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BASEQI Aluminum MicroSD Adapter for Microsoft Surface Book 2 15 Model 351A

Last Updated: September 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
498
Old Reviews
217
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 271 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Fit
 93
flush, surface book 2, surface book, slot, sits
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Fits in the surfacebook 2 15 inch performance base model perfectly. ... It fits so well it's almost as if it wants to stay there.  ...  "
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" ...  It is completely secure, out of the way, and won't snag on anything, yet leaves access to the fingernail groove from the top for ready removal if necessary.  ...  "
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" ...  Slides right in and fits perfectly!  ...  "
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" ...  Fits Surface Book 2 13" perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect fit for the Surface Book 2.  ...  "
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" ...  The adapter fits nicely flush with the computer and doesn’t stick out.  ...  "
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" ...  Slip it in the slot and boom, all set.  ...  "
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" ...  The new adapter fits perfectly and works.  ...  "
Storage
 48
micro sd card, microsd, surface book 2, surface book, flush
+83%
-17%
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" ...  This is the best product I have found for the inserting a mini SD card in a Microsoft Surface Book.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it with a 200GB SanDisk ultra card.  ...  "
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" ...  I upgraded to a Surface Book 2 15" from the Surface Pro 4 and wanted to keep my 200GB microSD.  ...  "
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" ...  But, when you start to transfer files to and from the speed drastically drops compare to when the SD card is connected direly without the adapter. ... Same SD without the adapter it transfers in minutes. ... Maybe the manufacture can start listing the best SD cards that work with it to avoid this data transfer issue.  ...  "
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" ...  Keeps the SD card flush with the edge of the base.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought a Samsung 512GB MicroSD card and inserted it into this BaseQI adapter, and the two items together gave me an extra 476 GB of space on my Surface Book computer! ... I really recommend this adapter and a Micro SD card if you want to add some extra space to a Surface Book.  ...  "
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" ...  A bit pricy for only being an micro SD card adapter but is a niche product so I can’t complain too much.  ...  "
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" ...  I able to leave my 400 Gig micro SD in the machine and not have to worry about which end of the Surface goes in the laptop first.  ...  "
Memory
 35
surface book, micro sd card, expand, surface book 2, hard drive
+91%
-9%
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" ...  I have a Surface Book 2 and often have the need for additional storage space.  ...  "
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" ...  Looking up how to mount the card so you can use it like a normally attached drive will show you the true usage of this coupled with a micro SD card.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great way to add more storage.  ...  "
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" ...  A must have in my opinion if you want extra storage.  ...  "
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" ...  now i have 2nd disk to store information.  ...  "
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" ...  Provide more storage capability  ...  "
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" ...  This is easily the best accessory for the Surface Book 2 to expand the disk space on the Surface Book up to 400 GB  ...  "
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" ...  It provides a low profile solution to additional storage. ... If you have a Surface Book you need this adapter, it allows easy memory expansion and fits seamlessly into the laptop.  ...  "
Ports
 27
card, surface book 2, microsd, flush, baseqi
+56%
-44%
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" ...  Adapter does not protrude from slot and mSD card works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  now on the bright side, when it works, it works like any other adapter .  ...  "
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" ...  I personally bought a UHS-I 256gb microSD for $120, and the speeds when using the adapter are actually HIGHER than when I used the default microSD adapter included in the package!  ...  "
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" ...  I use micro sad cards so of course I have to use an adapter. ... The way the card sticks out just sucks and this adapter solves that problem.  ...  "
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" ...  This adapter has solved that problem.  ...  "
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" ...  This adapter is pretty sweet.  ...  "
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" ...  A nice little setup that fits perfectly into the Surface Book 2 SD port.  ...  "
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" ...  The adapter fitted into the slot perfectly.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 17
laptop, surface book 2, microsoft, microsoft surface book, card
+76%
-24%
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" ...  This device makes the card flush to the tablet by turning the card sideways.  ...  "
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" ...  If you have a MS Surface Book one or two, this is a great addition.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great on my Surface Book  ...  "
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" ...  I have a Surface Book 2 and would strongly recommend this part to complete what is already an excellent device.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for Surface Book laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent for your Microsoft Surface Book 2 !  ...  "
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" ...  This is a must have if you own a Microsoft Surface book.  ...  "
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" ...  Works flawlessly with my Surface Book 2!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 14
difficult to remove, tool, take, pull, lip
+71%
-29%
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" ...  It is easy to remove unlike other reviews referenced.  ...  "
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" ...  only issue is that i had to return first (they made it easy).  ...  "
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" ...  The small lip makes it easy to pull out even with very short nails, but I it’s secure enough I get the impression it won’t ever come out on its own.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy in and easy out.  ...  "
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" ...  I would have prefer a slight bump with a lip that I can use to pull it out easier.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to take out and put back in.  ...  "
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" ...  It is easy to extract and well built.  ...  "
