Sony MRW-E90 Dual XQD/SD USB 3.1 Memory Card Reader
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LISA L : will this reader plug into my MacBook Pro or do I need an adapter?LEE J : The real issue isn't the reader but which model MacBook you have. The reader uses the original, larger USB fitting but Apple has abandoned this format in later models.TOM R : Unfortunately i don’t use Apple, only PC’s. But possibly, if to have a Lightning port and adapter, you will be able to work.LOUIS D : No ideaCATHRYN O : For this device, I use an adaptor for my 2017 MacBook Pro.THOMAS T : Latest MacBook Pro needs an adapter to plug in any usb device.Andrew L : If your macbook Pro has a USB-A port, you are good to go.WILLIAM M : It's a standard USB cable, just like the one going to a printer, etc..JAMES L : For newer MacBook Pro’s you will need an adapter.ALAN Y : Comes with usb cable, you may need a usb c cable if your MacBook only has those connectionILENE M : If your MacBook Pro o key has USB-C plugs like mine, you will need an adapter.BARBARA S : I don't know about a MacBook Pro. I have mine plugged into my iMac desktop computer. Works great.
Mark H : Will this read the new CFexpress Card’s?RICHARD B : compact flash is a different size this does xqd cards(very fast loading) and sd cardsMICHAEL D : This unit reads XQD and SD cards only. I have used it mainly for XQD in the last 2 years. It doesn't read CF cards. Hope this helps.LOUIS C : No only two cards XQD and SD type cards in the lower slot.BILL A : No.
DANA C : I understand that it is USB 3.1, but is it a Type A or Type C connector?KEITH N : Type AJAMES L : Type A connector.CLARENCE M : The included cable at the Reader end it is a USB 3.1 (wide micro USB), at the computer end it is a Type A. If you need to hook to a USB-C computer, buy a cable that is USB 3.1 (wide micro USB) on one end and USB-C on the other end.Ray N : I don't know what Type A or C are but it come with a cable which has a normal USB end that plugs into any normal USB connector. The other end which goes into the reader is like a split plug and still referred to as a USB. That is the same as on my Nikon D500 top port.
Hope that helps,
RayJAMES W : Type A. Downloading from XQD card to computer is very fast, however.LEE J : Type ACATHRYN O : I have a MacBook Pro and use this with an adaptor, so (if I read the specs correctly) this unit is Type A and needs an adaptor for Type C. That being said, many other devices have needed that adaptor (my keyboard, mouse, etc. etc.)--and the card reader works very well.
Reviews about this item
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2020-10-11T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Simply works well
i have been using this reader on my base machine for years now. it has delivered exactly what i needed, a good solid consistent reader with the 3 different makes of XQD cards i use.
Steven S.
Originally posted at
2020-08-07T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Does not work!
I can't seem to get it to work with my MacBook Pro with only usb-c ports, I have tried several different usb-c to micro usb 3.0 cables, but the Card reader is totally dead when connecting. What am I to do now with this really expensive plastic pice? Is there a certain Sony usb-c cable that works or is it just trash?
hejjj
Originally posted at
2020-08-04T20:00:00
Rated 2 out of 5
Somewhat useful
XQD works but you can see some erratic speeds sometimes. the sd portion works really well with sandisk ultra cards, but has issues with every sandisk extreme card i have tried. i am using win 10, 32gb ddr4, ryzen 7 2700x, WDS100T2B0B m.2 sdd
Garretth
Originally posted at
2020-07-25T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Simply doesn't work
Load a premium for this in 2019 and it works so erratically with windows 10 I bough a generic qxd reader that just works. Shocking.
