--- product_id: 432203 title: "RDF5" brand: "transcend" price: "7.24 OMR" currency: OMR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Transcend" url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/432203-rdf5 store_origin: OM region: Oman --- # USB 3.1 Gen1 SuperSpeed 12Gbps Dual slots for SD & microSD cards LED activity indicator RDF5 **Brand:** transcend **Price:** 7.24 OMR **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock lightning-fast card transfers and never miss a moment! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** RDF5 by transcend - **How much does it cost?** 7.24 OMR with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/432203-rdf5) ## Best For - transcend enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted transcend brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual Slot Versatility:** Seamlessly read SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, and UHS-I cards without swapping devices. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 12Gbps USB 3.1 speeds that leave USB 2.0 in the dust. - • **Data Safety & Recovery:** Includes free RecoveRx software to safeguard and recover your precious files effortlessly. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just plug in and start transferring on Windows, Mac, or Linux. - • **Compact & Portable Design:** Sleek, lightweight form factor fits perfectly in your professional toolkit or laptop bag. ## Overview The Transcend RDF5 is a compact, dual-slot USB 3.1 Gen1 card reader supporting SD and microSD formats with blazing 12Gbps transfer speeds. Compatible across Windows, Mac, and Linux, it features an LED activity indicator and comes bundled with RecoveRx data recovery software. Perfect for professionals seeking fast, reliable, and portable media management. ## Description The Transcend USB 3.1 SD & microSD card reader is able to transfer images, videos, and other files from SD & microSD card formats (SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I/UHS-3). this reader is compatible with super-speed USB 3.1 interface (backward compatible with USB 2.0) and features an LED status light. Compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms. Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later and Linux Kernel 2.6.30 or later. Review: A Life Saver! - Great, cheap card reader! When I built my mid-high end machine in August, I was planning on getting a card reader for one of the slots in the front, just under the Blu-Ray drive I decided to put in... However, it would have put me just above my budget, and internal cables may have been problematic... So, with the several USB 3.0 ports I had available, I figured I'd find a USB card reader. I wasn't expecting a 3.0 device to be so cheap, but I guess I was wrong! Speeds are fast. I want to say... 50-60 MBps. That's with the Sandisk Class 10 card I have in my point and shoot camera... I'm just ballparking it. But it's running at actual USB 3.0 speeds, and not the 10-20 MBps I would normally get when transferring something via USB 2.0, especially when using a USB cable to transfer directly from the camera. But that in itself is another plus. You don't waste battery doing transfers from your card to your computer when using a card reader. So what's bad about it? Not much at all. However, some things to mention... The card doesn't spring/lock into place. It's a friction fit. For someone who is going to be transferring every day, the fit may become really loose on the part of both the card, and this card reader... However, I usually do transfers a couple times a month, sometimes more, depending on what I've just used my cameras for. And that is my primary use. Transferring my videos and pictures from my cameras. So for a hardcore photographer, this may not be the best option... However, for someone who is simply looking for an easy way to transfer their casual pics and videos to their computer, this may very well be the solution you're looking for... Another thing to know... After transferring a ton of files, this thing will get fairly hot. It's not something I would use to transfer files, and then use it to watch the videos directly from the card. When doing that, it gets hotter than I'm comfortable with. I'm sure it's not even a concern, but it is something worth noting. Don't play a bunch of files off of it, and do large transfers. I personally don't trust the heat. Bottom line... If you're a moderate SD card user (or micro SD as well), and want something cheap, fast, and compact, then this may very well be what you're looking for! It MAY have potential downsides, but I haven't run into any problems. If I do, I will try to remember to report back. But for the last several months, it's been a great little accessory that replaces a whole card reader drive-thing to take up a slot in my computer. Not to mention, it does it's job and it's cheaper. Definitely give it a try! P.S., I lost the cap. It was hard to get off anyway, so I'm sure I just threw it somewhere... No worries, though! Review: Cheapest, best USB 3.0 Reader Available - I did a good bit of research on USB 3.0 readers before purchasing this one and found many of the reviews for other units to be hit or