Best Sonnet products in the Card readers category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Sonnet products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Sonnet SF3 Series - Red MINI-MAG Edition - Memory Case
When you shoot on RED, chances are your footage is captured to RED MINI-MAG media, known for its quality and durability. With the move to shooting in 8K and at high frame rates, those cards fill up faster than ever—the need for a tool that accelerates offloading footage from multiple cards is greater than ever, too. The Sonnet SF3 Series - RED MINI-MAG Pro Card Reader is the ultimate tool for the job.
Featuring a dual-port, 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface, this RED approved reader ingests footage from RED MINI-MAG memory cards to any Mac, Windows, or Linux computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports—on location, in the studio, or in the edit suite—at the fastest speeds the cards will support.
Mac Compatibility:
- Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt port with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter plus Thunderbolt cable (both sold separately)
- macOS 10.12.6 or later
- macOS Mojave compatible
Windows Compatibility:
- Computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Windows 10 (64-bit Edition Version 1903 or greater)
Linux Compatibility:
- Linux computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Linux Kernel 5.0 or later.
2. Sonnet SF3 Series - AJA Pak Media Thunderbolt Pro Card Reader
The Sonnet SF3 Series - AJA Pak Media Thunderbolt Pro Card Reader is a powerful card reader designed specifically for the needs of creative professionals. With an impressive data transfer rate of up to 1030 Mbit/s, this device enables fast and efficient data transfer between memory cards and computers. It is compatible with a variety of systems, including the Apple M1 and M2 Series as well as Intel Macs, making it a flexible solution for different work environments. The external card reader features a PCI Express interface and offers two slots for memory cards, allowing for simultaneous use of multiple cards. Its robust construction and compact design make it ideal for mobile use, while the included PCIe and Thunderbolt cables ensure easy integration into existing setups.
- High data transfer rate of up to 1030 Mbit/s
- Compatible with Apple M1 and M2 Series as well as Intel Macs
- Two slots for simultaneous use of memory cards
- External form factor for flexible applications.
3. Sonnet SF3 Series CFexpress/XQD Pro
Sonnet SF3 Series CFexpress/XQD Pro - Card Reader (XQD, CFexpress 2.0 Type B) - Thunderbolt 3
Product Type: Card Reader - External
Supported Memory Cards: XQD Memory Card, CFexpress 2.0 Card Type B
Host Interface: Thunderbolt 3
Dimensions:
Width: 14.7 cm
Depth: 8.83 cm
Height: 3.56 cm
Interfaces Required:
Ports: 2 x 24-pin USB-C
Miscellaneous:
Required Operating System: Windows 10 or later, Apple macOS Sierra 10.12.6 or later
Accessories Included: Power Adapter, Thunderbolt Cable, ThunderLok3 Mounting Clip
RoHS Marking
Shipping Weight: 1 kg.
4. Sonnet SF3 Series - SxS PRO X Card Reader - Thunderbolt 3 *New
SF3 Series - SxS PRO X Card Reader
Professional dual-slot SxS PRO X card reader for computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Superior dual-slot ingest performance
SxS professional memory cards are used in many past and current Sony and ARRI pro digital video cameras and camcorders. Sony’s latest cards—SxS PRO X—take a performance leap by offering nearly 3x the maximum read speeds over previous generation cards. While Sony Venice Cinema Camera and PXW-Z750 XDCAM exploit SxS PRO X cards’ enhanced performance capabilities, even users of compatible Sony video cameras, such as PXW-X400 and PXW-Z450, can take advantage of the cards’ read speed potential.
Built for two – Read up to 2500 MB/s
Dual-slot ingest at maximum read speeds
The SF3 Series - SxS PRO X Card Reader easily reads all SxS memory cards at their rated speeds, with simultaneous aggregate performance of two cards up to 2500 MB/s.
5. Sonnet SF3 Series CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader - Card Reader (CFast Card Type II, CFast Car
SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader - Thunderbolt 3
The Sonnet reader employs dual card slots to take advantage of the tremendous bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 offers. Sonnet's CFast 2.0 Pro Reader, the industry's first card reader with Thunderbolt 3, can ingest files simultaneously from two cards at concurrent data transfer speeds up to 1,000 MB/s — more than double the average ingest speed of USB 3.0 card readers.
The compact CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader's shell is made from extruded aluminum, making it lightweight, rugged, and easily able to withstand heavy use. The reader features a user-replaceable, captive 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable with USB-C connector, and it is bus-powered with no power adapter required.
Mac Compatibility
Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports
macOS 10.12+
PC Compatibility
PC with Thunderbolt 3 ports
Windows 10
Technical Notes
Windows computers require the latest firmware (BIOS) and other drivers to support this product.
Card readers
CHF240.–
Sonnet SF3 Series CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader - Card Reader (CFast Card Type II, CFast Car
USB-C
6. Sonnet SxS Pro X - Card Reader (SxS Memory Card, SxS Pro, SxS Pro+, SxS-1, SxS Pro X)
The Sonnet SxS Pro X is an external memory card reader specifically designed for use with SxS memory cards. It supports a variety of SxS card formats, including SxS Pro, SxS Pro+, SxS-1, and SxS Pro X. With its Thunderbolt 3 interface, the card reader enables fast and efficient data transfer, making it an ideal choice for professionals in the media and entertainment industry. Its compact design and robust construction ensure that the device can be reliably used both in the studio and on the go. The card reader is compatible with common operating systems such as Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS, facilitating integration into existing workflows. User-friendly and high-performing, the Sonnet SxS Pro X is an essential tool for anyone who regularly works with SxS memory cards.
- Supports multiple SxS card formats, including SxS Pro and SxS Pro+
- Fast data transfer via Thunderbolt 3 interface
- Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS 10.12.6+
- Compact and robust design for mobile use.
Card readers
CHF255.–
Sonnet SxS Pro X - Card Reader (SxS Memory Card, SxS Pro, SxS Pro+, SxS-1, SxS Pro X)
Thunderbolt 3
7. Sonnet Echo III Desktop - System bus extension
For creative professionals using the latest portable, mini desktop, and all-in-one computers in their workflows, onboard processing power alone is not enough to get the job done. While these Mac, Windows, and Linux computers include high-performance Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports to support peripherals, they lack PCIe expansion slots to install specialty cards that add needed video and audio inputs, transcode data, and connect to high-speed shared storage and networks. Sonnet has a solution — the Echo III Desktop — a professional Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion system that enables you to connect three (up to) full-length (12.28 inches long) PCIe cards at the same time, via a single cable.
Echo III Desktop supports every Thunderbolt compatible, non-GPU PCIe 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 card available including video capture and transcoding; audio DSP; 6Gb or 12Gb SAS or SATA host bus adapter; 10Gb or 25Gb Ethernet; SSD storage; and other specialty types to your system.
8. Sonnet Pro - Card reader (P2 Card) - Thunderbolt
Ingest P2 content, fast
Sonnet's Thunderbolt Pro P2 Card Reader quickly transfers files from Panasonic P2 memory cards to your Mac (with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports) on location, in the studio, or in the edit suite. This single-slot reader’s ability to transfer data from P2 cards at much higher speeds than USB 2.0 card readers makes for a significantly more convenient and efficient workflow. Its value price makes it the most cost-effective P2 card reader available.
