New OWC Atlas card reader moves data just as fast as Thunderbolt

Would it have killed OWC to include SD and MicroSD into this as it obviously has the space?

I’ve had a ProGrade Digital Thunderbolt reader for 2-3 years now. This looks about the same. Does this also need a driver for XQD?

sflocal said:

Would it have killed OWC to include SD and MicroSD into this as it obviously has the space?

I think the answer would be similar to "Why didn't they put a 3.5" floppy drive in with the Blu-ray burner?"If you have a workflow using CFexpress 4.0 memory cards, SD and microSD aren't really on your radar.
And, honestly, there is a good chance you have an SD reader already build into your laptop or desktop.
If you are an enthusiast/hobbyist get their much slower combo device for less:
https://www.owc.com/solutions/atlas-dual-cfexpress-sd-card-reader

Chances are you aren't burning money @ work waiting for multiple TB of video to transfer from your camera card.

OWC had a wonderful habit of building fast, streamlined devices for professionals, and this is exactly that. 

sandor said:

sflocal said:

Would it have killed OWC to include SD and MicroSD into this as it obviously has the space?

I think the answer would be similar to "Why didn't they put a 3.5" floppy drive in with the Blu-ray burner?"If you have a workflow using CFexpress 4.0 memory cards, SD and microSD aren't really on your radar.
And, honestly, there is a good chance you have an SD reader already build into your laptop or desktop.
If you are an enthusiast/hobbyist get their much slower combo device for less:
https://www.owc.com/solutions/atlas-dual-cfexpress-sd-card-reader

Chances are you aren't burning money @ work waiting for multiple TB of video to transfer from your camera card.

OWC had a wonderful habit of building fast, streamlined devices for professionals, and this is exactly that. 

Agree with @sandor.  Everyone who needs SD, microSD, CF, and others, almost certainly has one or more readers to handle those.  I have two readers that handle all those formats and more.  It's not fast, but my income doesn't depend on a photo/video workflow.  But for a professional whose income does depend on that workflow, saving the almost 20 minutes, or even the 5, shown in the chart can add up quickly over time.

beowulfschmidt said:

sandor said:

sflocal said:

Would it have killed OWC to include SD and MicroSD into this as it obviously has the space?

I think the answer would be similar to "Why didn't they put a 3.5" floppy drive in with the Blu-ray burner?"If you have a workflow using CFexpress 4.0 memory cards, SD and microSD aren't really on your radar.
And, honestly, there is a good chance you have an SD reader already build into your laptop or desktop.
If you are an enthusiast/hobbyist get their much slower combo device for less:
https://www.owc.com/solutions/atlas-dual-cfexpress-sd-card-reader

Chances are you aren't burning money @ work waiting for multiple TB of video to transfer from your camera card.

OWC had a wonderful habit of building fast, streamlined devices for professionals, and this is exactly that. 

Agree with @sandor.  Everyone who needs SD, microSD, CF, and others, almost certainly has one or more readers to handle those.  I have two readers that handle all those formats and more.  It's not fast, but my income doesn't depend on a photo/video workflow.  But for a professional whose income does depend on that workflow, saving the almost 20 minutes, or even the 5, shown in the chart can add up quickly over time.

My second career is as a professional drone pilot. I have had some larger transfers that end up taking five or 10 minutes. But honestly, it’s really not a big deal. Rarely is it that time critical. And I can do other work in the background while it transfers.