Card reader TP‑LINK UA430D USB 3.1 — MicroSD/SD support, 200 Mbit/s, Black, 75×22.9×9.3 mm

UA430D is a compact dual-slot card reader with both USB-A and USB-C connectors and USB 3.0 data transfer up to 5 Gbps. It supports SD and microSD (TF) cards and allows simultaneous read/write operations on two UHS-I cards, enabling fast transfer of large files. The aluminum alloy housing adds durability while keeping the design portable, and the reader is plug-and-play compatible with a wide range of devices and operating systems.

Advantages

The device combines USB-C and USB-A connectors for broad compatibility and supports USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gbps, with backward compatibility for USB 2.0/1.1. Dual UHS-I card slots allow concurrent reading and writing of SD and microSD cards, with practical data read rates up to 200 MB/s. Its aluminum alloy case increases durability, and the compact form factor makes it easy to carry. No drivers are required for most systems.

Key specifications

• Supported cards: SD, microSD (TF)
• Interface: USB 3.0 Type-C and Type-A
• UHS-I support for faster transfer
• Dual card simultaneous read/write
• Plug & Play; wide OS compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS)
• Number of memory card slots: 2
• Max data rate (read): up to 200 MB/s
• Color: Black
• Housing: Aluminum alloy

How to use

Insert SD and/or microSD cards into the appropriate slots. Connect the reader to a host device using the built-in USB-C or USB-A connector. The reader is plug-and-play on supported operating systems; open your file manager to copy, move, or manage files between cards and the host. To transfer directly between cards, use your operating system’s file-transfer tools to copy from one slot to the other.

Recommendations

For best performance use UHS-I cards with high sustained read/write speeds and connect via a USB 3.0 port. Eject cards safely from the operating system before removal to avoid data loss.