Marke3000
Originally posted at
2020-06-13T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Will stop working and crash your computer
Worked great, until it stopped. Now, upon insertion of any card, it will crash your computer filesystem and any application trying to access the filesystem, requiring a hard reset. Beware! SeeWorked great, until it stopped. Now, upon insertion of any card, it will crash your computer filesystem and any application trying to access the filesystem, requiring a hard reset. Beware! Seek alternatives.k alternatives.
barronlroth
Originally posted at
2020-03-25T20:00:00
Rated 2 out of 5
Doesn't work with MacBook Pro 16" without USB hub
I am unable to make this card reader work with my 2019 MacBook Pro 16" unless I connect it via a USB hub. I have tried several different USB-C to USB-Micro B cables as well as USB-C to USB-A cables with a USB-A to USB-Micro B converter. My MacBook does not recognize the reader with any of these cables. However if I use a USB hub, I can connect via either a USB-C or USB-A port and it work. I don't understand why this reader will not work directly connected my MacBook.
Danny N.
Originally posted at
2020-03-24T08:23:37
Rated 5 out of 5
Fast delivery
I received the memory card reader fast! Adorama is the best place to get all my camera gear!!
Carol H.
2020-03-23T20:00:00
Rated 2 out of 5
Crashes my system with SD card
Purchased in April, 2019, to support my new Z6 (and my son's Z7). Continues to work fine for that purpose, and would rate 5 stars, but for two things: 1) When trying to download images from SD cards last fall, it not only crashed Lightroom, but it also completely crashed the filesystem on my Windows 10 computer, when the card was left in. Those crashes occurred with SD cards from Pentax 645Z and Canon R as recently as last week. It actually downloaded images from my Sony RX100 last week without incident. 2) I emailed my problem to the address repeatedly given in these reviews on 3/17. Six days later, I have received no reply. My son purchased a Z7 last summer, and at my recommendation he purchased this reader. He has had no problems as of now. Last week when the reader crashed my Lightroom trying to download SD from Canon R, we rebooted and hooked his reader up. It worked fine.
Rsprung
Originally posted at
2020-03-17T09:55:19
Rated 5 out of 5
Sony XQD/SDxc II Card reader review
This card reader and my new computer are amazing. I have never experienced a faster download of Raw files from my Nikon D850. I downloaded 100 files in less that 8 seconds.
Steve
2020-03-17T09:47:22
Rated 5 out of 5
Sony XQD/SDxcII card reader review
This card reader and my new computer are amazing. I have never experienced a faster download of Raw files from my Nikon D850. I downloaded 100 files in less that 8 seconds.
Steve T.
2020-02-24T06:44:05
Rated 5 out of 5
Downloads from the card fast and works as expected
Kinda pricy but it works well and has been fast and dependable
Maxfield W.
2020-02-06T09:03:58
Rated 5 out of 5
SONY Dual card reader saves big money on XQD cards
The Sony Dual card reader works like a charm with my Surface Pro 3. One interesting aspect is that I can load both the XQD card and an SD card together, then read and write back and forth between the two cards. This means that I can shoot with the XQD card in my Nikon Z7 and later copy the images to a much less expensive SD card for storage. I then erase the XQD card and continue to make new images the next day. Simply put, I do not need as many of the very expensive XQD cards.
DWIGHT K.
2020-01-20T23:27:46
Rated 1 out of 5
Not all that impressed, other options are available!
The spring loading mechanism is very shallow to get a grasp of the SD card. Unit also got a bit warm and got me worried. Their is another option and it is great!!!
Rakesh P.
2020-01-14T19:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Stopped working after a few months
The reader worked fine for a few months but today it stopped working. I tried changing USB cables, using different cards (both SD and XQD) and different computers but to no avail. Very disappointing for a premium priced product.
aghalide
Originally posted at
2020-01-02T07:58:58
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent
Excellent product. I highly recommend it. Dual slot for both my D850 cards in one solution...
MICHAEL S.
2019-12-27T07:53:44
Rated 5 out of 5
Compact reader
Not had very long but it works just fine
Linda W.
2019-12-25T10:25:53
Rated 5 out of 5
It’s a Card T
Works as it should for XQD and SD cards. It is a little pricey—as is everything else with XQD. And no, it won’t read Compact Flash cards. I’m guessing that CFExpress will bring yet another card reader to buy.
SAM R.
2019-12-24T07:28:18
Rated 5 out of 5
Sony XQD card reader quick overview.
