UGREEN CM898 65095 Magnetic USB-C UHS-II Card Reader with 100W PD
Overview
UGREEN 65095 is a magnetic USB-C card reader with full-size SD and microSD/TF slots plus USB-C Power Delivery pass-through. This model guide separates connector bandwidth from real card performance and explains every important compatibility boundary before you move valuable files.
- SKU 65095
- 1 × full-size SD; 1 × microSD/TF
What it does well.
Key features
Reader role. a magnetic USB-C card reader with full-size SD and microSD/TF slots plus USB-C Power Delivery pass-through.
Host connection. USB-C host connection through the supplied USB-C data cable; a separate USB-C PD input accepts a compatible charger.
Card layout. 1 × full-size SD; 1 × microSD/TF.
Practical speed. Up to 312MB/s on the SD 4.0/UHS-II path with a suitable UHS-II card, host and workload. UHS-I cards remain limited by their card mode and actual sustained rate.
Model check: Similar-looking UGREEN readers can differ in host plug, card protocol, simultaneous access, extra USB ports and charging. Match SKU 65095 rather than buying by appearance alone.
Ports, slots and connection map
Host side: USB-C host connection through the supplied USB-C data cable; a separate USB-C PD input accepts a compatible charger.
Reader and accessory side: 1 × full-size SD; 1 × microSD/TF.
Extra function: USB-C PD 3.0 pass-through accepts up to 100W input. Delivered charging is negotiated among charger, cable, reader and host and may be lower. No charger is shown in the package.
Direction rule: A card reader is a host accessory. It must connect to a device that can act as a USB host; connecting two accessories together does not create a host.
Speed explained without the marketing blur
USB/interface ceiling. Up to 10Gbps USB link is advertised by UGREEN official regional material; this is an interface ceiling, not a memory-card speed.
Memory-card ceiling. Up to 312MB/s on the SD 4.0/UHS-II path with a suitable UHS-II card, host and workload. UHS-I cards remain limited by their card mode and actual sustained rate.
UHS generation. SD 4.0 / UHS-II, backward compatible with UHS-I; a UHS-II card is required for the 312MB/s class.
Real-world result. The slowest link wins: card, slot mode, reader controller, host port, file system, thermal state, file sizes and simultaneous activity all matter.
Never equate 5Gbps or 10Gbps with card speed. USB values describe theoretical link signalling. SD and microSD media usually operate at much lower sustained rates, and many small files transfer more slowly than one large sequential file.
Card formats, capacity and file systems
Supported card families. SD, SDHC, SDXC, SDUC, microSD/TF, microSDHC and microSDXC; UHS-I and UHS-II media as supported by the slot and host.
Capacity boundary. Up to 2TB is stated in the model manual. The host operating system must also understand the card capacity and file system.
File-system caveat. The card must use a format the host understands. exFAT is common for large removable media; FAT32 has file-size limits; NTFS and vendor-specific formats may not mount on phones/tablets.
Write-protect reminder. A full-size SD card with its lock tab engaged may be readable but not writable. The reader cannot override the card's mechanical write-protect state.
Compatible devices and systems
Compatible device class: USB-C iPhone 15/16-series and later compatible models, USB-C iPad, MacBook and compatible USB-C phones, tablets and computers.
Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android where the USB-C port supports USB host/OTG storage..
Mobile rule: The phone or tablet must support USB host/OTG storage. The magnetic ring is for positioning only; it does not create USB compatibility or wireless charging.
USB-C is only a shape. A USB-C port can be charging-only, data-capable, OTG-capable or video-capable. Confirm the host function.
Apps and permissions. On phones/tablets, use Files, Photos or the manufacturer's supported file manager and allow removable-storage access when prompted.
Cases and clearance. A thick case can prevent full plug insertion. Remove it temporarily rather than forcing the connector.
Managed devices. Corporate policy, encrypted cards or restricted mobile profiles can block removable media even when hardware is compatible.
Use scenarios
Scenario 1. Import UHS-II camera photos and video to a USB-C laptop.
Scenario 2. Review compatible camera media on a USB-C iPhone or tablet.
Scenario 3. Charge a compatible host while the reader is connected.
