ASUS ZenDrive U7M

DVD drive
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Product details

Asus ZenDrive U7M is an external DVD Writer featuring an ultra-slim 13mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics to any computer setup. M-DISC burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented rock-like layer that is resistant to extreme conditions, allowing you to save your lifetime memories and important data for 1,000 years or more.

Key specifications

Hardware interface
USB 2.0
Connection location
External
Supported media formats
CD-RCD-ROMCD-RWDVD+RDVD+R DL
Item number
5836206

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Optical disc drive
Manufacturer no.
90DD01X2-M29000
Release date
4.12.2015
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Colour

Colour
Silver

Optical drive properties

Connection location
External
Type
DVD drive
Supported media formats
CD-RCD-ROMCD-RWDVD+RDVD+R DL
Read formats
CDCD-RCD-ROMCD-RWDVDDVD-RDVD-R DLDVD-RAMDVD-ROMDVD-RWDVD+RDVD+R DLDVD+RW
Write formats
CD-RCD-RWDVD-RDVD-R DLDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD+RDVD+R DLDVD+R SLDVD+RW
Hardware interface
USB 2.0

Reading speed

BD-R
8x
BD-RE
2x
CD-ROM
24x
CD-R
24x
CD-RW
24x
DVD-ROM
8x
DVD+R
8x
DVD+R DL
8x
DVD+RW
8x
DVD+RW DL
6x
DVD-R
8x
DVD-R DL
8x
DVD-RAM
5x
DVD-RW
8x
DVD-RW DL
8x

Writing speed

BD-R
8x
BD-RE
2x
BD-R DL
8x
CD-R
24x
CD-RW
24x
DVD+R
8x
DVD+R DL
6x
DVD+RW
4x
DVD+RW DL
6x
DVD-R
8x
DVD-R DL
6x
DVD-RAM
5x
DVD-RW
8x
DVD-RW DL
6x

Packaging

Packaging type
Retail

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

software bundle
Cyberlink Power2GoCyberlink PowerBackupE-green
Scope of delivery
2 x M-Disc media

Product dimensions

Length
14.25 cm
Width
13.55 cm
Height
1.39 cm
Weight
228 g

Package dimensions

Length
18 cm
Width
17.80 cm
Height
6.20 cm
Weight
541 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 4.HP
    0.4 %
  • 4.LG
    0.4 %
  • 6.ASUS
    0.5 %
  • 7.Deltalabs
    0.6 %
  • 8.CSL
    0.7 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Amicool
    0 days
  • 1.ASUS
    0 days
  • 1.Gembird
    0 days
  • 1.HP
    0 days
  • 1.iBox
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Krux
    0.7 %
  • 2.Sandberg
    1.3 %
  • 3.ASUS
    1.5 %
  • 3.HP
    1.5 %
  • 5.Acer
    1.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good81/100
Very good83/100
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Good79/100
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