miss. This reader from Transcend scores mostly 4 and 5 stars and I can see why. This thing just works, and works with blazing FAST USB 3.0 speeds. The size of the adapter is good, it is wider than most USB sticks, but on my computer chassis with 2 USB 3.0 ports right next to each other, I can still use the adjacent port to charge a device or connect an external drive with a standard USB plug. Clean aesthetics, piano black glossy finish with a blue activity LED that is faint enough so that it does not bother. The main reason I got this drive was because I wanted to test some high-capacity Class10/UHS-I microSD cards I had recently bought since these are known to be counterfeit targets. I only had an older generic USB 2.0 adapter that was capping out at 30MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write, and the devices themselves were not much better over USB 2.0. I also needed the reader to transfer video files from my head-mounted action camera as the transfer speeds over USB 2.0 are excruciatingly slow. I was ecstatic to see the following transfer speeds with the following microSDs: ***USB3.0 Port*** (Intel Z87 chipset) Samsung Pro Class10/UHS-I microSDXC 64GB: 77MB/s Read | 32MB/s Write Samsung Plus Class10/UHS-I microSDHC 32GB: 77MB/s Read | 32MB/s Write ***USB2.0 Port*** (Intel Z87 chipset) Samsung Pro Class10/UHS-I microSDXC 64GB: 42MB/s Read | 22MB/s Write Samsung Plus Class10/UHS-I microSDHC 32GB: 42MB/s Read | 22MB/s Write I was amazed to see 2 things, the Samsung Plus microSD which is only guaranteed transfer speeds of 48MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write actually matched the much more expensive Samsung Pro! I guess this is more of a function of Samsung's flash memory just improving that much to the point there is virtually no difference between the Pro and Plus models now other than capacity. Secondly, as I mentioned earlier, the generic USB 2.0 reader and various devices connected over USB 2.0 were limited to 30MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write, but even over USB 2.0 this reader very nearly reached the maximum throughput of USB 2.0 at 42MB/s Read and also doubled the Write speeds. Very impressed! You will find USB 3.0 readers for much more, but I think you will be hard pressed to find a better performing reader at any price, much less one for <$10! Also, if you are having trouble attaining these speeds with this reader, first verify you have a card that is capable of achieving these transfer speeds. You will most likely need Class10/UHS-1 to benefit from the USB 3.0 speeds. Also make sure you have the Intel USB 3.0 drivers or the drivers for your USB 3.0 controller installed. I thought I had installed my Intel USB 3.0 drivers in the main driver package, but they were separate. ## Features - Superspeed USB 3.0 interface; backwards compatible with USB 2.0 - Supports SDHC (UHS-I), SDXC (UHS-I), Micro SD, microSDHC (UHS-I), and Microsoft (UHS-I) - Led card insertion and data transfer activity indicator - Supports SD and security functions - Offers a free download of RecoveRx data recovery software - Usb powered ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B009D79VH4 | | Additional Features | Easy Setup, Plug & Play, Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #174 in Computer Memory Card Readers | | Brand | Transcend | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB Type A | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 27,957 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 12 gigabits_per_second | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00760557823483, 00809390017632 | | Hardware Interface | USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.2"L x 0.35"W x 0.94"H | | Item Highlight | USB 3.1 Gen1, Card Viewer for SDXC, SDHC, SD, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, TF, UHS-I Cards, Black | | Item Part Number | TS-RDF5K, TSRDF5K | | Item Weight | 18.14 g | | Manufacturer | Transcend Information | | Media Type | SD Card, SDXC, UHS-1, microSD, microSDXC | | Mfr Part Number | TS-RDF5K | | Model Name | TS-RDF5K | | Model Number | TS-RDF5K | | Number of Items | 1 | | Operating System | Linux, Mac OS, Windows | | Slot Count | 2 | | Special Feature | Easy Setup, Plug & Play, Portable | | UPC | 760557823483 078433166020 | | Unit Count | 1 count | | Warranty Description | 2 year limited warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Transcend - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** USB Type A - **Media Type:** SD Card, SDXC, UHS-1, microSD, microSDXC - **Special Feature:** Easy Setup, Plug & Play, Portable ## Images ![RDF5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614AMW9sziL.jpg) ![RDF5 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VJGn3F4XL.jpg) ![RDF5 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51b3f9eEYSL.jpg) ![RDF5 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r247miDoL.jpg) ![RDF5 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LoYpQ2w1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this card reader handle a 64GB SDHC card?