Best Toshiba External Optical Drives in 2026

High-capacity add-on storage

Fast data transfers

Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs

14 millimeter height ultra slim portable DVD writer drive

USB 2.0 interface (upto 480Mbits/s, USB 3.0 Compatible)

Max 8x DVDR write speed

【Easy to Use】Just plug it into the USB 3.0, USB 2.0, or USB-C port, insert your CDs or DVDs, this external CD/DVD player will be recognized by your laptop or desktop computer automatically, no extra driver program required!

【Multiple Functions】After the device is installed, you can use a media player, burning software, and ripping software to complete various tasks such as watching movie DVDs, burning/ripping CDs& DVDs, installing software/ system/ games, backing up data to discs, and more. Compatible with multiple discs including CD-ROM, CD-R, CD +/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD-ROM discs.

【Compatible with Multiple-OS】Compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS, so you can use this external optical drive on almost all computers including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, Windows laptop, and desktop PCs (NOTE: DO NOT support Chromebook, TV, iPad, Truck and Car).

📀【High Writing and Reading Speed】 Max 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed provide high writing and reading speed

📀【Wide Compatible】This external dvd cd drive is compatible with Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 11/10/8/7, Mac OS (8.6 to 10.14). And perfect for PC, Laptop, Comprehensive Computer, Internal PC hard disk reader

📀【Plug and Play Technology】Powered by USB port so just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected. Don’t need to install software to set up driver

Plug & play. Easy to use,powered by USB port. No external driver and Power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected

High speed. Compatible with USB3. 0 and backwards compatible with USB2. 0 , bringing faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance

Intelligent tech. Designed with eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. The copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission

【External DVD Drive with Wide Compatibility】 External cd/dvd drive for laptop PC Desktop Linux OS Apple Mac Macbook Pro. CD burner compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10, Linux, all versions of MAC OS. For the desktops, this usb cd drive must be connected to usb port on motherboard.

【DVD Burner -Plug & Play】 CD drive external usb, no need for external driver and power supply. Just plug it into your USB port, then our Amicool DVD driver will be detected and your happy journey begins.

【High Speed USB DVD Drive 3.0】Amicool cd rom drive adopted advanced burning technology, supported DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW. Max DVD read speed 8X; Max CD read speed 24X and max CD burn speed 8X. Our dvd drive external is compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (max 5Gbps), plays music and movies with no lag or distortion.

Asus (ASUSC)

Access Time: DVD - 130 ms; CD - 170 ms

O/S Compatibility: Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP

Keep your workspace tidy and add an ODD only when you need it

Back up your data, move files, enjoy your multimedia, and Read and Write CDs and DVD to your heart's content with a compact external ODD

Enjoy the reassurance of a one-year parts replacement limited Warranty

The sleek, compact USB SuperDrive.

Whether you’re at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It’s perfect when you want to watch a DVD movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.

Only slightly bigger than a CD case, the Apple USB SuperDrive slips easily into your travel bag when you hit the road and takes up little space on your desk or tray table when you’re working.

8X DVD write speed, ASUS ZenDrive U7M provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution.

ASUS ZenDrive U7M has an ultra-slim, 13mm form factor, making it the perfect companion to thin and light laptops.

M-disc is designed to protect your memories from degradation and data loss for 1, 000 years or more.

Super-fast 16X Blu-ray writing speed with BDXL support that supports data storage up to 128 GB

Cloud backup solution for Android devices. Supported operating system is windows 10, windows 8, windows 7, windows vista, windows xp and mac os x 10. 6 or higher

MacOS and Windows Compatiblity via USB 3. 0 (USB 3. 1 Gen1) connection. Temperature Operating : 5 ℃ to 40 ℃

Aluminum housed desktop optical drive with USB 3.0 and M-DISC support for reliable long-term storage.

