Saicoo® DOD Military USB Common Access CAC Smart Card Reader, compatible with Windows (32/64bit) XP/Vista/ 7/8/10, Mac OS X

I picked up this Saicoo CAC reader to access military sites from home, and it’s mostly been a win. Plug-and-play on Windows 10? Check. No driver headaches? Check. Sleek black design that makes my desk look more official? Double check. The reader works well for most secure logins—think AKO, OWA, DKO, and the like. It’s compact, easy to use, and gets the job done without any drama. However, there are a couple of caveats. Some users have reported issues with Mac compatibility, especially when using newer USB-C ports or certain browsers. Additionally, there have been concerns about the drivers containing malware, so I’d advise downloading them from trusted sources only and scanning them before installation. In summary, if you're looking for a budget-friendly CAC reader that does the job on Windows, this one fits the bill. Just be cautious with driver downloads and check compatibility if you're on a Mac.

Works great after I manually installed the included driver. Running the driver installer did NOT fix anything in my case, since even after a reboot it was still using the (broken) default Windows driver. Once you get it installed correctly, the device appears in device manager as "Realtek USB Smart Card reader" and works well.

It’s very easy to use and works for Europe id

Works great!

Just started a new contract and needed a CAC card reader. This has worked as expected. No complaints from me! Very light and easy to take with me when I need to travel.