ASUS ZenDrive U9M optical disc drive DVD±RW Gold

CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
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Supported media formats4

Product details

The ASUS ZenDrive U9M is an external DVD burner that supports both USB Type-C and Type-A connections. With its sleek, minimalist design and a thickness of just 13 mm, it is ideal for use with slim laptops like the ZenBook. The burner offers a variety of features, including support for M-DISC, a special media type that allows for long-term data archiving. This makes it an excellent choice for backing up valuable digital memories, such as photos and videos. The included software, CyberLink Power2Go 8 and PowerBackup, makes it easy to create backups and even enables data encryption. The ZenDrive U9M combines functionality with an appealing design, making it a practical accessory for anyone looking to regularly store or back up data.

  • Supports both USB Type-C and Type-A for versatile connectivity options
  • Extremely slim design at just 13 mm thick, perfect for mobile use
  • Compatible with M-DISC for long-term data storage of up to 1000 years
  • Includes CyberLink Power2Go 8 and PowerBackup software for easy data backup and encryption
  • Elegant, Zen-inspired design that merges aesthetics and functionality.

Key specifications

Connection location
External
Supported media formats
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Read formats
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Write formats
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Hardware interface
USB 2.0

General information

Item number
24211844
Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Optical disc drive
Manufacturer No.
SDRW-08U9M-U/GOLD/G/AS/P2G
Release date
21.2.2023
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour
Gold

Optical drive properties

Connection location
External
Type
CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
Supported media formats
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Read formats
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Write formats
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Hardware interface
USB 2.0

Reading speed

DVD-ROM
8x
DVD+R
8x

Writing speed

CD-R
24x
CD-RW
24x
DVD+R
8x
DVD+RW
6x
DVD-R DL
6x

Packaging

Packaging type
Stall

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
2.58 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.11

Product dimensions

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

Package dimensions

Length
19 cm
Width
18.40 cm
Height
6.80 cm
Weight
492 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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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
  • 3.LG
    0.4 %
  • 4.HP
    0.5 %
  • 5.ASUS
    0.6 %
  • 5.CSL
    0.6 %
  • 5.Dell
    0.6 %

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.Deltalabs
    0 days
  • 1.Gembird
    0 days
  • 1.HP
    0 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 4.HP
    1.3 %
  • 6.Krux
    1.5 %
  • 7.ASUS
    1.7 %
  • 8.Amicool
    1.8 %
  • 9.Gembird
    1.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good96/100
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Ranking 1 out of 8Computer BildDVD-Laufwerk im TestReleaseApril 2025

Das war knapp: Der Asus ZenDrive SDRW-08U9M-U siegte in diesem Vergleichstest: Er bot das höchste Tempo, arbeitete schön leise und sieht auch noch schick aus. Für 15 Euro weniger gibt es den Preis- Leistungs-Sieger: Der Gembird DVD-USB-03-BW Externer DVD- Brenner werkelt zwar beim Brennen und Abspielen etwas lauter als der Testsieger, leistete sich in den restlichen Prüfungen aber keine großen Schwächen.

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Very good86/100
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Ranking 2 out of 10Computer BildTest DVD-BrennerReleaseAugust 2019

Trotz kurzer Leitung: Der ebenfalls bei Amazon gehandelte Amicool GT31 L errang den ersten Platz. In der Summer sind aber neun der zehn geprüften Brenner empfehlenswert, weil die Unterschiede größtenteils sehr gering sind. Nur vom Billigheimer Iamotus GSA-T50N sollten Kunden die Finger lassen.

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Guter RatDaten sichern - Neuheiten des JahresReleaseDecember 2017

DVD-Brenner im flachen Slim-Line-Design, der auch die langlebige M-Disc beschreiben und lesen kann. Anschluss über USB 2.0 (braucht keine eigene Stromversorgung). Auch in Silber und Gold erhältlich.

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