Best products in the Optical disc drive category

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

1. 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 outof 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
105,94 EUR

Verbatim Slimline

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

2. 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 especiallyquiet playback. Jamless play support for smooth playback. 14 mm Ultra Slim Drive. 

3. LG GP60NB60

Short info: Hitachi-LG Data Storage GP60NB60 - Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 8x - USB 2.0 - external Group Disk Drives Manufacturer Hitachi-LG Data StorageProduct Type. No. GP60NB60.AUAE12B EAN/UPC Product Description: Hitachi-LG Data Storage GP60NB60 - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - USB 2.0 - external Device Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - external Interface USB 2.0 Dimensions (width x depth x height) 14.4 cm x 13.5 cm x 1.4 cm Optical storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Read speed 24x (CD) / 16x (CD-RW) / 8x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL) / 8x (DVD±RW) / 8x (DVD-ROM) / 5x (DVD-RAM) Write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 5x (DVD-RAM) Rewritable media speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) Detailed information General Device type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - external Interface USB 2.0 Width 14.4 cm Depth 13.5 cm Height 1.4 cm Optical storage Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Read speed 24x (CD) / 16x (CD-RW). 

4. 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. 

5. Dell DW316

With the increasing trend towards slimmer, lighter notebooks and ultrabooks, these often no longer include optical drives. Not unjustifiably, many people miss theopportunity to play or write CDs and DVDs. This DVD burner gives you this option back and is compact enough to easily fit in your notebook case. Connection and power supply are via the same USB cable, which eliminates the need for an additional AC adapter. External USB DVD drive. Reads, writes and overwrites CDs and DVDs. Connection and power supply via USB. Including 60 cm USB cable. 

6. 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 

7. 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 technologiessuch 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 EUR

ASUS BW-16D1HT/G

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

8. Gembird External USB DVD drive

External CD/DVD reader/recorder with USB interface, enables rapid burning of CD/DVD media with 24x write speed for CD and 8x for DVD. High-speed USB 3.1 interfacefor reliable use with fast data transfer rates. Silent play, smart disc read speed control reduces operational noise. 

9. HP Externes USB-DVD-RW-Laufwerk

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

10. LG BH16NS40 - Super Multi Blue

BD brings Full HD video and uncompressed 7.1-channel sound to your home, offering the ultimate in home entertainment.

With 1080p video resolution, pristine surround
sound and advanced interactive functions, Blu-ray is the best way to enjoy Full HD movies at home. The M-DISC uses a patented stone-like recording surface instead of organic dye to burn your data onto the disc. The M-DISC has been tested and proven to outlast standard DVD discs currently on the market.

Silent Play technology helps reduce noise during playback by recognising different multimedia content and automatically adjusting the playback speed according to its criteria for optimal performance.
 

LG BH16NS40 - Super Multi Blue (Blu-ray burner, DVD writer, DVD drive, CD drive, Blu-ray drive, CD burner)
Optical disc drive
84,55 EUR

LG BH16NS40 - Super Multi Blue

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