Add disc playback and burning to any laptop that lost its optical drive.
This USB 3.0 external drive reads, plays, and burns CDs and DVDs on laptops, desktops, and other compatible devices. It sits in a durable ABS casing and measures about 140 x 140 x 20 mm at 336 g. The USB 3.0 connection carries both data and power, so there is no separate power adapter to plug in.
Why we picked it
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Broad system support - Runs on Windows XP/2003, Vista/7, 8.1, 10, many Linux builds, and macOS 10.x.
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Plug-and-play - Powered over USB 3.0 with no extra drivers on most systems.
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Slim and portable - Light enough to slip into a bag or desk drawer.
Good to know
It handles 8 cm and 12 cm discs and a wide format list: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CDA, CD-ROM, CD-R, VCD, SVCD, and CD-RW. Read speeds reach up to 8X for DVDs and 24X for CDs; write speeds reach up to 24X for CD-R and 8X for most recordable DVDs. Good for movies, software installs, backups, and music.
Common questions
Q: Does it need a power adapter?
A: No. It draws power through the USB 3.0 connection.
Q: Will it work with a laptop that has no optical drive?
A: Yes. It is made to add CD/DVD reading and writing to devices without an internal drive.
Q: Is it macOS compatible?
A: Yes, it supports macOS 10.x systems, and most Macs recognize it automatically over USB.
Q: Can it burn CDs and DVDs?
A: Yes, including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, and DVD-RAM (3X-5X PCAV, 8 GB).
