it especially attractive for photographers using dual-media camera systems or production teams working across multiple cameras. The 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 connectivity provides the bandwidth required for high-performance CFexpress workflows, while UHS-II SD support, dual USB-C/USB-A connection options, aluminum construction, integrated thermal management, built-in card storage, and portable dimensions create a feature set aimed squarely at serious creators. Actual transfer performance will naturally depend on your memory card, computer, USB connection, file workload, and operating mode, but pairing fast media with the appropriate high-speed host connection can significantly streamline the time-consuming process of getting footage and photographs from camera cards into your editing or backup environment. Add Delkin's limited 5-year manufacturer warranty, and the DDREADER-58 becomes a compelling choice for buyers who value dependable equipment they can keep in their workflow for years. If your camera uses CFexpress Type A, UHS-II SDXC, or both, don't let a slow or inconvenient reader become the bottleneck between capture and creation. Buy the Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader today and upgrade to a faster, tougher, more convenient way to transfer and manage your professional media.

Product Benefits:

• Spend Less Time Waiting – The 10Gbps USB 3.2 interface helps move large RAW photos and high-resolution video files quickly, keeping your workflow moving.
• Carry One Reader Instead of Two – Dedicated CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SDXC slots handle two popular professional camera media formats in one compact device.
• Stay Productive on Location – The USB-powered design requires no external power adapter, making file transfers easier at the studio, office, or in the field.
• Connect to More Computers – Included USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables provide convenient compatibility with both modern and older systems.
• Protect Your Investment – A rugged anodized aluminum housing offers greater durability for frequent travel and professional use.
• Handle Demanding Transfers with Confidence – Integrated heat sinks help manage heat during sustained high-speed file transfers.
• Keep Your CFexpress Card Protected – Built-in CFexpress Type A card storage with a rubberized end cover provides a convenient place to secure your media while traveling.
• Pack Lighter – At approximately 115 × 50 × 18 mm and 110 g, the reader fits easily into a camera bag or mobile editing kit.
• Simplify Your Creative Workflow – Quickly move footage and photos from camera media to your computer so you can get to editing, backing up, and delivering content sooner.
• Buy with Long-Term Confidence – Delkin backs the reader with a limited 5-year manufacturer warranty, adding reassurance for professional and everyday use.

Features:

CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SDXC Dual-Slot Reader

The Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader combines two professional memory card formats in one device. A dedicated CFexpress Type A slot handles high-performance media commonly used for demanding photo and video capture, while the UHS-II SDXC slot accommodates high-speed SD workflows. This dual-slot configuration reduces the need to purchase, carry, and connect separate readers when working with cameras that use both card formats.

10Gbps USB 3.2 High-Speed Interface

A USB 3.2 interface with up to 10Gbps bandwidth gives the reader the connectivity required for transferring large media files efficiently. This is especially valuable when offloading high-resolution RAW photographs, large image sequences, and 4K or 8K video footage, where slower connections can become a workflow bottleneck. Actual transfer speeds depend on the memory card, computer, USB connection, file workload, and operating mode.

UHS-II SD Performance Up to 312 MB/s

The dedicated SD slot supports the UHS-II interface with a theoretical bus speed of up to 312 MB/s. When paired with a compatible UHS-II SD card and host system, this provides significantly more bandwidth than conventional UHS-I workflows, helping photographers and videographers transfer large batches of images and video more efficiently.

Built for High-Resolution Photo and Video Workflows

The reader is designed for media-intensive professional workflows involving RAW photography, high-resolution images, and large 4K and 8K video files. Faster offloading can shorten the time between capturing content and beginning the next stage of production, whether that's backing up files, organizing a shoot, editing photographs, or importing footage into a post-production workflow.

Durable Anodized Aluminum Construction

Rather than relying on a basic lightweight plastic enclosure, the DDREADER-58 uses a rugged anodized aluminum housing. The metal construction provides additional durability for photographers and filmmakers who regularly transport their equipment between studios, sets, events, and outdoor locations, while giving the reader a professional build suited to frequent use.

