Top rated Optical disc drives
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1. HP External USB DVD-RW drive
The HP external USB DVD drive is compact, stylish, and fast. It offers convenient, portable storage that is compatible with Windows and features a USB interface as well as a double-layer burning function.
What our customers think
Pro
- Small and handy
- Works perfectly straight away
Contra
- Relatively loud
- USB-A connection only
- Feels cheap.
2. ASUS ZenDrive U9M
The Asus ZenDrive U9M is an ultra-slim, external DVD burner with support for USB Type-C and USB Type-A. Two cables are included for data transfer with PC and Mac. The high-quality, Zen-inspired design with its fine, concentric circles shows how beautiful technology can be. Compared to hard drives, flash drives and other recordable media, which have a lifespan of around 8 years, M-DISC writing technology engraves the data in a patented, stone-like layer that can withstand extreme environmental conditions and enables the storage of lifelong memories and important data for more than 1,000 years. Compatible with Windows and Mac OS.
What our customers think
Pro
- Small and handy
- 2 USB ports for more power (if necessary)
- Very quiet
Contra
- somewhat loud
- Slightly short cable
3. Verbatim Slimline
Optical discs are among the most reliable media for archiving your data. Unfortunately, many laptop manufacturers choose to omit optical drives in favor of slimmer designs. Verbatim offers a solution with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray burner. Use it to create backup copies of important files you don’t want to lose, such as family photos, videos, and accounting documents.
Watch your 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs with this external Blu-ray player. It is barely larger than a Blu-ray disc itself and is powered via USB, so it doesn’t require an additional power adapter, making it easy to transport.
The included award-winning Nero Burn and Archive software offers numerous special features such as DiscSpan, MediaHome, and SecureDisc technology to help you organize, burn, and archive your important files. Various streaming options, including the Nero Streaming Player app, allow you to view your movies, photos, slideshows, and other media on devices like smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. You can even add password protection for extra security and an electronic signature to mark copyright.
Burn a standard DVD at 8x speed, a single-layer and double-layer Blu-ray disc at 6x, and a BDXL disc at 4x. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray burner supports buffer underrun protection to avoid issues during the recording process.
The Blu-ray burner is designed to be energy-efficient and supports Zero Power ODD (Optical Disc Drive), which reduces the power consumption of the optical drive in the operating system to zero when the drive is not in use.
Note: The software player for playing DVD/Blu-ray movies is not included.
What our customers think
Pro
- It's super small and actually quite well designed.
- Only one cable (USB 3.0), no external power connection required
- Very compact and lightweight
Contra
- Can be a little noisy
- Software a disaster (Nero 16, Flash,...)
- Cable very short
Optical disc drive
CHF147.–
Verbatim Slimline
Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
4. ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Lite
The elegant DVD burner SDRW-08D2S-U from ASUS achieves up to 8x burning speed for DVDs and up to 24x speed for CDs. It is designed for both horizontal and vertical operation and supports not only standard 12 cm but also 8 cm CDs and DVDs. The burner is equipped with Asus E-Green technology. The E-Green mode is activated when the burner remains in idle state for more than two minutes. Unnecessary applications are closed to save energy. Additionally, detailed information about the energy saved is displayed.
What our customers think
Pro
- Simple design
- Works perfectly
- Small and handy
Contra
- requires TWO USB ports on the notebook.
- A little noisy in places
- Requires two USB ports
5. LG Gp57eb40
TV Connection Option
Enjoy your media on your TVs, digital photo frames, and PCs by simply connecting your drive via a USB cable.
Superior Data Protection with M-DISC Support
The M-DISC uses a patented stone-like recording surface instead of organic dye to etch your data onto a disc. The M-DISC has been tested and proven to be an above-average DVD on the market.
Silent Play
The Silent Play technology helps reduce disruptions during playback by recognizing different multimedia media and automatically adjusting the playback speed to meet optimal performance criteria.
Super Multi Compatibility
Hitachi-LG Super Multi compatible optical drives can read and write various types of disc formats in a convenient package: 1. DVD+R 2. RW DVD-RAM 3. RW DVD-R. This gives you the option to choose the most suitable medium for each task.
Compatible with Windows 10 & Mac OS
Enjoy full freedom of use with compatible support for Windows 10 and Mac OS.
8x Write Speed
Burn more discs in less time with 8x DVD-Max write speed.
Style Evolution from Slimmer to Slimmest
The overall slim design of just 0.55 inches in height optimizes space for the slim OPU installation. It allows for an elegant and sleek companion to thin ultrabooks, enhancing portability.
Extreme Portability from Lighter to Lightest
Weighing only 200 grams due to mechanical design allows it to be a convenient companion for ultra-thin notebooks.
What our customers think
Pro
- Small, light, elegant
- Works perfectly
- Small but nice
Contra
- Loud (as usual with old laptop drives)
- Cheaply made
- somewhat short cable
6. LG Gp57es40
Secure storage – for 1000 years! All LG drives support the new Millenniata discs, which only resemble their DVD counterparts in shape. Thanks to the material composition of the new disc and the associated data burning process, moisture and high temperatures cannot affect data readability – and this lasts for 1,000 years!