This card reader fulfills its purpose well and appears to be reliable thus far. My only issues are that the plastic it's made of seems cheap and fragile and the card slots are very exposed to dust/debris. Other than that you get a great product for the price, would definitely recommend or buy again if needed.
Dominick B.
2019-12-15T09:36:58
Rated 5 out of 5
Great little reader
Great card reader, this two in one card reader convenient and works as it should. Would recommend to a friend.
Kat S.
2019-12-10T19:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Failed after a few uses
I got a few uses out of this product before it stopped working completely. Had to get it refunded, but now have no replacement option. Many, many reviews online showing the same issue with this reader.
Anon_1
Originally posted at
2019-12-10T07:34:44
Rated 5 out of 5
Sony XQD Card Reader
Great Product and fast
Derek G.
2019-11-24T17:39:07
Rated 5 out of 5
XQD memory cards means the Sony Memory Card Reader
The Sony MRW-E90 Dual XQD/SD USB 3.1 Memory Card Reader does just as it is advertised to do. If you going to get XQDs memory cards you best by get one of these readers.
John J.
2019-11-05T10:14:58
Rated 5 out of 5
Great card reader.... its fast...!
Sony always offers grest products....its fast
DAVE M.
2019-11-05T08:04:57
Rated 5 out of 5
Two card family.
This dual card reader is perfect for a two(XQD/SD) camera family. When I bought my Z6 it required me to buy a reader at the time they didn't have this available so I'm stuck with a single XQD reader. The cord is too short.
ALBIN J.
2019-10-28T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Stopped Working
Bought this product in June, 2019 and used it to review images on a Macbook Pro. Worked fine for about ten uses. Recently put in SD or XQD cards and the images will not appear. The red in use light momentarily turns on then turns turns off and can't view and download images. Will see what Sony has to say.
GB 2.
Originally posted at
2019-09-24T08:34:22
Rated 5 out of 5
Very fast card reader, easy to use, files are dowloaded in a easy way with this reader. I will recommend this product to other buyers
Very good reader, recommended.
Cesar S.
2019-09-19T07:36:20
Rated 5 out of 5
Super fast uploads
Don't have technical specs, but I can upload RAW images from an entire football game in a matter of minutes. Super fast workflow.
Kim S.
2019-09-17T07:37:42
Rated 4 out of 5
Easy to use
Easy to use and set up plug and play.
John F.
2019-08-28T05:49:54
Rated 5 out of 5
fast reader
The Sony MRW-E90 Dual XQD/SD USB 3.1 Memory Card Reader is great it reads all my caed fromt he first xcd card Sony made.. fast reader
MICHAEL C.
2019-08-27T10:12:30
Rated 5 out of 5
Good Device
This Card Reader is easy to use and works efficiently.
Karen S.
Sony MRW-E90 Specifications
Compatibility
XQD memory card ver. 1.0/2.0
SDXC/SDHC UHS-II memory card
SDXC/SDHC UHS-I memory card
SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cardInterface
USB 3.1
Operating Temperature
41 to 104 deg F (5 to 40 deg C)
Power Requirements
USB bus powered
Dimensions
1.97 x 0.56 x 3.86" (5 x 1.42 x 9.8cm)
Weight
1.83 oz (51.88g)
UPC Code
027242898066
About Sony MRW-E90
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Worth the money.
By PAUL D.
I never thought I would pay $for a card reader, but when you pay top dollar for a XQD card you need a good reader to go along and the Sony is that. The added SD slot just makes it that much better.
Works great.
By Susie M.
Works as advertised. Prompt shipping . Informative website .
Sony MRW-E90 provides a direct transfer of SD and XQD card data to your computer, freeing up your camera devices for what they were intended to do - take pictures. Compatible with XQD series and UHS-I/II SD memory cards, this MRW-E90 is USB bus powered and doesn't need a separate power supply.
What's in the box:
- Sony MRW-E90 Reader
- micro-USB 3.0 B to USB 3.0 A Cable Connecting Cable
- Sony 1 Year Warranty