** A: Yes----The front of the package has a speed reference that is noted that it was obtained with a Transcend 128 GB SDXC UHS-I card so it would appear that this reader supports at least up to 128 GB cards. Technically your 64 GB card is an SDXC card. See the definitions below.Capacity of Memory(1) Standard Capacity SD Memory Card (SDSC) : Up to and including 2 GB(2) High Capacity SD Memory Card (SDHC): More than 2GB and up to and including 32GB(3) Extended Capacity SD Memory Card (SDXC): More than 32GB and up to and including 2TBThis reader supports all 3 types above including UHS-I (Ultra High Speed) versions. **Q: How far out does a micro sd card stick when plugged into this? can a micro sd be left in and transported without breaking the chip?** A: It sticks out the perfect distance to snap micro SD cards and lose all your data. Requires almost no force to do so. Very unsafe to leave the card in or transport. **Q: With so many reviewers stating that this reader does NOT work on a MacBook Pro, why does Transcend state that it does, according to their website?** A: Works great on my 15" MacBook Pro Retina Display with OS X 10.9.4. Not sure why it wouldn't work with any reasonably recent version of OS X as it is just a USB 3.0 device. **Q: Does this work plug and play with Windows 8? I'm seeing a few other USB 3.0 card readers with 1 or 2 reviews stating no.** A: It depends. The reader itself and recovery download will be compatible with Windows 8. It's not the Operating System (Windows 8). It is also in the reader port. A lot of USBs are 2.0 now and some 3.0. This exact device says it is backwards compatible with 2.0, but also for 3.0. Check the design and see what version of USB port your computer has ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Life Saver! *by B***. on December 4, 2014* Great, cheap card reader! When I built my mid-high end machine in August, I was planning on getting a card reader for one of the slots in the front, just under the Blu-Ray drive I decided to put in... However, it would have put me just above my budget, and internal cables may have been problematic... So, with the several USB 3.0 ports I had available, I figured I'd find a USB card reader. I wasn't expecting a 3.0 device to be so cheap, but I guess I was wrong! Speeds are fast. I want to say... 50-60 MBps. That's with the Sandisk Class 10 card I have in my point and shoot camera... I'm just ballparking it. But it's running at actual USB 3.0 speeds, and not the 10-20 MBps I would normally get when transferring something via USB 2.0, especially when using a USB cable to transfer directly from the camera. But that in itself is another plus. You don't waste battery doing transfers from your card to your computer when using a card reader. So what's bad about it? Not much at all. However, some things to mention... The card doesn't spring/lock into place. It's a friction fit. For someone who is going to be transferring every day, the fit may become really loose on the part of both the card, and this card reader... However, I usually do transfers a couple times a month, sometimes more, depending on what I've just used my cameras for. And that is my primary use. Transferring my videos and pictures from my cameras. So for a hardcore photographer, this may not be the best option... However, for someone who is simply looking for an easy way to transfer their casual pics and videos to their computer, this may very well be the solution you're looking for... Another thing to know... After transferring a ton of files, this thing will get fairly hot. It's not something I would use to transfer files, and then use it to watch the videos directly from the card. When doing that, it gets hotter than I'm comfortable with. I'm sure it's not even a concern, but it is something worth noting. Don't play a bunch of files off of it, and do large transfers. I personally don't trust the heat. Bottom line... If you're a moderate SD card user (or micro SD as well), and want something cheap, fast, and compact, then this may very well be what you're looking for! It MAY have potential downsides, but I haven't run into any problems. If I do, I will try to remember to report back. But for the last several months, it's been a great little accessory that replaces a whole card reader drive-thing to take up a slot in my computer. Not to mention, it does it's job and it's cheaper. Definitely give it a try! P.S., I lost the cap. It was hard to get off anyway, so I'm sure I just threw it somewhere... No worries, though! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheapest, best USB 3.0 Reader Available *by R***L on August 12, 2013* I did a good bit of research on USB 3.0 readers before purchasing this one and found many of the reviews for other units to be hit or miss. This reader from Transcend scores mostly 4 and 5 stars and I can see why. This thing just works, and works with blazing FAST USB 3.0 speeds. The size of the adapter is good, it is wider than most USB sticks, but on my computer chassis with 2 USB 3.0 ports right next to each other, I can still use the adjacent port to charge a device or connect an external drive with a standard USB plug. Clean aesthetics, piano black glossy finish with a blue activity LED that is faint enough so that it does not bother. The main reason I got this drive