ORICO introduces a MagSafe-style magnetic USB-C card reader designed for on-the-go creators, offering fast data transfer, dual SD card slots, and direct ProRes recording for iPhone users, promising to simplify mobile workflows.
ORICO has launched a magnetic USB-C card reader aimed at mobile creators who need to move fast on set. The device uses MagSafe-style attachment to fix to the back of an iPhone, reducing the clutter of cables and making it easier to keep storage, transfer and charging in one compact accessory. According to the company, it is designed for workflows centred on shooting, offloading and powering devices without constant interruption.
The unit combines dual SD and microSD card slots with USB 3.0 support and a claimed transfer rate of up to 104MB/s for card reads. It also adds a USB-C port rated at 5Gbps, so users can connect external drives or other accessories while moving large files. ORICO says the reader can handle simultaneous dual-card access, which should cut down on repeated swapping for photographers and videographers working with multiple memory cards.
A key selling point is direct ProRes recording for recent iPhone Pro models, with ORICO positioning the device as a way to record footage straight to external storage rather than filling the phone’s internal memory. The accessory also includes a 3.5mm audio input for monitoring or recording, and a 100W Power Delivery pass-through port so the phone or a connected laptop can charge while data is being transferred. ORICO adds that the product is intended for iPhone, iPad Pro, MacBook, Android devices and any other USB-C system, although some older iPhones may need an OTG adapter.
In practical terms, the appeal is straightforward: fewer bottlenecks for creators who shoot on a phone and need a single hub for media ingestion and power. ORICO also notes setup caveats, including formatting cards as exFAT for stable use and limiting external ProRes recording to 1080p because of card-speed constraints. That makes the device less a general-purpose dock than a focused mobile production tool, designed to sit between a camera roll, removable storage and a charging cable.
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