Archive quality M-DISC compatibility

Mac and PC compatible: OS X 10.6 and later; Windows XP and later

Enhanced Compatibility: The Hitachi-LG portable DVDRW drive was designed to ensure perfect compatibility with multiple operating systems including Fire OS, Windows, Mac and Android interfaces, supporting most Android Smartphone, Fire HD Tablet, Fire TV, Set top box, TV box devices

User-Friendly App: This portable optical drive features a convenient and easy to use DiscLink Platinum app which automatically recognizes and displays album images, song titles and artist information through Gracenote. The app allows MP3 extraction from music CD, as well as backup data from your smartphone to an optical disc.

Automatic firmware update : Firmware update utility ensures that important security updates and new devices updates are automatically downloaded by automatic firmware update utility. You can maintain the latest firmware from Hitachi-LG Data Storage.

【External DVD Drive for Laptop】Considering that most of the latest laptops don't add built-in CD/DVD drives, so you can't directly insert CDs or DVDs into your laptop to listen to music, watch movies, backup data or install systems. the QDSYLQ brand external CD drive is a great solution with powerful error correction, low power consumption, noise reduction and allows you to read/burn HD of CD/DVD discs.

【USB 3.0 High Writing and Reading Speed】DVD / CD burner with USB 3.0 and Type-C dual interface brings you faster data transfer speed (up to 5 Gbps), usb dvd drive external provides up to 8x DVD rewrite read speed and up to 24x CD write/read burning speed. With our usb cd/dvd external drive, you can transfer HD movies or files in seconds.

【Plug and play & Multiple Functions】The CD drive external is directly powered by a USB 3.0 or USB-C port, no extra driver program is required, as easy as a built-in optical drive. This external cd drive for laptop can be used to watch movies, burn files, DVD games, install software/system, presentations, vacation photos, MP3 collections or entire movies, back up data to CD/DVD for all your burning and playback needs.

【USB-C CD/DVD Drive】NOLYTH external DVD drive is compatible with Mac/MacBook Pro/Air/Laptop/PC. Powered by USB-C/USB port and embedded cable design. This DVD drive works well in burning/writing/reading for laptop/mac/pc. No driver program or extra power supply required. Don't need to install software to set for DVD driver

【Fast Speed】NOLYTH external CD drive is equipped with USB C high speed interface, up to a maximum of 10Gbps and stable performance with strong fault tolerance. This DVD drive external is adopted unique intelligent burning technology, NOLYTH CD drive supported DVD+/-R/RW, CD/DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW. Max DVD read speed 8X; Max CD read speed 24X and max CD burn speed 8X. This external CD/DVD drive equipped with brand new chip and strong error-correction ability

【Plug and Play】NOLYTH external CD/DVD drive for laptop is very easy to use, just plug and play, you just need to plug this external DVD player into your USB C/USB port and it will be detected. This external optical drive is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive. You can burn files, install software and create a backup CD. This DVD player allows you to watch DVD/CD movies with no lag and burn music, movies to CDs or DVDs at any time

【EXTERNAL CD DRIVE FOR LAPTOP】- Considering that most of the latest laptops have not been added to the built-in CD/DVD drive, so you can’t insert CDs or DVDs directly into your laptop to listen to music, watch movies, data backup or install systems. The external CD drive that ORIGBELIE newly released is a good solution. No need for additional drivers. PLUG and PLAY. The CD Rom external drive for laptop has strong error correction, anti-skid and quiet capabilities.

【USB 3.0 HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSFER】- CD Burner with high speed USB 3.0 technology, many of the port cluster connectors are labelled by blue colour and backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1. USB 3.0 is an updated version of USB 2.0 which provides higher data transfer rates up to 5 Gigabits/S (625MB/S). it is approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Besides that, The cd drive offers Max 8x DVDR Read Speed and Max 24x CD Write/Read speed, faster than you expected.