Scenario 4. Keep the reader positioned against a phone for a tidier mobile workflow.
Setup and usability guidance
- Confirm SKU 65095, the required host connector and the card format before insertion.
- If using a phone or tablet, enable or confirm OTG/USB-host storage and make sure the battery has enough charge.
- Insert the memory card straight into its matching slot in the orientation shown by the slot label. Never force it.
- Connect the reader to the host. Wait for the removable volume to appear in Files, Finder, File Explorer or the supported mobile app.
- Copy a small test file first. Then start the main transfer and keep the device, cable and cards still.
- Verify copied folders, file counts and several representative files before treating the transfer as a backup.
- Use Eject or Unmount, wait for activity to finish, then disconnect by the connector housing rather than the cable.
What this product does
- a magnetic USB-C card reader with full-size SD and microSD/TF slots plus USB-C Power Delivery pass-through.
- Provides 1 × full-size SD; 1 × microSD/TF.
- Works within the documented speed and compatibility limits.
- Supports the stated host and card families when the operating system can mount them.
- not a wireless reader, MagSafe charger, data-recovery tool, internal phone-storage expander or guarantee of 312MB/s on microSD/UHS-I cards.
- It does not repair corrupted media, recover deleted files or guarantee that damaged cards will mount.
- It does not make one copy into a backup; keep another copy on separate storage.
- It does not guarantee every illustrated device, card capacity or speed without the required host capability.
What to do
Do: label cards. Separate blank, active and backed-up cards. Locking or labelling completed media prevents accidental erasure.
Do: verify before erasing. Open several copied files and compare counts or checksums for critical work.
Do: keep connectors clean. Use a dry, dust-free environment and store the reader where slot contacts are protected.
Do: eject safely. Unmount every active volume and wait for activity to stop before removal.
Do not: remove during writing. Disconnecting during import, deletion, formatting or metadata updates can corrupt the file system.
Do not: force media. Wrong orientation or the wrong card family can bend contacts or crack the card.
Do not: format the wrong disk. Confirm the volume name, capacity and path before erase or format operations.
Do not: trust one copy. Portable cards fail, get lost and can be overwritten. Maintain a separate backup.
Warnings and limitations
Heat and moisture: keep the reader dry and ventilated. Mild warmth during sustained transfer can be normal; disconnect if there is unusual heat, smell, deformation or repeated resets.
Power: USB-C PD 3.0 pass-through accepts up to 100W input. Delivered charging is negotiated among charger, cable, reader and host and may be lower. No charger is shown in the package.
Card handling: do not touch contacts, bend cards, use cracked adapters or insert nested adapters that do not fit cleanly.
Formatting: formatting deletes the file-system index and can make recovery difficult. Back up first and confirm the target device's preferred format.
Critical data: no reader can guarantee recovery from failing media. Stop repeated write attempts on a card showing errors and seek professional recovery help if the files are irreplaceable.
Troubleshooting
Card does not appear. Reseat the card and reader, confirm slot orientation, test one card at a time, remove an obstructing case and check OTG/file-system support.
Card is read-only. Check the SD lock tab, operating-system permissions, card health and whether the file system was mounted read-only after errors.
Transfer is slower than expected. Use one card, a direct high-speed host port and large sequential files; confirm the card's own sustained rating and negotiated UHS mode.
Reader disconnects. Remove high-power USB peripherals, connect a suitable PD/powered path where this model supports it, and avoid loose extensions.
Phone cannot see files. Use the Files/Photos app, enable OTG, grant storage permission and verify the card uses a phone-supported format such as exFAT/FAT32.
Copied file will not open. Compare the original, copy again to a different destination and stop using a card that reports I/O, CRC or corruption errors.
Final model check
Confirm SKU 65095, USB-C host connection through the supplied USB-C data cable; a separate USB-C PD input accepts a compatible charger, and 1 × full-size SD; 1 × microSD/TF. Then match the UHS mode, capacity, simultaneous-access rule and mobile/charging requirements before ordering.
At a glance.