Integrated Heat Sinks for Better Thermal Management

High-speed memory cards and sustained data transfers can generate heat. Delkin incorporates multiple integrated heat sinks into the reader to help dissipate that heat during demanding transfers. Combined with its aluminum construction, this thermal design helps make the reader better suited to prolonged professional file-offloading sessions.

Built-In CFexpress Type A Card Storage

The reader does more than transfer files—it can also serve as convenient storage for one CFexpress Type A card. Keeping a card inside the reader provides photographers and videographers with one less small piece of equipment to manage when moving between locations and makes it easier to keep an important CFexpress card together with the device needed to read it.

Rubberized End Cover for Added Card Protection

A rubberized end cover helps protect the CFexpress Type A card stored inside the reader while it is being transported. The covered design helps shield the stored media from everyday bumps, dust, and debris, making the reader particularly useful as part of a mobile camera or production kit.

USB-C and USB-A Connectivity Included

The DDREADER-58 includes both a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and USB Type-C to Type-A cable. This gives users greater flexibility when moving between newer USB-C workstations and computers equipped with traditional USB-A connections. There is less need to carry a separate adapter simply because your editing workstation and field laptop use different USB ports.

USB Bus-Powered for a Cleaner Mobile Setup

The reader draws the power it needs directly through its USB connection, eliminating the need for a separate AC adapter or external power supply. For photographers working from laptops, editors transferring footage on location, and creators trying to minimize the equipment in their travel kit, the bus-powered design makes setup considerably simpler.

Plug-and-Play Operation

Designed for straightforward everyday use, the reader offers plug-and-play connectivity with compatible computers. Connect the appropriate supplied USB cable, insert your memory card, and access the media through your computer without adding another complicated piece of equipment to your workflow.

Windows and macOS Compatibility

Support for both Windows and macOS makes the DDREADER-58 suitable for mixed production environments. Whether files are being transferred to a Windows editing workstation in the studio or a Mac laptop in the field, the same reader can remain part of the workflow.

Backward USB Compatibility

The reader can also operate with older USB standards, including USB 3.0 and earlier USB connections, although transfer performance will be limited by the slower interface. This backward compatibility provides additional flexibility when the reader needs to be connected to an older computer while still allowing users to take advantage of its higher bandwidth on appropriately equipped systems.

FIXED Mode for Maximum Reader and Card Performance

The DDREADER-58 supports Delkin's FIXED operating mode, which is intended to provide maximum reader and memory card performance. This option is useful when transfer speed is the priority and files are being offloaded from the card to local or external computer storage before editing.

REMOVABLE Mode for Flexible Direct Card Access

Users can also operate the reader in REMOVABLE mode, which provides greater flexibility for applications that need to access or modify files directly on the inserted card. Delkin notes that this flexibility can come with reduced performance on PC—potentially up to 50% lower read performance and up to 20% lower write performance compared with FIXED mode—allowing users to choose the mode that better suits their workflow.

Delkin CardDoc Compatibility

The DDREADER-58 is compatible with Delkin CardDoc when paired with supported Delkin CFexpress Type A cards. CardDoc provides card-health and maintenance functionality, giving professionals an additional way to manage supported media that may contain valuable photo and video assets. Its available functions include checking card health and performing supported sanitization and maintenance operations.

Compact 115 × 50 × 18 mm Design

Despite supporting two card formats and a durable metal enclosure, the reader measures only approximately 115 × 50 × 18 mm (4.5 × 2.0 × 0.7 inches). Its compact footprint makes it easy to integrate into crowded workstations or carry inside camera bags, laptop sleeves, and mobile production cases.

Lightweight 110 g Portable Construction

At approximately 110 g (0.25 lb), the DDREADER-58 adds little weight to a photographer's or filmmaker's equipment kit. This balance of a lightweight form factor and aluminum construction makes it particularly practical for creators who frequently work away from a permanent editing station.