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" ...  It was super easy to install and instantly worked perfectly (I didn't even need to format!).  ...  "
Storage
 12
surface book 2, extra storage, surface book, storage space, space
+100%
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" ...  This thing is the perfect option for adding storage to your Surface Book!  ...  "
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" ...  gives me extra storage to my book 2  ...  "
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" ...  A must have in my opinion if you want extra storage.  ...  "
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" ...  This is literally the best accessory I can recommend for the SB if you need to increase your storage space and not have to worry about it getting broken off or sticking out like a sore thumb.  ...  "
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" ...  Doubled the storage of my wife's new Surface Book.  ...  "
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" ...  Gives the ability to add much needed storage.  ...  "
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" ...  no protrusion and is basically the most elegant way to expand the Storage on a Surface Book 2 without having the choose a higher spec model.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a Surface Book 2 and often have the need for additional storage space.  ...  "
Design
 12
surface book, finish, sits flush, looks great, aluminum
+100%
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" ...  sits flush along side of SB2, good color match.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits and looks great!  ...  "
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" ...  Looks get with my MS Book 2  ...  "
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" ...  Works and looks great .  ...  "
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" ...  Disappears into the slim edge.  ...  "
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" ...  At the moment I don't need to take it out, but from a design perspective it should have been looked at.  ...  "
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" ...  looks like it should have come with the computer.  ...  "
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" ...  It works perfectly and looks excellent.  ...  "
Build Quality
 12
plastic, finish, surface book, surface book 2, small
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Chipped my surface book 2 paint while trying to get it out.  ...  "
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" ...  Be careful not to push it too far into your PC or it is very difficult to remove.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels cheap and I doubt had it work that it would have lasted.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 11
months, remove, problems, mine, doa
+55%
-45%
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" ...  Fantastic, I've been using this for months now and it's never acted out.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the 3rd one I have ordered and all three are still working flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  Pretty cool, sadly did not work for more than a few weeks (stayed inserted in the computer).  ...  "
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" ...  No Problems encountered.  ...  "
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" ...  That worked just fine.  ...  "
Overall performance
 11
speeds, speed, slow, performance, surface book
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job well  ...  "
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" ...  does the job  ...  "
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" ...  JUST DOES THE JOB .  ...  "
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" ...  I have the 15 inch model and saved a few hundred dollars by going with the 512GB SSD version over the 1TB.  ...  "
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" ...  It did its job, couldn't ask for more.  ...  "
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" ...  Could not notice any issues with io speeds.  ...  "
Marketplace
 11
worked, exactly as advertised, works, thanks, thank
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  This worked exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you guys for making this.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks to Sean Ong for recommending this product.  ...  "
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" ...  Hope my review was helpful  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as described.  ...  "
Color
 9
match, surface book, sits flush, matched, flush
+67%
-33%
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" ...  color match is good.  ...  "
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" ...  sits flush along side of SB2, good color match.  ...  "
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" ...  More expensive that others, but it you want it to look great, color match and sit flush, this is what you need.  ...  "
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" ...  Good Quality and perfect colour match!  ...  "
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" ...  I've used it for a year or so and I honestly forget its there, it works perfectly and while the color is slightly off, I never notice it.  ...  "
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" ...  It is recessed in, color matched, and does the job perfectly.  ...  "
Product As Described
 7
worked, exactly as advertised, works
+100%
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" ...  This worked exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Comfort
 5
small, remove, pull, nails, lip
+60%
-40%
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" ...  It's sturdy and really just stays tight in there.  ...  "
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" ...  The small lip makes it easy to pull out even with very short nails, but I it’s secure enough I get the impression it won’t ever come out on its own.  ...  "
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" ...  I probably have to dig my fingernail a bit more in there than everyone else to pop it out, but that was still effortless.  ...  "
Price
 4
price, tag, bucks, 25, premium
+100%
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" ...  This is an awesome value.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice product, worth the extra premium.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every dollar  ...  "
Size
 4
small, size, pull, nails, lip
+100%
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" ...  Use it to put work presentations on to make them portable.  ...  "
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" ...  The small lip makes it easy to pull out even with very short nails, but I it’s secure enough I get the impression it won’t ever come out on its own.  ...  "
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" ...  gives me extra storage to my book 2  ...  "
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" ...  Disappears into the slim edge.  ...  "
Returns
 3
return, one, another
-100%
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" ...  I will try to return both items.  ...  "
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" ...  This was an insurmountable problem and I returned it to Amazon for a full refund.  ...  "
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" ...  Was hoping they'd just send another one, but you actually have to send this back and purchase another one.  ...  "

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