Top-rated products in the Optical disc drive category

Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.

1. HP F6V97AA

The HP external USB DVD drive is compact, stylish and fast. Comfortable, portable Windows-compatible memory with USB interface and double-layer burning function.

2. Apple SuperDrive

With the Apple USB SuperDrive, you never have to worry about lost cables again. It connects to MacBook Pro with Retina Display, MacBook Air or Mac mini with a USB cable built into the SuperDrive

There's no separate power adapter, and the drive works with your Mac - whether it's running on AC power or battery.

System requirements: MacBook Pro with Retina Display (MacBook Pro models with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports require a separately available USB-C to USB adapter to use the Apple USB SuperDrive). MacBook Air. iMac (late 2012) and later. Mac mini (late 2009) and later. Mac Pro (end 2013).
 

3. ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Lite

External DVD burner in black (version without stand)

Double Layer Technology, Disc Encryption II

4. Verbatim Slimline

Optical Discs are fast becoming the most reliable media to archive your data on. Unfortunately more and more notebook vendors choose to leave the optical drive out of their notebooks in favour of slim designs. Verbatim has the solution with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray writer. Use it to create a back-up of all the important files that you don't want to lose, family pictures, videos, accounting documents etc.

Watch your 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs on this External Blu-ray player. As it is barely larger than a Blu-ray disc itself and USB powered, requiring no additional power adapter then you can carry it with you on your travels.

The bundled award-winning Nero Burn and Archive software which includes numerous special features including DiscSpan, MediaHome and SecureDisc Technology to help you successfully organise, burn and archive your important files. Various streaming options, including the Nero Streaming Player App, allow you to show your movies, photos, slideshows and other media on various devices such as smartphone, tablets and smart TVs. You can even add password protection for added security and an electronic signature so that everyone knows you own the copyright.

Burn a standard DVD at 8x speeds, a single layer and double layer Blu-ray disc at 6x and a BDXL disc at 4x. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Writer supports buffer underun protection, preventing problems during the recording process.

The Blu-ray writer has also been designed to save precious energy. It supports Zero Power ODD (Optical Disc Drive) which reduces the power consumption of the optical drive to zero in the operating system to save energy when the drive is not in use.
 

Verbatim Slimline (Blu-ray burner, DVD writer, DVD drive, CD drive, Blu-ray drive, CD burner)
Optical disc drive
108,45

Verbatim Slimline

Blu-ray burner, DVD writer, DVD drive, CD drive, Blu-ray drive, CD burner

5. 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 for data transfer with PC and Mac are included. The high-quality, Zen-inspired design with its fine, concentric circles shows how beautiful technology can be. Compared to hard disks, flash memories and other writable media that have a lifetime of about 8 years, M-DISC writing technology engraves the data into a patented, stone-like layer that can withstand extreme environmental conditions and allows life-long memories and important data to be stored for more than 1,000 years. 

6. Lite-On eBAU108

LiteOn's eBAU108 is an external DVD drive that weighs 220 grams and is 13.5 mm thick, making it one of the lightest of all portable drives, making it perfect for on-the-go use. Like the rest of the unit, the integrated Smart-Burn DVD burner is powered via the USB port. It can also be connected to a TV set. 

7. LG GP57ES40

Burns all common DVD/CD formats. No external power adapter required. Mac compatible. Supports M-Disc for 1000 years of data security. Silent Play for extra quiet playback. Jamless Play support for uninterrupted playback. Playback. 14 mm Ultra Slim Drive. 

8. LG GP57EB40

Writes all standard DVD/CD formats. No external power adapter required. Mac compatible. Supports M-Disk for 1000 years of data security. Silent Play for especially quiet playback. Jamless play support for smooth playback. 14 mm Ultra Slim Drive. 

9. Verbatim Simline CD / DVD ReWriter USB-C

External slimline CD/DVD writer with USB-C connectionMore and more notebook manufacturers are banning optical drives from their devices to make them even thinner. Often these notebooks replace the bulky USB-A ports with slimmer and faster USB-C ports. However, CDs and DVDs are still one of the most commonly used storage media, especially for archiving all your important data! Verbatim Slimline USB-C external CD/DVD Writer is the solution - this compact device is the ideal complement to your notebook, ultrabook, netbook or even PC. You can use it to install your software or make backups. The Verbatim Slimline CD/DVD Writer is barely larger than a DVD case and is powered via USB - goodbye to bulky power supplies!The drive comes with Nero's Burn & Archive1 software, which includes many 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 Writer with USB-C Connector-Includes USB-C to USB-A cable (plus USB-A to USB-C adapter) -USB 3.2 Gen 1-The light weight and compact design makes it ideal for use with a notebook or ultrabook-Extremely slim (only 11 mm thick) brushed metal case-Saves 8.5 GB on a DL-DVD and up to 4.7 GB on a standard DVD power supply via the USB port - no bulky adapter required-Continues Nero Burn & Archive Software1-Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology1 Nero Burn & Archive Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only 

10. 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. 

ASUS BW-16D1HT/G (CD drive, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, Blu-ray burner, DVD writer, DVD drive)
Optical disc drive
89,86

ASUS BW-16D1HT/G

CD drive, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, Blu-ray burner, DVD writer, DVD drive