March 12th, 2025 Author: Jason Cooper

In an era where speed, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology define our expectations for even the most basic gadgets, the Vivitar 10-in-1 Card Reader feels like a relic from a bygone age. Marketed as a versatile hub for memory card users and available at most Walmart stores across the country, this device promises convenience and compatibility at a budget-friendly price. You can stroll into your local Walmart, pluck it off the shelf (or order it online at Walmart.com under item number 5860465700), and walk away thinking you’ve scored a deal. But after putting it through rigorous testing with a variety of SD cards, I’m left with one inescapable conclusion: this card reader is a frustrating disappointment, particularly when it comes to its SD card slots. While the other ports showed passable performance in limited testing, the SD slots—the supposed centerpiece of this “10-in-1” device—are stuck in the past, likely hobbling along at USB 2.0 speeds despite being part of what should be a USB 3.2-capable hub. Let’s unpack this underwhelming gadget and explore why it fails to deliver.