【SUPPORT CD & DVD BURNING】- The optical drive supports reading and writing of CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD, and SVCD. In addition, This USB-A and USB-C external disk drive supports different devices such as Macbook, iMac, Notebook, Desktop, and Laptop, etc. It's compatible with Windows 11/10 /8 /7 /XP , Vista 7 / 8, Linux, Mac OS10.6 or above. (Cars, TVs, Tablets, Smartphones, Projectors and Blu-ray disk are not supported；Windows 11 requires media player and network)

【5 in 1 CD DVD Drive】This is 5 in 1 external CD DVD drive.It is with 1 extra SD card reader,1 TF card reader and 2 USB3.0 ports in it.There is a color-changed light on the top of the surface.This external CD drive is not just a drive,also it is a USB hub at the same time.No driver need,plug and play.

【SD/TF card reader】When plug this external DVD drive into your computer,you can plug the SD/TF card into the SD/TF slot,transfer the files/data/pictures/videos/movies directly from the SD/TF into your CD drive/computer/USB flash drive/hard drive.Also can transfer from DVD drive/computer/2 USB ports into the SD/TF card reader.(NOTE:Please make sure your computer has a " VLC Media Player "software before playing music or movie .)

【2 USB3.0 Hubs】This external CD drive with 2 USB3.0 ports,it can transfer and charge from USB flash drive/hard drive/keyboard/mouse/phone etc USB devices into your computer,SD/TF card.The 2 USB3. 0 ports support 5V3A, compatibled with USB C/USB3. 0/USB2. 0 / USB1. 1(Note:Pls make sure use data cable with micro USB interface to connect the device and computer,not the power cord.)

Compatible with all Nintendo Wii models (D4 D3-2 D2A D2B D2C D2E DMS).

Great replacement for your broken or defective DVD drive.

1 X DVD Drive for WII. 3 X Opening Tool for random colors

One of the World's Smallest & Lightest Blu Ray Player - This BD/DVD/CD external 4K Ultra HD optical drive & burner is one of the smallest & lightest in the world, supporting BDXL and M-DISC. The ultra-compact USB 3.0 Blu-ray player allows you to read and write to all BDXL discs (BD-R triple-layer 100GB media, BD-R quad-layer 128GB media, and BD-RE triple-layer 100GB media) as well as Blu-ray discs. Weighing only 8.1oz, the Pioneer burner can be powered directly via USB (no AC adapter required).

Cyberlink Software Download Key Included - Includes award-winning playback software that will upscale standard-definition content to high-definition quality. PowerDirector 10 LE allows you to import your home movies, edit them, and then upload them to social media sites. Power2Go 8 gives you the ability to burn your valuable files to Blu-ray (including triple and quad layer BDXL discs), DVD or CD media. *Software for Windows only. Mac OS Software is sold separately.

Multisystem Additions for Smart Sound & Display Experience - Featuring PowerRead, Auto Quiet mode, and PureRead3+ combo. PowerRead can provide smoother movie playback when a disc has fingerprints or minor surface scratches. Auto Quiet mode intelligently adjusts the disc rotation speed to reduce noise (best while streaming movies, recording, or listening to music), and PureRead3+ automatically adjusts the drive parameters to minimize speakers' sound glitches during music playback.

24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW.

16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM, 512KB Cache.

Burst Transfer Rate: SATA 1.5Gbps, Buffer Memory: 1.5 MB.

PLUG AND PLAY: The CD/DVD drive external USB 3.0 and USB-C ports and doesn't require an external driver or power supply.Just plug it into your laptop's USB and Type-C ports and the CD/DVD drive will be automatically detected.Ziweo USB 3.0 & Type-C external optical cd/dvd drive burner is perfect companion for laptop or desktop without internal DVD drive.

HIGH WRITING AND READING SPEED: The Type-C & USB 3.0 CD/DVD external drive offers Max 8x DVD Rewrite Read Speed and Max 24x CD Write/Read Burner speed.This Type-C & USB 3.0 CD/DVD drive will bring you maximum 5Gbps data transmission speed, plays music movies installing software or system, burning discs without lag or distortion.

WIDE COMPATIBILITY&MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS: This external dvd cd drive is compatible with Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10,Linux OS,all version Mac OS system.You can use this external CD/DVD player to play movie DVDs, burn/rip CDs, install software/system, DVD games, back up data to CD/DVD,and more.(Not support TV, car player, Chromebook, Surface Pro, Ubuntu.)

