
Best selling Optical disc drives from ASUS
On this page you’ll find a ranking of the best Optical disc drives from ASUS. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important product details. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. 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.

2. ASUS SBW-06D5H-U BLACK USB3.1
The ASUS SBW-06D5H-U is a portable USB 3.1 Gen 1 Blu-ray burner that supports both USB Type C and USB Type A. It comes with two cables for data transfer with PC and Mac. It supports the M-DISC format for lifetime data backups. The ultra-slim design in glossy black with a blue LED ring showcases technology at its finest. This makes it the perfect companion for compact and slim notebooks.

ASUS SBW-06D5H-U BLACK USB3.1
Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
3. 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.

4. ASUS ZenDrive U8M SDRW-08U8M-U
The ASUS ZenDrive U8M offers a lot of functionality in a robust, ultra-thin 13.9 mm frame. With its beautiful, Zen-inspired concentric circle aesthetic, it effortlessly combines great design, solid construction, and sophisticated style.
USB-C is a feature of virtually all new laptops, including all new ASUS ZenBook models - so the ASUS ZenDrive U8M is ready to use right away. The clever little connector allows for convenient connection in any direction. Simply connect the U8M via USB-C to instantly add multimedia playback or backup capabilities to your Windows or Mac computer.
The ASUS ZenDrive U8M supports M-DISC, an archival-quality storage solution designed to help users protect their most valuable digital memories, such as family photos and home videos. Compared to hard drives, flash drives, and other writable media that have a storage lifespan of about 8 years, M-DISC burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented stone-like layer that withstands extreme conditions, allowing you to store your lifelong memories and important data for 1,000 years or more.

5. ASUS Sbc-06d2x-U
BDXL 8482 - Support - Enhanced Disc Compatibility
- Supports BDXL format
- Extreme 6x Blu-ray reading speed
- Blu-ray 3D support, 2D-to-3D DVD conversion, DVD upscaling to HD 1080p
- Dolby EX and DTS-HD (5.1 channel)
- IF Design Award 2011
- Taiwan Excellence Award 2012
Thanks to the BDXL format, massive amounts of data can be burned onto a single Blu-ray disc; that is, up to 100 GB on a BD-R (TL) and 128 GB on a BD-R (QL).
The Auto Tuning Power technology provides optimized performance, allowing a disc to be burned in the best quality.
Safety comes first, whether in a professional or private setting. It is important to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. The Disc Encryption II feature offers double protection for the data to be secured.

ASUS Sbc-06d2x-U
Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
6. ASUS ZenDrive V1M
Enjoy playing audio CDs and DVDs, burning discs, installing software and more with the ASUS ZenDrive V1M, the high-quality external DVD drive and burner. With its slim, self-storing USB-C cable, the ZenDrive V1M is the perfect addition to laptops - in the office or on the go.
The ASUS ZenDrive V1M combines functionality and convenience in a sleek, modern design. The 24cm long connection cable is housed in a corner cover so it won't get lost. The ZenDrive V1M is an indispensable companion that you can take with you wherever you go as it is both smart and stylish. The ASUS ZenDrive V1M supports both Windows and macOS.

7. ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Lite
The elegant DVD burner SDRW-08D2S-U from ASUS achieves up to 8x burning speed for DVDs and up to 24x speed for CDs. It is designed for both horizontal and vertical operation and supports not only standard 12 cm but also 8 cm CDs and DVDs. The burner is equipped with Asus E-Green technology. The E-Green mode is activated when the burner remains in idle state for more than two minutes. Unnecessary applications are closed to save energy. Additionally, detailed information about the energy saved is displayed.

8. ASUS Sdrw-08u1mt
The Asus SDRW-08U1MT is a slim, external DVD burner that offers a simple solution for writing DVDs with its extremely high 8X writing speed, all in a lightweight, ultra-compact package. The E-Green technology can automatically close drive applications when not in use, reducing power consumption by up to 50%. The E-Media technology provides a quiet operating environment and delivers an optimal multimedia experience. Personal memories and other data can be securely stored for up to 1,000 years thanks to M-Disk support. With OTS technology, the drive performs a test before the actual burning process to determine the optimal burning method, ensuring that data is burned extremely quickly and always in the best quality.

9. ASUS ZenDrive U8M
Zen-inspired, ultra-slim design The ASUS ZenDrive U8M packs powerful features into a sturdy, ultra-slim 13.9mm chassis. Finished with an elegant Zen-inspired look of concentric circles, the drive easily combines outstanding design, robust build quality and sophisticated style.
The perfect companion for ASUS ZenBooks or other cutting-edge notebooks USB-C is a feature that comes with just about all new notebooks - including all new ASUS ZenBook models. Once plugged in, the ASUS ZenDrive U8M is immediately ready for use. This smart slot is not only small and compact, but also supports easy plug-in for greater convenience. Connected via USB-C, the U8M powers your Windows or Mac computer in seconds with multimedia playback and backup capabilities. Store your precious photos, videos and data for generations to come The ASUS ZenDrive U8M supports.

10. ASUS DVW SDRW-08U5S-U EXT Slim USB UltraDrive ZEN
Short info: ASUS SDRW-08U5S-U - Drive - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 8x/8x/5x - USB 2.0 - external - Dusty Rose Gruppe Datenträgeraufwerke Hersteller ASUS Hersteller Art. No. 90DD0114-M29000 Model SDRW-08U5S-U EAN/UPC 0886227558902 Product Description: ASUS SDRW-08U5S-U - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Drive - USB 2.0 - External Device Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Drive - External Color Dusty Rose Interface USB 2.0 Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) 13.55 cm x 14 cm x 1.29 cm Weight 255 g Optical storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) Write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL) Rewritable media speed 24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) Detailed specifications General Device type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - external Colour Dusty Rose Interface USB 2.0 Width 13.55 cm Depth 14 cm Height 1.29 cm Weight 255 g Optical storage Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM Read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD).
