Yes it is USB3, yes the cable is included. What they never say or show is that it is a USB 3.0 micro cable. If you need a reader with an 18-inch cable, that's fine. If you need to route it from the back of the computer to the front, most likely it is NOT enough and you need to add USB3.0. Extension cord or buy a longer (or shorter) one. The rating was corrected on 08/01/2015 after correction by another user.
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