One Reader for Studio and Field Workflows

The combination of dual card slots, USB bus power, compact dimensions, USB-A and USB-C connectivity, durable construction, and built-in card storage makes the DDREADER-58 equally practical at a permanent workstation or in a mobile production kit. Users can maintain a more consistent file-transfer workflow without switching readers every time they change locations or camera media.

Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Delkin backs the DDREADER-58 with a limited 5-year manufacturer warranty. For photographers, videographers, and production professionals who depend on their card reader regularly, the extended warranty adds long-term value and additional confidence compared with treating the reader as a disposable computer accessory.

• Professional Photography – Quickly offload high-resolution RAW and JPEG images from CFexpress Type A or UHS-II SDXC cards to a computer.
• 4K & 8K Video Production – Transfer large, high-resolution video files efficiently for editing, backup, and post-production workflows.
• On-Location File Backup – Connect the reader to a compatible laptop to back up valuable photos and footage while working in the field.
• Studio & Post-Production – Import media directly into professional editing workstations for faster organization and content processing.
• Dual-Media Camera Workflows – Ideal for cameras that use both CFexpress Type A and SD cards, eliminating the need to carry separate card readers.
• Travel & Mobile Content Creation – Its compact, bus-powered aluminum design makes it convenient for photographers, filmmakers, and creators working on the go.

Pros

• High-Speed Performance: USB 3.2 interface with up to 10Gbps bandwidth
• Dual-Slot Support: Compatible with CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SDXC cards
• Fast UHS-II SD Transfers: Supports bus speeds up to 312 MB/s
• Two-in-One Convenience: Eliminates the need to carry separate CFexpress Type A and SD card readers
• Durable Construction: Anodized aluminum housing
• Thermal Management: Integrated heat sinks help manage heat during sustained transfers
• Built-In Card Storage: Stores one CFexpress Type A card
• Added Card Protection: Rubberized end cover helps protect stored media during transport
• Flexible Connectivity: Includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables
• USB Bus-Powered: No external power adapter required
• Compact and Lightweight: Weighs approximately 110 g
• Broad OS Compatibility: Compatible with Windows and macOS
• Flexible Operating Modes: Supports FIXED and REMOVABLE modes
• CardDoc Compatibility: Works with Delkin CardDoc when used with supported Delkin cards
• Long-Term Warranty: Backed by a limited 5-year manufacturer warranty

Cons

• CFexpress Type A Only: Does not support the larger CFexpress Type B format
• Limited Card Formats: No dedicated slots for XQD, CFast, CompactFlash, or microSD
• Variable Transfer Speeds: Actual performance depends on the card, host computer, USB connection, and workload
• Reduced Performance on Older USB: Older USB connections significantly limit available transfer speeds
• REMOVABLE Mode Performance: Can reduce read and write performance compared with FIXED mode
• CardDoc Restrictions: CardDoc features require compatible Delkin CFexpress cards
• Single-Card Storage: Built-in storage accommodates only one CFexpress Type A card

