Name: Lexar Professional Workflow HR1 - Four-Bay USB 3.0 Reader Hub - No Reader included, must be purchased seperately
Brand: Lexar
SKU: ILXRWHR1RBNA
Price: 63.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.27 (15 reviews)

Lexar Professional Workflow HR1 - Four-Bay USB 3.0 Reader Hub - No Reader included, must be purchased seperately

Lexar HR1

Lexar

Lexar Professional Workflow HR1 - Four-Bay USB 3.0 Reader Hub

Adorama

Computers

Digital Storage & Duplication

Memory Card Readers & Writers

Lexar Memory Card Readers & Writers

Lexar HR1 

Top Rated Gear: Lexar Professional Workflow HR1 - Four-Bay USB 3.0 Reader Hub - No Reader included, must be purchased seperately

Photographers can now transfer images from up to four memory cards at once. Whether it's four of the same format, or four completely different card types, the Lexar Professional Workflow Reader Solution lets you offload your work, faster.  The solution includes a four-bay reader hub and your choice of readers that support today's latest and most popular memory card formats, including SDHC/SDXC UHS-I, UDMA 7 CompactFlash, and XQD.  Eliminate cable clutter while using just one USB port with this four-bay solution. With the Lexar Professional Workflow Reader Solution, you can take control of your workflow.  Pick and choose the right reader combination for your needs, use the hub system with PC or Mac, and take control of your workflow.  Transfers images from up to four memory cards at once:  Whether four of the same format or four completely different card types, the solution lets you offload your work, faster.  Modular design:  The solution includes a four-bay reader hub and your choice of readers, supporting SDHCTM/SDXCTM UHS-I, UDMA 7 CompactFlash, and XQDTM formats. Pick and choose the right reader combination for your needs. Remove readers from the hub for individual use on the go.  Fast file transfer:  Transfer RAW images, high-res photos, and HD, 3D, and 4K video files at USB 3.0 speeds when using a USB 3.0 port.  Simple setup and use:  Simply plug your readers of choice into the hub and start transferring files. It's that easy. Eliminate cable clutter while using just one USB port with this four-bay solution, and take control of your workflow.  Future-proof your workflow setup:  The modular design of the Professional Workflow Reader Solution makes it adaptable to changing technology. As Lexar introduces new card formats for this system, you'll be able to swap in new readers to meet your changing needs.  Warranty:  The Lexar Professional Workflow Solution (hub and all four readers) is backed by a two-year limited warranty. Rigorously tested:  All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with more than 1,100 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability.  When memory matters, the choice is Lexar:  With a history of more than 15 years in the industry, Lexar knows memory. Lexar moves quickly with technology to design the solutions you need, and works with device manufacturers to make sure Lexar's products are compatible. Then Lexar stands behind them with outstanding warranties and helpful customer service. Lexar is dedicated to performance, reliability, and expert support, so when it comes to storing the memories that matter, trust Lexar.

I wish I knew this existed a long time ago, it would have made my life so much easier!
The ability to swap out modules depending on the storage/transfer needs is epic. I may get footage on SD cards one moment, then micro SD or XQD. I can swap them and transfer right to a solid state drive module that can be added into the Hub!
My workflow went from 3-5 hours to less than an hour with one system. Which is not as expensive as I had expected it would be.
This is going to be my go-to until everything transitions to solid state drives in the future.

Workflow fixer and upgrade!

So far, we are pleased with the unit. It should organize our storage needs. The item was back ordered, but came in a reasonable period of time

Good storage organization

I primarily photograph sports events and utilize 2-3 cameras at each event.  The Lexar Hub allows me to simultaneously copy 4 memory cards onto my computer (in my case, via Photo Mechanic) and get to work culling the photos quickly and efficiently.  It has become an invaluable accessory in my personal workflow and I highly recommend it.

