Keep this in mind when picking out the port-heavy accessories below.
#MAC PRO USB 3 CARD PRO#
Thanks to the MacBook Pro models with M1 Pro and M1 Max, USB-C hubs and docking stations are more useful than ever as they now have dual-monitor support. Better yet, a USB-C hub will easily let you connect to one of the best monitors for MacBook Pro. With this nifty connector, you can change how your laptop is used entirely - all by adding the necessary ports. If you want to use a mouse, plug in a different keyboard, or connect your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air to a USB-C monitor, you’ll need to get yourself a USB-C hub. This isn’t ideal for those who want to use, well, any other peripheral. Plus, the MacBook Pro 14 doesn't come with any USB-A ports. In fact, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 only boasts a headphone jack and a pair of Thunderbolt ports - one of which is used to charge the laptop. However, even the best laptops have their shortcomings.Īs good as they are, you’ll find every MacBook Pro’s weakness is its lack of ports.
#MAC PRO USB 3 CARD MAC#
However, for those using a Mac workflow while you’ll benefit from the high-quality build, you’ll have to bypass on the additional speed.Apple’s MacBook Pro models have been the best laptops on the market for years, with the recent M2 MacBook Air and M2-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro, along with the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook 16 with M1 Pro and M1 Max, being the cream of the crop.
#MAC PRO USB 3 CARD PC#
On the PC the accelerated performance sits well with a professional production or photographic studio. Ultimately on both Mac and PC, the quality and integrity of the card reader shone through. This transfer was considerably higher than those achieved with the USB 3.1 CFexpress card reader helping to cut a considerable amount of time when transferring files ready for editing. The speed of transfer was accelerated with transfer speeds around 1600MB/s with the Lexar Diamond CFexpress card when tested with AJA System Test. However on a PC equipped with an ASUS ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI motherboard, the true nature of the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Reader was displayed. The performance on a Mac is pretty much identical, averaging around 850MB/s write and 920MB/s read. Despite the power and speed of the latest Mac silicon when it comes to any USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 device, it’s best to forget it and go, in this case for the older Lexar USB 3.1 CFexpress card reader I looked at a while ago. It’s many times larger than the previous Lexar CFexpress reader and in looks, size, weight and design is a more premium product.Īs with the CFexpress Type-A card reader I looked at previously the finish and large rubber base enable the reader to be used easily out in the field, it is in every respect a professional piece of kit with a price to go with it! The first thing that you notice about this card reader is the size and weight. If you own a Mac then go for the cheaper and slower USB 3.1 card reader as you won’t benefit from the additional speed. The bigger issue is that Apple seems to have skipped this generation of connection, so even though the MacBook Pro M1 Max features USB 4, it doesn’t support USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 just Gen 2×1 so you only get 10GB/s, far less than advertised.Įssentially, if you’re using a dedicated video or photography PC with the right compatibility then the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Reader is a worthwhile investment, as it will save you hours.
However, there is an issue, the number of generic computers with this type of connection is limited, although most photo and video-specific PC’s with USB 4 offers backward compatibility to 3.2 Gen 2×2.
In real terms that 3.2 Gen 2×2 means that if your computer is equipped with a compatible port, you can expect transfer speeds of 20GB/s (2500MB/s), which is impressive and a huge time saver as the mammoth files transfer from the small CFexpress card to your machine. The 3.2 Gen 2×2 is the important bit and marks it out against the 3.1 reader Lexar already have on the market. Thankfully Lexar Professional has released the CFexpress Type B USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Reader. If you’re shooting with the latest cameras, then you’ll be in need of a card reader that can keep up with the action or more to point, the huge files that they create.
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