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 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.

Note: the software player for playing DVD/BlueRay movies is not included in the scope of delivery.
 

Verbatim Slimline (CD burner, Blu-ray drive, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer, Blu-ray burner)
Optical disc drive
105,93 EUR

Verbatim Slimline

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

2. 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 Storage Product 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). 

3. LG BP55EB40

All drives from LG support the new Millenniata blanks, which only resemble their DVD colleagues in form. Due to the material bonding of the new disc and the resulting burning of the data, moisture and high temperatures cannot affect the data readability.

This technology solves one of the most obvious drive problems: The sometimes high noise levels. Without exception, Silent Play ensures quiet playback and thus uninterrupted enjoyment of music or films.

Jamless Play prevents jumps and jerking when playing a disc. These are often caused by scratches or fingerprints and are easily skipped thanks to the special playback function.
 

LG BP55EB40 (DVD drive, DVD writer, CD burner, Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD drive)
Optical disc drive
120,06 EUR

LG BP55EB40

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

4. 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 

5. 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. 

6. ASUS BC-12D2HT

The BC-12D2HT from ASUS is a combi-drive that burns and reads DVDs and CDs. The combi unit writes DVDs at 16x speed and CDs at 48x speed. The multifunctional drive can read 16 times faster on DVDs, 48 times faster on CDs and 12 times faster on Blu-Ray. 

7. Dell DW316

With the increasing trend towards slimmer, lighter notebooks and ultrabooks, these often no longer include optical drives. Not unjustifiably, many people miss the opportunity 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. 

8. 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. 

9. LG HLDS BU40N

LG ultra slim Bluray and DVD burner with S-ATA 3 connector and 9.5mm installation height. The drive is plug & play capable.

LG HLDS BU40N (DVD drive, CD burner, Blu-ray burner, DVD writer, CD drive, Blu-ray drive)
Optical disc drive
–8%
75,98 EUR was 82,67 EUR

LG HLDS BU40N

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

10. ASUS BW-16D1X-U

Turbo Drive The ASUS BW-16D1X-U is a powerful Blu-Ray disc drive that can write BD-R media at 16x speed. USB 3.0 enables high burning speed and BDXL support allows up to 128GB of data to be stored on one disc. The professional data backup software, Nero BackItUp, Power Backup, offers a highly reliable backup solution. Super-Speed USB 3.0 enables you to transfer data up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.

And thanks to the ultra-fast 16x write speed, it only takes 10 minutes to create a backup of 25GB of data. Works with Mac OS and Windows The ASUS BW-16D1X-U supports Mac OS X and Windows without additional software installation and is ready to use immediately after connecting to the USB port of the notebook or PC. The most reliable backup solution The ASUS BW-16D1X-U provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution.