HP External USB DVD-RW drive

DVD writer, CD burner
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Product details

Connect the external HP USB DVD/RW drive to any available USB port on your PC for instant read and write access to your optical media.

Key specifications

Hardware interface
USB, USB 2.0
Connection location
External
Supported media formats
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Item number
14171693

General information

Manufacturer
HP
Category
Optical disc drive
Manufacturer no.
F2B56ET
Release date
13.12.2013
Sales rank in Category Optical disc drive
10 of 442

Colour

Colour
Black

Optical drive properties

Connection location
External
Type
CD burner, DVD writer
Supported media formats
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Read formats
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Write formats
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Hardware interface
USB, USB 2.0

Reading speed

CD-RW
24x
DVD-ROM
8x

Writing speed

CD-R
24x
DVD+R
8x
DVD+R DL
8x
DVD-RAM
6x
DVD-RW
6x

Packaging

Packaging type
Retail

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer HP fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Documents, HP USB DVD-RW external drive, Software

Product dimensions

Length
13.75 cm
Width
14.40 cm
Height
1.40 cm
Weight
360 g

Package dimensions

Length
18.50 cm
Width
16.70 cm
Height
3.90 cm
Weight
324 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Hitachi
    0.2 %
  • 2.Hitachi-LG Data Storage
    0.2 %
  • 4.HP
    0.4 %
  • 5.ASUS
    0.5 %
  • 5.LG
    0.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.ASUS
    0 days
  • 1.Gembird
    0 days
  • 1.HP
    0 days
  • 1.iBox
    0 days
  • 1.LG
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Sandberg
    1.3 %
  • 3.ASUS
    1.5 %
  • 4.HP
    1.6 %
  • 5.Hitachi
    1.8 %
  • 6.Dell
    2.3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Very good84/100
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Rank 3 out of 10Computer BildTest DVD-BrennerReleaseAugust 2019

Despite a short cable: The Amicool GT31 L, also traded on Amazon, took first place. In the buzzer, however, nine of the ten burners tested are recommendable because the differences are mostly very small. Only the low-priced Iamotus GSA-T50N should be avoided.

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