Five things to look out for

1

Many card readers now connect to your computer using a USB-C plug: you may need an adapter.

2

USB 3.1 Gen 2 is twice as fast than Gen 1, but few readers use it, and few memory cards are fast enough for Gen 2.

3

All the readers here are compatible with UHS-II. UHS-I card readers will read UHS-II cards, but more slowly.

4

Some readers use a USB cable that’s hardwired to the reader body – a problem if the cable gets damaged.

5

With fewer ports on the sides of modern laptops, a card reader hub with extra USB sockets may be handy.