Highly Recommended Accessory

When I purchased my first Workflow unit I purchased 3 individual card readers with the unit.  I got the QXD but the other 2 have been on back order for months.  It is not Adorama's fault.  Lexae does not seem to be manufacturing the units.  Purchasing the HR1 or 2 makes no sense If you can't get the  individual card readers  The XQD module works fine but Lexar does not seem to be supporting their product.  Too bad.

Very Few Card Reader Modules Available

I'm giving this 4 stars, because I know it will be a rockstar... however, i have not received the card readers yet (backordered) so i've not been able to actually use this product. I will update my review once the readers come in and I can use the hub :)

Unable to use

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT if you plan to use it with SD cards. The product is not available. I had emails back and forth from the company and this is what they stated on June 11th, 2018 " 

Jenifer B. (Lexar)

Jun 11, 12:46 PM PDT

Thank you for contacting Lexar.

We are not manufacturing our products at this time because we are still in transition of new ownership. We do plan on manufacturing our products in the future; however, I do not have an estimated date of when production will start.

That is my reason for returning the Tower. If and when they get going again I will certainly look at buying it again.

Lexar Workflow HR-1

Game changer for me post photo shoot. Wonderful to upload 4 cards at once!

Excellent efficiency card loader

Very pleased. Works as advertised. Very fast and can read multiple cards at the same time.

Time saver

Awesome device. I feel much better knowing that I have a Lexar card reader. Photos are downloaded much faster than my previous device. I also like the fact that the readers are portable.

Secure and Fast Downloads

Before purchasing the HR1 hub, I was using the SDHC/SDXC reader as a standalone unit for my Fujifilm X-Pro2. (I use Lexar cards in the camera.) When I received a 512gb SSD as a gift, I decided to needed the hub.

My only complaint is the overly bright blue LED on the hub. I have toned it down by overlaying a couple of layers from a Post-it flag.

I immediately aw the SSD as useful storage for more than photos. Among other things, I edit three philatelic journals and maintain four active websites, and realized that I could temporarily store upcoming advance submitted by authors and clients before their turn came. This allows me to separate the "wheat from the chaff" through preëditing and sorting of illustrations before the job was moved into a project folder on my main external drive.

I purchased a second 512gb Lexar SSD as a backup.

This setup has helped me keep my production schedule on track If only there was a device to add more hours into the day!

Useful for Editors Too!

I love the ease of use and portability. Secure and quick.  The lights are pretty bright but resolved with some light block stickers.

Awesome!

As a wedding photographer, I go through media cards.  Not only do I have my own cards, but I also have my second shooter.  Even with 32 GB cards, I may fill 3 cards.  If you watch the video, I was exactly the first guy, transferring my cards one at a time to my hard drive via USB 2.0.  We're talking 40 GBs.  It didn't matter that I have fast pro cards.

With this workflow having 3 SD mods, I stick up to 3 media cards in at once and utilize the Class 10, UHS 1 card speed.  I went from spending up to 3 hours transferring cards to 20 minutes for 40 GBs worth of RAW files.  I'm sure switching to SSD helped a bit, but I know the USB 2.0 was the bottle neck.

Any event photographer that goes through a lot of volume will love this unless they're already using multiple USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt 2 card readers.

I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL THEY MAKE THE BACKUP SSD MODULES!!!

Best thing to happen to my workflow

Took me a minute prior to purchasing to understand  how this really works until I had 2 CF cards full of pictures that I needed to download. I like that you can configure the hub the way you want. The download is very quick.

A Good Thing

Finally something perfectly looking

I have been waiting for a product like this.  This is a must have for any professional that wants to speed up their workflow.  After a wedding shoot the first thing we do is download all images from CF cards to computer.  Our team usually has 4-6 32gb CF cards on a typical wedding.  Pop 4 cards into the hub, import all 4 cards simultaneously using Lightroom, by the time your cup of coffee is brewed the files are imported. We then scan through the images to pick out between 15-20 teasers shots for Facebook.  Run a backup of the nights wedding images to an external drive then off to bed quicker than before.
Purchase this product.  It's a no brainer for the working professional wedding photographer that wants to increase their workflow speed.