【 Plug & Play】This DVD/CD BD-ROM Blu-ray Burner is Powered by the USB3.0 TYPE-A port, no eject button, slot-loading, automatically pops up your disc when clicked the "Eject button"on the computer after use; No driver program or extra power supply required. Don't need to install software to set for driver(You need to download a Blu-ray-enabled software on your computer device before playing Blu-ray Disc, for example: Power DVD, etc.)

【USB3.0 High Speed Interface】Ultra slim portable size is equipped with USB 3.0 high speed interface,bringing you faster data transfer speed and stable performance, With this External Blu-ray Drive you can record CD/DVD/BD disc, music, videos, installing software or create CD/DVD/BD backup disc

【Multi Support】Support BD-ROM, BD-R, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROW, DVD-R, ets. strong error correcting ability, anti-shock and noise reduction technology, low power consumption. Deserve to have the external Blu-ray player

✔ Latest HD Burning Technology --- The external blu ray drive has a larger storage capacity and a faster reading and recording speed. Blu-ray reading speeds are up to 6x, DVDs up to 8x, and CDs up to 24x. Supports 8.5G 4.7G 700M CD DVD burning capabilities. Advanced high speed 3.0 interface,up to a maximum of 5Gbps(6X faster than 2.0(480Mbps)) & Type-C interface has strong error correction ability, impact resistance, low noise and low power consumption.

✔ Wide Compatiblity --- This USB 3.0 & type-c blu ray drive can be used in laptops/ desktops/ Macbook. And compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10, Mac OS. Support 3D Player and enjoy clarity to Nearly 4K quality.(Note: The Bluray DVD Drive does not play 4K Ultra HD Discs). Make sure the playback software on your computer must support the Blu-ray format. Download the "Cyberlink BD&3D Advisor”, start to perform testing, it will tell you a result if your computer support playing blu ray or 3D.

✔ Fashional Light Design --- When you use the external blu ray burner to burn and play your favorite BDs/DVDs, the drive will have a beautiful lanter change on the top. It’s so cool to use this external optical drive at night.

Brand new from VikTck,Mini portable, plug and play. Don't need to install software to set for driver. It features strong error-correcting ability, anti-shock and noise reduction technology, low power consumption, and powered by the USB-C port, no external adapter needed. No drive needed. Plug and play

Specially Designed for Macbook: Use for the latest MacBook Pro/MacBook which has USB Type C. Every item we provide a USB Type c(Female) to USB(Male) converter,so once you want to use for the USB port Macbook Air/Pro or other Notebook,you can use smoothly with it.

Compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS, so you can use this external optical drive on almost all computers including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, Windows laptop, and desktop PCs

【Wide Compatibility】This external blu ray drive works well for Laptop/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air/PC/Windows10/8/7/Mac OS, support 3D Player and enjoy clarity to Nearly 4K quality. (Note: does not play 4K Ultra HD Discs). Make sure the playback software on your computer must support the Blu-ray format. Download the "Cyberlink BD&3D Advisor” to test. We recommend use professional blu ray software to play this product, such as PowerDVD and Macgo Blu-ray Player. [Package not include player software]

【Multifunction】This 5-in-1 external blu ray drive supports 1 SD,1 TF card, 2 USB3.0 ports transfer or charging, also supports BD/DVD/CD disc read and DVD/CD write，can't burn BD disc. You can copy music/movies/data files from SD/TF card or through 2 USB ports to computer, also from bluray player to SD/TF Card, USB hard drive/USB flash drive. ★NOTE: SD card and TF card can't work at the same time, only choose one each time. Each of them can work well with the 2 USB3.0 ports at the same time.