was because I wanted to test some high-capacity Class10/UHS-I microSD cards I had recently bought since these are known to be counterfeit targets. I only had an older generic USB 2.0 adapter that was capping out at 30MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write, and the devices themselves were not much better over USB 2.0. I also needed the reader to transfer video files from my head-mounted action camera as the transfer speeds over USB 2.0 are excruciatingly slow. I was ecstatic to see the following transfer speeds with the following microSDs: ***USB3.0 Port*** (Intel Z87 chipset) Samsung Pro Class10/UHS-I microSDXC 64GB: 77MB/s Read | 32MB/s Write Samsung Plus Class10/UHS-I microSDHC 32GB: 77MB/s Read | 32MB/s Write ***USB2.0 Port*** (Intel Z87 chipset) Samsung Pro Class10/UHS-I microSDXC 64GB: 42MB/s Read | 22MB/s Write Samsung Plus Class10/UHS-I microSDHC 32GB: 42MB/s Read | 22MB/s Write I was amazed to see 2 things, the Samsung Plus microSD which is only guaranteed transfer speeds of 48MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write actually matched the much more expensive Samsung Pro! I guess this is more of a function of Samsung's flash memory just improving that much to the point there is virtually no difference between the Pro and Plus models now other than capacity. Secondly, as I mentioned earlier, the generic USB 2.0 reader and various devices connected over USB 2.0 were limited to 30MB/s Read and 10MB/s Write, but even over USB 2.0 this reader very nearly reached the maximum throughput of USB 2.0 at 42MB/s Read and also doubled the Write speeds. Very impressed! You will find USB 3.0 readers for much more, but I think you will be hard pressed to find a better performing reader at any price, much less one for <$10! Also, if you are having trouble attaining these speeds with this reader, first verify you have a card that is capable of achieving these transfer speeds. You will most likely need Class10/UHS-1 to benefit from the USB 3.0 speeds. Also make sure you have the Intel USB 3.0 drivers or the drivers for your USB 3.0 controller installed. I thought I had installed my Intel USB 3.0 drivers in the main driver package, but they were separate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Laptop USB 3.0 And HDTV Video Playback Results *by "***Y on September 3, 2015* This worked very well for the USB 3.0 results I was looking for. I bought this to use in conjunction with a (Class 10) 64GB SD XC card. The laptop I have has both an SD card reader and a USB 3.0 slot. By mounting the SD card in this Transcend Card Reader (and plugging it into a USB 3.0 port) I saw a noticeable improvement in speed when reading and writing (2GB to 4GB) files over using the built-in SD card reader. I also used this Transcend Card Reader to play MKV and MP4 video files from the SD card on my Samsung (Smart) HDTV. Excellent alternative to using just a USB thumb (flash) drive. I also have read some of the other positive reviews. Please read them as well. I will agree that the SD cards get a little warm to the touch when in use. I will also agree with some claims witnessing increases in transfer speeds that almost double alternate or previous methods. There are many variables that come into play (buffering, channels, IO, controllers, etc.), so I'll just say that the increase in speed is quite noticeable over all the alternate methods I've explored. Yes, I will agree that this card reader takes up some of the space around the USB port and the purchaser should take that into consideration, as with any USB device, the dimensions and product usage. I've purchased a couple of USB "pigtails" and have them on-hand for dealing with USB "real estate" issues. Reading reviews is a great way to learn more about a product, it's pros & cons, it's limitations, and features. When I put an SD card in the reader and plug it into the USB port on the back of my HDTV, it's very snug. Attached is a picture demonstrating how the card reader can interfere with a laptop's DVD RW drive's tray. But all I have to do is attach a USB "pigtail" and problem is solved. This card reader outperforms the other card readers I own and have used. I like it, even if I have to use an USB extension cable. I still give this product the max, 5 stars. I hope this review was helpful. The SD XC card I used (formatted as "exFAT"): o) 64GB SD XC Class 10 SCT Secure Digital Ultimate Extreme High Speed SDXC Flash Memory Card o) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008YL8GLW The Samsung Smart HDTV: o) Link: http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN32F5500AFXZA ## Frequently Bought Together - Transcend TS-RDF5K USB 3.1 SDHC/SDXC/microSDHC/SDXC Card Reader, Black - SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN - Anker USB 3.0 SD Card Reader, 2-in-1 SD Card Reader for SDXC, SDHC, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, UHS-I Cards - Card Reader, Micro SD Card Reader --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/432203-rdf5](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/432203-rdf5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Oman* *Store origin: OM* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*