Optical disc drive
EUR117,99
Verbatim Slimline
Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
Best selling Optical disc drives
Here’s a ranking of the best selling Optical disc drives. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. 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 slim 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), reducing 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.
2. ASUS BW-16D1X-U
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 speeds, and with BDXL support, up to 128 GB of data can be stored on a single disc. The professional backup software Nero BackItUp, Power Backup, provides an extremely reliable backup solution.
With USB 3.0, data can be transferred up to ten times faster than with USB 2.0. Thanks to the extremely fast 16x writing speed, it only takes 10 minutes to create a backup of 25 GB of data. The ASUS BW-16D1X-U supports Mac OS X and Windows without the need for additional software installation and is ready to use immediately after being connected to the USB port of a laptop or PC. The ASUS BW-16D1X-U offers a complete, easy-to-use backup solution.
3. Verbatim Simline CD / DVD ReWriter USB-C
External Slimline CD/DVD burner with USB-C connection. More and more notebook manufacturers are eliminating optical drives from their devices to make them even thinner. Often, these notebooks 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 complement to your notebook, ultrabook, netbook, or even PC. It allows you to install 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 notebook or ultrabook
- Extremely slim (only 11 mm thick) brushed metal housing
- 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 needed
- Includes Nero Burn & Archive software
- Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology
The Nero Burn & Archive software is only compatible with Windows operating systems.
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 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.
5. LG GP60NB60
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 above average compared to other DVDs on the market.
Silent Play
The Silent Play technology helps reduce disruptions during playback by recognizing various multimedia formats and automatically adjusting the playback speed for optimal performance.
Super Multi Compatibility
Hitachi-LG Super Multi compatible optical drives can read and write various types of disc formats in one convenient package:
1. DVD+R
2. RW DVD-RAM
3. RW DVD-R
This gives you the flexibility 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 an 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, it serves as a convenient companion for ultra-thin notebooks.
6. LG HLDS BU40N
What is BD?
BD brings Full HD video and uncompressed 7.1-channel sound home, offering the ultimate home entertainment experience. With a video resolution of 1080p, top-notch surround sound, and enhanced interactive features, Blu-ray is the best way to enjoy Full HD movies at home.
BDXL Support: Ultimate Capacity
Three-layer BDXL R/BDXL RE discs offer 100 GB of capacity, while four-layer BDXL R discs provide 128 GB of storage on a single disc. This is equivalent to 27 standard DVDs or 5 single-layer Blu-ray discs.
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 outperform average DVDs on the market.
Silent Play
The Silent Play technology helps reduce disturbances during playback by recognizing different multimedia media and automatically adjusting the playback speed to meet optimal performance criteria.
Windows 10 Compatible
Enjoy full freedom of use with compatible support for Windows 10.
Optical disc drive
EUR87,34
LG HLDS BU40N
Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
7. Sandberg USB-C/A DVD Drive
With this external DVD drive with USB-C connection, you can easily play and burn your CDs and DVDs. The included USB-A to USB-C adapter offers the flexibility to connect the drive to USB-C or USB-A ports. The drive is powered directly from your computer, eliminating the need for an external power source.
8. 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.
9. LG HLDS GH24NSD6
It supports all common burning formats such as DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM. The burning speed is 22x for DVD±R, 8x for DVD+RW, 40x for CD-R, 24x for CD-RW, and 6x for DVD-RW. Additionally, the DVD burner also burns media with DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer. The maximum reading speed for DVDs is 16x, while CDs are read at 48x speed. The burner can be installed either horizontally or vertically. The internal DVD burner is connected via a SATA interface.
10. Dell Dw316
With the growing trend towards slimmer, lighter notebooks and ultrabooks, many of these devices no longer include optical drives. It’s no surprise that many users miss the ability to play or burn CDs and DVDs. This DVD burner gives you that capability back and is compact enough to easily fit in your notebook bag. Connection and power supply are handled through the same USB cable, so you won’t need an additional AC adapter. It reads, writes, and rewrites CDs and DVDs. Compatible with all notebooks. Includes a 60 cm USB cable.
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