SonyMRWG2 CFexpress Card Reader

I needed a card reader that could transfer video footage off my DSLR and videocam SD cards at or near the advertised read speeds. I tried the San Disk / Western Digital Pro reader and had high hopes. Boy was I disappointed. No matter the OS, port, card, cable that thing never read my 200 MB/s reads cards higher than 95 MB/s.Confused I started to wonder if that device was incapable of reaching the card advertised speeds which seemed odd. I can understand a 10-20 MB/s off, but this was less than half the advertised speed. I looked around for alternatives - at around $80 was something several folks said melted while in use, so that was out. So I had to pony up for this Sony card reader.The Sony MRWG2 was able to read and write very close to the advertised card speeds to my delight. It comes with not just one but two cables (USB A and USB C) which is very thoughtful. It is more compact than the San Disk Pro reader. The SD card slot is the spring load type, so you push the card all the way in and it gets "locked" into place. You need to push it to eject it out with the spring. This is like most cameras and other professional equipment. I prefer this over the simple slide in, slide out card slots like the ones on the other card reader I tried.I didn't plan to spend this much on a card reader. However considering my experience with the $50 alternative from a well known brand, I rather pay the price and have the ability to transfer off the cards at or near the advertised read speeds.Attached some speed tests with this card reader. Cards were advertised to support 280 MB/s R and 150 MB/s W and 280 MB/s R and 205 MB/s W.

It's expensive compared to others but for the CF Express in newer Sony cameras and still being able to do UHS II, it's fast and well built I'm nice only having one reader to remember

It's worth it.

Works like a charm. Even reads cards my other reader thinks are bad. The single slot will take BOTH the CFexpress and SD cards. I didn't know that when I ordered. Just flip the SD card upside down and put in same slot. Solid metal case and rubber feet keep the unit in place.

Solidly made and I trust it with my more expensive CFExpress Type A card. One of the few products in the makers now that support this type of card. Reading and writing blazing fast and I am totally satisfied with it. Expensive but worth it though.

...gets too hot.

Someone made this card reader to last a long time and not damage cards by overheating. Card reader is encased in a heavy heat sink. This is a bit more expensive, but it was made to last.

Forget about cheaper alternatives if you're concerned about reliability and speed. This Sony is bit more expensive for a reason. It's built like a tank and it won't overheat your media like the cheaper models will. Plus, it looks great while performing great.Note to media managers...this card reader is the only way to go.