Only if you’re on Windows and comfortable manually troubleshooting driver conflicts. Otherwise, look at a reader from a brand like Identiv or SCM that has more mature software.

I purchased the Rocketek Smart Card Reader primarily for accessing government and banking websites that require a CAC or Common Access Card. Hardware-wise, the reader itself is fine—plug-and-play for the most part. However, this review focuses specifically on the .

Gets the job done, but software needs a modern refresh Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)

Skip the included mini-CD (most laptops don’t have drives anymore). Download the latest driver directly from Rocketek’s support page, but don’t expect much beyond the bare minimum.