
Sony today announced the MRW-S3 -world’s fastest UHS-II SD/microSD card reader and USB Hub with USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 100W USB Power Delivery (USB PD) and HDMI output capability support. The world’s fastest UHS-II SD and microSD card reader Sony MRW-S3 handles everything from high-resolution RAW image files to 4K videos. It also allows the user to maximise their creativity with more time to spend on retouching and editing content. The Sony MRW-S3 has a HDMI output with 4K 30fps capabilities, to connect to external monitors without the hassle of carrying extra adaptors or sacrificing limited ports on PC.

The MRW-S3 is the fastest USB Hub supporting USB 3.1 Gen 2 and provides ultra high-speed data transfer of up to 1000MB/s. This brings out the full speed of each USB device so that professionals can make the most of their high-speed external SSDs like Sony’s SL-M and SL-C TOUGH specification series. In addition, the MRW-S3 can receive up to 100W USB Power Delivery (USB PD) to ensure stable and reliable connections with USB devices. Users can be notified by the USB power level indicators if each port is ready to be connected at max power supply levels, eliminating worries of sudden disconnection due to poor power management.

The powerful Sony MRW – S3 USB Hub has a durable aluminium body with a wave surface to prevent scratches, while the grip makes handling easier than ever, especially when connecting and disconnecting devices. The MRW-S3 weighs a mere 95g and comes with a detachable USB-C to USB-C cable for connecting to the host PC and helps prevent cable damage. This cable also can be used for connecting to USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices or to a USB PD AC adapter up to 100W, thanks to its embedded eMarker. The Sony MRW-S3 is a one-stop solution for fast and reliable data transfer in the form of a handy USB Hub. The MRW-S3 will be available from autumn 2019.