• Brand: Delkin Devices
• Product Name: CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader
• Model / MPN / SKU: DDREADER-58
• UPC: 814373023586
• Product Type: Dual-slot memory card reader
• Number of Card Slots: 2
• CFexpress Card Slot: 1 x CFexpress Type A
• SD Card Slot: 1 x SDXC UHS-II
• Supported CFexpress Format: CFexpress Type A
• Supported SD Formats: SD, SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, and UHS-II
• CFexpress Type B Support: No
• XQD Support: No
• CFast Support: No
• CompactFlash Support: No
• Host Interface: USB 3.2
• Host Connector: USB Type-C
• Maximum USB Interface Bandwidth: Up to 10 Gb/s
• CFexpress Type A Slot Host Bandwidth: Up to 10 Gb/s
• SD Slot Host Bandwidth: Up to 5 Gb/s
• SD Card Interface: UHS-II
• Maximum UHS-II Bus Speed: Up to 312 MB/s
• USB Backward Compatibility: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 at reduced transfer speeds
• Computer Connectivity: USB-C and USB-A via included cables
• Power Source: USB bus powered
• External Power Adapter Required: No
• Plug-and-Play Operation: Yes
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows and macOS
• Operating Modes: FIXED and REMOVABLE
• FIXED Mode: Designed for maximum reader and card performance
• REMOVABLE Mode: Supports flexible direct card access through compatible applications
• REMOVABLE Mode Read Performance: May be up to 50% lower on PC compared with FIXED mode
• REMOVABLE Mode Write Performance: May be up to 20% lower on PC compared with FIXED mode
• Mode Switching: Supported through Delkin PC Utility Software
• CardDoc Compatibility: Yes, when used with supported Delkin CFexpress Type A cards
• CardDoc Functions: Card health checking, status information, sanitization, and supported card maintenance functions
• Housing Material: Anodized aluminum
• Thermal Management: Multiple integrated heat sinks
• Built-In Card Storage: Yes
• Built-In Storage Capacity: 1 x CFexpress Type A card
• Card Storage Protection: Rubberized end cover
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: 115 x 50 x 18 mm
• Dimensions (Imperial): Approximately 4.5 x 2.0 x 0.7 in
• Weight: Approximately 110 g / 0.11 kg / 0.25 lb
• Included USB-C Cable: 1 x USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
• Included USB-A Cable: 1 x USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
• Memory Card Included: No
• Warranty: Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty

• Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader (DDREADER-58)
• USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable
• USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable

What memory cards are compatible with the Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader?

The reader features two dedicated card slots: one for CFexpress Type A cards and one for SD media, including UHS-II SDXC cards. It does not support CFexpress Type B, XQD, CFast, or CompactFlash cards.

How fast is the Delkin DDREADER-58?

The reader uses a USB 3.2 interface with up to 10 Gb/s of host bandwidth for high-speed CFexpress Type A workflows. Its UHS-II SD interface supports theoretical bus speeds of up to 312 MB/s. Actual transfer speeds depend on the memory card, computer, USB connection, file sizes, and operating mode.

Can I connect this memory card reader to both USB-C and USB-A computers?

Yes. The DDREADER-58 includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a USB Type-C to Type-A cable, allowing it to connect to compatible computers equipped with either USB-C or USB-A ports.

Does the Delkin CFexpress Type A card reader require external power?

No. The reader is USB bus powered, so it receives power directly from the connected computer and does not require a separate AC adapter or external power supply.

Is the DDREADER-58 suitable for 4K and 8K video workflows?

Yes. Its high-speed CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SD support makes it well suited for transferring large 4K and 8K video files, high-resolution photographs, RAW images, and other data-intensive professional media.

Does the reader work with Windows and macOS?

Yes. The Delkin DDREADER-58 supports Windows and macOS and provides convenient plug-and-play operation with compatible systems.

How does the reader manage heat during large file transfers?

The DDREADER-58 uses a durable anodized aluminum enclosure with integrated heat sinks to help dissipate heat generated during sustained high-speed data transfers.

Can I store a CFexpress Type A card inside the reader?

Yes. The reader includes built-in storage for one CFexpress Type A card. A rubberized end cover helps protect the stored card from everyday bumps, dust, and debris while traveling.

What are FIXED and REMOVABLE modes?

FIXED mode is designed to provide maximum reader and card performance, while REMOVABLE mode provides greater flexibility for applications that need to access or modify files directly on the card. Delkin notes that REMOVABLE mode may reduce read and write performance on a PC compared with FIXED mode.

Does the Delkin DDREADER-58 include a warranty?

Yes. The Delkin Devices CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Reader is backed by a limited 5-year manufacturer warranty.