This 3 card readers in 1 plugs directly into your device's USB-C port and allows you to quickly transfer images and data bi-directionally.<br><b>USB-C Card Reader - USB 3.1</b><br>Enhance the functionality of the USB-C port on your laptop even more by adding a USB 3.1 multi-slot card reader and writer. IOGEAR's USB-C 3-Slot Card Reader/Writer plugs directly into your device's USB-C port and operates at USB 3.1 Generation 1 speed to quickly transfer images and data bi-directionally. The USB 3.1 equipped Reader-C allows you to transfer high-resolution images, video and data at the SuperSpeed rate of 5Gbps. The Reader-C is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and its multifunctional design includes 3 different ports that support up to 9 card types making it versatile enough to be the only card reader you need.<br><b>Expand Your Memory Storage</b><br>The Reader-C is equipped with its own attached USB cable, and since it is fully powered by your USB 3.1 port no external power supply is needed. Truly plug and play, the card reader requires no drivers or installations. The card reader is also hot-swappable and its compact, lightweight design makes it easy to take it with you everywhere you go. So if you find yourself constantly having to free up your memory cards, you'll want the Reader-C close at hand to enjoy unlimited storage space.