M-DISC Features:
- Permanent file storage
- Physical rather than chemical changes
- Unaffected by light, temperature, humidity, and environmental influences
- Engraved in patented stone-like material
- Protects your data for a lifetime
- Tested by the U.S. Department of Defense – M-DISC is the only disc that has passed this test
- High security with easy handling
USB Power Supply: This burner does not require a separate power connection: power comes directly via USB, saving you a cable.
Silent Play: This technology addresses one of the most obvious drive issues: the often high noise levels. Silent Play ensures quiet playback, allowing for uninterrupted enjoyment of music or movies.
Jamless Play: Jamless Play prevents skips and stutters during disc playback. These are often caused by scratches or fingerprints and can be easily skipped thanks to the special playback function.
The ultra-portable Slim DVD burner GP57ES40 impresses with its simple and elegant design. Weighing only 200 grams, this drive burns all common DVD and CD formats and also supports the new M-Disk media for 1000 years of data security. The power supply is exclusively via the USB interface, making the device even more flexible to use.
What our customers think
Pro
- Small and light
- Works without installing software
- Small but nice
Contra
- A little loud
- Somewhat "cheap" workmanship
- somewhat short cable
7. LG GP57EW40
This burner does not require a separate power connection: Power is supplied directly via USB, allowing you to save on a cable.
Silent Play technology addresses one of the most obvious drive issues: the often high noise levels. Silent Play ensures quiet playback, providing an uninterrupted music or movie experience.
Jamless Play prevents skips and stuttering during disc playback. These issues are often caused by scratches or fingerprints, and thanks to the special playback function, they can be easily skipped.
8. Verbatim Simline CD / DVD ReWriter USB-C
External Slimline CD/DVD burner with USB-C connection. More and more laptop manufacturers are removing optical drives from their devices to make them even thinner. Often, these laptops replace bulky USB-A ports with sleeker and faster USB-C ports. However, CDs and DVDs are still among the most commonly used storage media, especially for archiving all important data. The external Verbatim Slimline CD/DVD burner with USB-C connection is the solution - this compact device is the perfect addition to your laptop, ultrabook, netbook, or even PC. It allows you to install your software or create backups. The external Verbatim Slimline CD/DVD burner is barely larger than a DVD case and is powered via USB - no bulky power adapter needed!
The drive comes with Nero Burn & Archive software, which includes numerous special features such as DiscSpan, MediaHome, and SecureDisc technology to help you successfully organize, burn, and archive your important files.
Product data:
- External Slimline CD/DVD burner with USB-C connection
- Includes USB-C to USB-A cable (plus USB-A to USB-C adapter)
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Thanks to its lightweight and compact design, it is ideal for use with a laptop or ultrabook
- Extremely slim (only 11 mm thick) brushed metal casing
- Stores 8.5 GB on a DL-DVD and up to 4.7 GB on a standard DVD
- Powered via USB port - no bulky adapter required
- Includes Nero Burn & Archive software
- Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
The Nero Burn & Archive software is only compatible with Windows operating systems.
What our customers think
Pro
- USB-C connection on the burner to USB3/USB-C connection for the PC
- Device works perfectly
- Small, good feel
Contra
- Software on CD instead of download
- Does not work directly on Mac
9. ASUS Bw-16d1ht/G
The Blu-ray burner Asus BW-16D1HT Silent convinces with its elegant design in glossy black and its high-quality workmanship. The BW-16D1HT combines modern technologies such as BD-R XL support up to 128 GB, M-DISC and Magic Cinema technology as well as Blu-ray 3D support in a very attractive housing. The Optimal Tuning Strategy (OTS) adjusts the laser optimally to the corresponding medium and thus achieves best results for highest burning quality and reliability. In addition, the "E-Green" function ensures that the drive switches to an energy-saving standby mode after approx. 2 minutes without access.
What our customers think
Pro
- Very quiet
- Fast burner
- works reliably, even with older DVDs and BDs
Contra
- Etwas laut / Un peu bruyant
- No DVD/Blue Ray player software included!
- Sometimes a bit loud
10. ASUS Drw-24d5mt
ASUS DRW-24D5MT
Extreme 24x DVD writing speed with M-Disc support
* 24x DVD writing speed
* 1,000-year storage solution thanks to M-Disc support
* E-Green technology for up to 50% reduced power consumption
* Backup data from Android devices
* ASUS Webstorage (unlimited online storage for 6 months)
* Disc Encryption II - double security with password control and hiding file names
The ASUS DRW-24D5MT is a 24x DVD burner with low power consumption, providing the necessary flexibility and efficiency for backing up multimedia data, and is suitable as a comprehensive backup solution thanks to M-Disc support.
Energy-saving drive
The E-Green technology can automatically close drive applications when not in use, thereby reducing power consumption by up to 50%.
Complete backup for Android devices
With the free app, users can easily back up their important data online, to an SD card, or to a PC.
Storage solution for up to 1,000 years
Personal memories and other data can be securely stored for up to 1,000 years thanks to M-Disc support.
Double security on the go
Password-protected access and functionality for folders with hidden files.
What our customers think
Pro
- Runs in Mac Pro 5.1
- works without any problems
- Very quiet, reliable
Contra
- Very loud when reading out. Almost annoying
- Extremely loud
- Scratching noises during read access
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