The StarTech USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader enables easy read and write access to 16 popular flash memory card formats/types in a single unit. Using a connection over USB 3.0, which is up to 10 times faster than the USB 2.0 standard, makes transferring large data files much quicker. It's is still backward compatible with USB 2.0 however, ensuring compatibility with older systems. This compact and lightweight external card reader offers a portable, convenient solution for accessing many different types of memory cards and is easy to use, with no driver or software installation required.