ZOWEETEK CAC Reader USB C, CAC Card Reader Military, DOD Military USB Common Access CAC, Compatible with Windows 10/11, Mac OS 10.15 and Linux (Type C)

This is one of the better CAC/smartcard readers I've used. It reads nearly always on the first insert, and you don't have to unplug it/plug it back in to "reset" the reader before it will read the card. Several others (even the ones supplied by my workplace) take a couple of tries or have to be reset often.

My wife uses the ZOWEETEK CAC Reader on her Macbook laptop and it works fine. Done sir done.

It doesn't require drivers.Excellent, thanks to its convenient size, it can be taken anywhere. It detects ID cards and allows you to carry out procedures with various institutions.

I’m in the military and this works great! Can use it on my phone or my laptop! Very useful!

Quality is about what you would expect but it does what a CAC Scanner should and have not had any problems.

I purchased two of these at one time because I've learned most of these card readers only last about 6 months and they go out without warning. Since I need them to do my job, I like to have one on backup. Anyway, the first one lasted about 3 days. On the third day, it just wouldn't light-up for no apparent reason and was dead! I immediately got the second one out. It was fine at first. After about 3 hours, I unplugged it from one side of my computer to move it to the other side to make room for my charger. When unplugging it, the metal part pulled away from the plastic part and...it was dead! It should not have been this "flimsy" and easy to brake. My next issue is I had trouble getting a refund because it had been more than 30 days since I purchased them. I didn't use them right away because I purchased them for "backup." They finally agreed to give me a credit for 80%, so I was only out for 20%. When I returned them, I wrote on them with Sharpie that they are defective, so hopefully they are not resold.

The ZOWEETEK CAC Reader USB-C stands out as a well-integrated and high-quality smart card reader compared to other options on the market. Initially, I had some doubts regarding its build quality and synchronization, but after testing, it performs flawlessly with no connection issues. The card insertion mechanism is smooth, and the sensor provides a reliable and responsive reading experience, making authentication effortless. While the overall design is excellent, a slightly longer cable—about 5 cm more—would have improved flexibility, especially when used with a hub. Compatibility is broad, supporting Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15, and Linux, ensuring seamless operation across various systems. For those needing a durable and efficient CAC reader, this is a top-tier choice.

Ordered in December and it worded perfectly. It's now April and it only reads the card intermittently. Instead of getting a green light when I first put the card in, I have to spend several minutes moving it around incrementally until I can get a green light to stay on. I feel like I should have gotten more than 3 months of good functionality out of this.