Words: Girish Shet
AriesX’s Multi Card Reader is a smart two‑in‑one: a high‑speed USB‑C 3.1 reader built into a rugged card case, aimed squarely at photographers and mobile filmmakers who juggle multiple formats and locations. It doubles as organized storage, accommodating 4 SD and 8 microSD (TF) cards, while protecting them against water, heat, and dust, which is unusually thoughtful at this price point.
On performance, AriesX quotes up to 312MB/s transfers, aligning with UHS‑II SD speeds and the USB 3.1 Gen1 pipe, so moving a day’s shoot won’t bottleneck modern workflows. The dual‑card reading system supports simultaneous access, handy for quick checks or shuttling assets between cards and devices. Compatibility spans Android, iPhone, iPad, and laptops via USB‑C, making it a versatile travel piece for mixed‑ecosystem teams.
Design is the differentiator: most readers are desk‑bound dongles; AriesX packs the reader into a compact, field‑ready case that lives in a kit bag without extra clutter. For photographers who’ve been carrying a separate Pelican‑style card wallet and a standalone reader, consolidating into one unit is compelling.
What it’s not: a CFexpress/CF card solution, this is squarely for SD/microSD users, from mirrorless shooters to action‑cam and drone operators. But within that lane, it hits the sweet spot of speed, durability, and practicality.
Verdict: A well‑priced, creator‑centric tool that streamlines both ingest and card management, exactly the kind of small upgrade that saves time every shoot.
Verdict :- 4/5
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