【Easy to Use】 This external blu ray drive uses new double interface design makes two different USB cables are combined in one, you can easily connect to a computer that requires Type-C or USB 3.0 interfaces. you won't be annoyed by losing this little cable. And the two USB3.0 ports compatibled with USB C/USB3.0/USB2.0/USB1.0,just like a USB Hub(using for USB flash drive/Mouse/Keyboard/Hard drive/Phone etc)

【High Speed USB 3.0 External DVD drive】USB 3.0 external CD/DVD optical drive player with durable DVD loader and low impedance & anti-interference ability, brings more smooth and stable experience. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.0. Equipped with an eject button so that no need to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. Besides, the copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission.

【Plug & Play, Easy to Use】Easy to use this plug & play external CD/DVD dirve. No need for external driver and power supply, just plug into the USB 3.0 port directly on your laptop or desktop, it will be detected automatically by your computer, then you can use it to read or write your CD or DVD discs via the corresponding software. USB 3.0 external CD/DVD dirve is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive.

【Multifunctional & Practical】It's not only a reader, but also writer / rewriter / burner. you can use it to play your movie DVDs, enjoy music CDs, burn/rip discs, install software/system, download games, and more. Support CD-R, CD-ROM, CD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD ROM discs. Max 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed provide high writing and reading speed. Tips: it is a CD/DVD drive burner, but not a Blu-ray drive, so it can not play Blu ray discs.

【Support Lightscribe create】The Lightscribe DVD Drive Support Play/Write DVD/CD. The Mac and Desktop with Laptop Compatible TPFeel Drive can Read/Burner DVDs/CDs and create Lightscribe Discs.

【High Speed】Type-c +USB3.0 Connector cables,Support Maximum burn speeds of 8x for DVD-R/+R and 24x for CD-R, maximum read speeds of 8x for DVD-R/+R and 24x for CD-R.

【Aluminum Portable Design】TPFeel External Lightscribe DVD Drive Comes with an eject button on the front, a stylish indicator light and Aluminum alloy shell, Rugged,refined and Oganized! Silver Color . And with portable design, you can easily carry it .

【Plug and Play】This external optical drive is incredibly easy to use. Simply plug it into a USB port and the CD/DVD driver will be automatically detected, requiring no additional drivers.

【Multi-function】Once connected to a desktop computer or laptop, this external optical drive offers a range of capabilities. You can watch DVD movies, listen to music, create backup discs, burn movies/music, and even install systems. The player supports various formats, including DVD+R, DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, and DVD RAM.

【High-Speed Transmission】Equipped with both Type-C and USB 3.0 compatibility, this external CD drive provides faster data transmission speeds of up to 5Gbps. The maximum DVD reading and burning speed is 8x, while the maximum CD reading and burning speed is 24x.

【Plug and Play, Easy to Use】 The external CD/DVD drive is easy to use. The user only needs to plug the USB cable of the drive into any USB port of the electronic device that supports the system, and it will automatically play. No additional power or drive is required.

【High Speed, USB 3.0 DVD Drive】 Compatible with USB3. 0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0. Higher transmission speed (up to Maximum of 5Gbps) means higher stability, faster reaction, stable performance and strong fault tolerance. Give users a better experience.

【External Optical Drive with Wide Compatibility】 This external DVD drive is ideal for various devices, compatible with Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10/11, Linux, all version Mac OS system. For the desktops, please connect the device to the back USB port of the motherboard for normal use.

【Portable and easy to use】Just plug it into your laptop or desktop computer's USB and Type-C ports and the CD/DVD drive will be automatically recognized, no extra driver program required! So portable and lightweight to carry that you can easily use it in the office, school, at home, even during a trip.

【Wide Compatibility】The external DVD drive is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7, Windows SE / ME / 2000 / XP /Vista, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS. DVD disc drives also support different devices like Apple Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, iMac, and Desktops. You can use it to listen to music, watch movies, play games, burn/rip CDs& DVDs deta and install Software, etc.

【USB 3.0 High-speed Transmission】This portable CD/DVD drive is equipped with embedded USB 3.0 and USB-C two kinds of connectors. you can use it without an adapter or hub required which provides Max 8x DVD Read/Write Speed, and Max 24x CD Read/Write Speed. It's faster 900% than USB 2.0.