Best selling Optical disc drive
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. Gembird External USB DVD drive
External CD/DVD reader/recorder with USB interface enables rapid burning of CD/DVD media with 24x write speed for CD and 8x for DVD. High-speed USB 3.1 interface ensures reliable use with fast data transfer rates. Silent play and smart disc read speed control reduce operational noise.
2. 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.
3. 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 slimmer designs. Verbatim offers a solution with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray burner. Use it to create backup copies of important files that 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's 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 prevent issues during the recording process.
The Blu-ray burner is designed to be energy-efficient and supports Zero Power ODD (Optical Disc Drive), which reduces the power consumption of the optical drive to zero in the operating system when the drive is not in use.
Note: The software player for playing DVD/Blu-ray movies is not included.
Optical disc drive
CHF93.90
Verbatim Slimline
Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD writer, DVD drive
4. HP External USB DVD-RW drive
The HP external USB DVD drive is compact, stylish, and fast. It offers comfortable, portable memory that is Windows-compatible, featuring a USB interface and double-layer burning function.
5. 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.
6. Sandberg USB Floppy Mini Reader
If you need data from your old floppy disks but your new computer no longer has a floppy drive, then this is the solution for you. Simply connect the Sandberg USB Mini Drive Floppy to a USB port on your computer, and you will have immediate access to the data on the disk. No software is required, and you don't have to perform any complicated internal installations.
7. 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.
Optical disc drive
CHF100.–
ASUS SBW-06D5H-U BLACK USB3.1
DVD drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD writer, Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive
8. Gembird DVD-USB-04
External CD/DVD reader/recorder with USB interface. High-speed USB 2.0 interface for reliable use with transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. Allows for fast burning of CD/DVD media with a writing speed of 24x for CDs and 8x for DVDs. Archive your videos, photos, data, and music on CD or DVD. Compact design, perfect for use with laptops. Quiet operation.
9. ASUS Bw-16d1ht/G
The Blu-ray burner Asus BW-16D1HT Silent convinces with its elegant design in glossy black and its high-quality workmanship. The BW-16D1HT combines modern technologies such as BD-R XL support up to 128 GB, M-DISC and Magic Cinema technology as well as Blu-ray 3D support in a very attractive housing. The Optimal Tuning Strategy (OTS) adjusts the laser optimally to the corresponding medium and thus achieves best results for highest burning quality and reliability. In addition, the "E-Green" function ensures that the drive switches to an energy-saving standby mode after approx. 2 minutes without access.
10. iBox IED02
External DVD drive that connects to the computer via a USB interface. The attractive design catches the eye, and the compact dimensions ensure high user comfort. Thanks to its compact construction and the built-in USB cable that is hidden in the casing, the device can be easily stored and transported. An additional power supply is not required.
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