Optical disc drive
CHF125.–
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 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. 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.
4. Verbatim External slimline CD-DVD burner
More and more notebook manufacturers are removing optical drives from their devices to make them even thinner. However, CDs and DVDs continue to be among the most commonly used media types. Verbatim offers a solution with this external Slimline CD/DVD burner. This small device is the perfect complement for notebooks, ultrabooks, or netbooks. It allows you to install software or create backups. The Verbatim external Slimline CD/DVD burner is powered via USB, so you don’t need a bulky adapter. The drive is barely larger than a DVD and easily fits in your bag, making it convenient to take anywhere.
5. 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.
6. 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
CHF107.–
ASUS SBW-06D5H-U BLACK USB3.1
Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
7. Hitachi-LG Data Storage BP55EB40
All LG drives support Millenniata discs, which only resemble their DVD counterparts in shape. Due to the material connection of the disc and the associated burning of data, moisture and high temperatures cannot affect data readability.
This technology addresses one of the most obvious drive issues: the often high noise levels. Silent Play ensures quiet playback, allowing for an uninterrupted music or movie experience.
Jamless Play prevents skips and stutters during disc playback. These issues are often caused by scratches or fingerprints and can be easily skipped thanks to the special playback function.
Compatible with Windows OS.
Optical disc drive
CHF98.–
Hitachi-LG Data Storage BP55EB40
Blu-ray burner, Blu-ray drive, CD burner, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD writer
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Gembird Externes USB-DVD-Laufwerk schwarz-weiss
The external USB DVD drive from Gembird offers a practical solution for reading and burning optical media. With its compact and slim design, it is ideal for use with laptops and desktop computers that do not have a built-in DVD burner. The drive supports a variety of formats, including DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-R, and CD-RW, making it a versatile tool for data storage and playback. Thanks to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, it enables fast data transfer rates, making burning and copying content more efficient. The drive comes with a USB Type-C cable, enhancing compatibility with modern devices. Weighing only 360 grams, it is also lightweight and portable, making it an ideal companion for on-the-go use.
- Supports a variety of formats such as DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-R, and CD-RW
- Fast data transfer via USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
- Compact and portable design for easy transport
- Includes USB Type-C cable for modern devices
- Easy plug-and-play installation without additional drivers.
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