- Brand / SKU
- UGREEN 65095
- Product role
- a magnetic USB-C card reader with full-size SD and microSD/TF slots plus USB-C Power Delivery pass-through
- Host connection
- USB-C host connection through the supplied USB-C data cable; a separate USB-C PD input accepts a compatible charger
- Slots / ports
- 1 × full-size SD; 1 × microSD/TF
- Simultaneous behaviour
- The media confirms both slots and UHS-II support but does not state a guaranteed two-card simultaneous transfer mode. Treat one-card-at-a-time use as the conservative workflow.
- Interface ceiling
- Up to 10Gbps USB link is advertised by UGREEN official regional material; this is an interface ceiling, not a memory-card speed.
- Card performance
- Up to 312MB/s on the SD 4.0/UHS-II path with a suitable UHS-II card, host and workload. UHS-I cards remain limited by their card mode and actual sustained rate.
- UHS/card mode
- SD 4.0 / UHS-II, backward compatible with UHS-I; a UHS-II card is required for the 312MB/s class.
- Card formats
- SD, SDHC, SDXC, SDUC, microSD/TF, microSDHC and microSDXC; UHS-I and UHS-II media as supported by the slot and host.
- Capacity/file-system note
- Up to 2TB is stated in the model manual. The host operating system must also understand the card capacity and file system.
- Operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android where the USB-C port supports USB host/OTG storage.
- Build
- compact magnetic body, removable USB-C cable and supplied magnetic ring for non-magnetic compatible device surfaces
- Approx. dimensions
- Approx. 61 × 61 × 12.4mm body; about 80g in official regional material
- Model
- CM898 / 65095
- Host interface
- USB-C; up to 10Gbps advertised link
- Card slots
- 1 × SD; 1 × microSD/TF
- Card standard
- SD 4.0 / UHS-II; backward compatible with UHS-I
- Maximum advertised card speed
- Up to 312MB/s with suitable UHS-II equipment
- PD input
- USB-C PD 3.0, up to 100W input
- Magnetic function
- Mechanical positioning only
- Card capacity
- Up to 2TB stated in model manual
1 × UGREEN CM898 card reader, 1 × USB-C data cable, 1 × magnetic ring, 1 × instruction manual
Memory cards, phone, tablet, computer, camera, charger, external drive and other illustrated accessories are not included unless explicitly named above or in the selected offer.
Questions buyers ask.
What exactly is UGREEN 65095?
a magnetic USB-C card reader with full-size SD and microSD/TF slots plus USB-C Power Delivery pass-through.
Which host connection does it need?
USB-C host connection through the supplied USB-C data cable; a separate USB-C PD input accepts a compatible charger.
Which card slots or ports are provided?
1 × full-size SD; 1 × microSD/TF.
Can it access more than one card at a time?
The media confirms both slots and UHS-II support but does not state a guaranteed two-card simultaneous transfer mode. Treat one-card-at-a-time use as the conservative workflow.
Is 10Gbps the actual card speed?
No. Up to 10Gbps USB link is advertised by UGREEN official regional material; this is an interface ceiling, not a memory-card speed. Up to 312MB/s on the SD 4.0/UHS-II path with a suitable UHS-II card, host and workload. UHS-I cards remain limited by their card mode and actual sustained rate.
Does it support UHS-II speed?
SD 4.0 / UHS-II, backward compatible with UHS-I; a UHS-II card is required for the 312MB/s class.
What card formats and capacities can I use?
SD, SDHC, SDXC, SDUC, microSD/TF, microSDHC and microSDXC; UHS-I and UHS-II media as supported by the slot and host. Up to 2TB is stated in the model manual. The host operating system must also understand the card capacity and file system.
Will it work with a phone or tablet?
The phone or tablet must support USB host/OTG storage. The magnetic ring is for positioning only; it does not create USB compatibility or wireless charging.
Which file system should I use?
Use a format supported by both the host and destination device. exFAT is common for large removable media; FAT32 has a 4GB single-file limit; NTFS often fails on phones/tablets.
How should I remove a card safely?
Finish every transfer, close apps using the volume, choose Eject or Unmount, wait for activity to stop, then remove the card and reader without pulling the cable.
What is included in the package?
1 × UGREEN CM898 card reader, 1 × USB-C data cable, 1 × magnetic ring, 1 × instruction manual.