

The previous FCR-HS3 topped out at 89.6 MB/s read and 84.3 MB/s write speed with SD cards. In addition to supporting UHS-II SD cards, the FCR-HS4 provided good performance with UHS-I cards: up to 97.7 MB/s read and 91.8 MB/s write speeds. Both cards performed slightly better in the Lexar SR2 Reader.

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The Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 32GB card provided 255.4 MB/s sequential read speed, while the Lexar Professional 2000X 32GB UHS-II card provided 231.1 MB/s sequential write speed. The highest speeds were measured using UHS-II SD cards. Memory card performance was tested with CompactFlash, SD and microSD cards. It fits securely in the back of the reader and provides enough length to reach the back of most computers. A black USB 3.0 cable is included and measures about 40-inches long.

The reader has a micro USB 3 plug on the back side. The CompactFlash card inserts to about 3/4 inch depth which should protect against bent pins. The SD card slot is slightly deeper than the earlier FCR-HS3 to accommodate UHS-II cards that have an extra row of contacts. The light blinks at a stead rate when a card is accessed.īoth ComapactFlash and SD card slots operate smoothly when inserting and removing cards. The Kingston logo on top illuminates when a card is present. A honeycomb pattern on top and beveled edges add style, while two strips of rubber on the bottom prevent the read from sliding on smooth surfaces. The FCR-HS4 features white high-gloss plastic and grey brushed metal case. The FCR-HS4 adds UHS-II SD card support as well as improved performance with CompactFlash and UHS-I SD cards. The FCR-HS4 is similar in appearance to the Kingston FCR-HS3. It supports USB 3.0 for maximum transfer speed and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. It has slots for Secure Digital (SD, SDHC, SDXC), Compact Flash Type I & II (UDMA 0-7), micro SD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) and Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memeory Stick DUO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick M2). The Kingston USB3.0 High-Speed Media Reader FCR-HS4 is a multi-format memory card reader. Kingston FCR-HS4 Card Reader Review Introduction
