Best Pc Optical Drives in 2026

【Plug and Play】No extra driver program is required, as easy as using an internal optical drive. Just plug this external CD DVD drive into your laptop or desktop PC, and insert your CDs or DVDs, it will be recognized automatically, then you can use a media player, burning, or ripping software to read, write, and rip your CDs and DVDs. Easy to use!

【What You Can Do With It】This is a full-featured CD & DVD disk reader writer rewriter burner recorder, you can use to play movie DVDs, burn photos/ videos/ files to blank CDs or DVDs, copy photos/ videos/ files from disk to your computer, install software/ system/ games, back 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, and VCD-ROM discs.

【Wide Compatibility】Compatible with Multi-OS including Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ Vista/ XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS. You can use this ROOFULL USB CD/DVD player on most computers including Apple MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Windows, and Linux laptops and desktop computers from HP / LG / Dell / Acer / ASUS / Lenovo / Thinkpad / Samsung / Microsoft. But please note that this device can't work with Chromebook, TV, tablet, iPad, mobile phones, projectors, trucks, and cars.

Asus (ASUSC)

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

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

Allows you to permanently delete the data on rewritable discs

Power saving drive

Provides you with flexibility and efficiency in terms of multimedia data storage and sharing

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 ℃

【PLUG & PLAY External DVD Drive】CD drive external USB, no need for external driver and Power supply. Just plug it into your USB port, then our Amicool External dvd burner will be detected. USB 3.0 external cd dirve is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive.

【HIGH SPEED USB 3.0 & Type-C】Amicool CD ROM External Drive adopted advanced burning technology, supported DVD+R, DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW. With USB3.0 and Type C Interface. Max DVD read speed 8x; Max CD read speed 24x and max CD burn speed 8x. bringing you faster data transmission speed (max 5Gbps), plays music and movies without lag or distortion.

【Wide Compatibility】External CD/DVD drive for laptop PC desktop Linux OS Apple Mac MacBook Pro. cd burner dvd player compatible with Windows 10 /8.1/7/XP/Vista, Linux, all versions of Mac OS. Ideal for APPLE / DELL / SONY / SAMSUNG / ASUS / ACER / HP and other brands notebook, Ultrabook, PC, desktop that without drive hardware. Not for chrome / tv / car / tablet

【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

Specifications - 9.5mm Internal SATA Tray Loading DVDRW Drives ; Dimension: 127 x 125 x 9.5mm ; Read Speed: 24x CD, 8x DVD / Write Speed: 24x CD, 8x DVD

Cautions - Avoid of wrong order, Must be sure 9.5mm thickness match your current drive before purchase.For more details, please refer to the third picture

Support System: Windows 98, XP, 2000, Vista, Win7, Win8, Win10, Mac OS, Linux

【 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

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

【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 CD & DVD BURNING】Optical disk drive compatible with multiple discs including CD-ROM, CD-R, CD +/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD-ROM. After the cd drive 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.

【4 IN 1 USB HUB】 Our external drive can not only burn and read CD DVD, but also can be used as a external laptop usb hub, including 2 USB 3.0 port, 1 TF slot ,1 SD card slot which will effectively solve the problem of insufficient USB ports. The card slot are perfect for transferring photo and video files by your camera from cards to your computer(Note: SD port and TF port cannot be used at the same time)

【HIGH WRITING AND READING SPEED】External dvd rw 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 and installing software or system, burning discs without lag or distortion.

Burn CD's and DVD's, Play/Read CD's and DVD's

Write Speed: BD-R: 6x max. BDXL: 4x max. BD-R DL: 4x max. BD-RE: 2x max. DVD-R: 8x max. DVD+R: 8x max. DVD-RW: 6x max. DVD+RW: 8x max. DVD-R DL: 6x max. DVD+R9: 6x max. CD-R: 24x max. CD-RW: 24x max.

Read Speed: BD: 6x max. DVD: 8x max. CD: 24x max.

It is an internal slim blu-ray reader/writer. It is not retail product, so there is no original retail package or accessories like software, user manual, driver disc, or connecting cable.

SATA interface, Tray-loading, 9mm in height. It supports laptop and desktop with 9mm optical bay. Supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS. Does not include original faceplate, this faceplate is flat, you can remove the original drive's faceplate to this drive.

Supports 3D Blu-ray Disc playback, supports BDXL (100GB triple layer) disc. Supports Plug and play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into the optical bay or replace the old drive, and the new blu-ray drive will be detected.

It is an internal slim blu-ray reader/writer. It is not retail product, so there is no original retail package or accessories like software, user manual, driver disc, or connecting cable.

SATA interface, Tray-loading, 9.5mm in height. It supports laptop and desktop with 9.5mm optical bay. Supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS. Does not include original faceplate, this faceplate is flat, you can remove the original drive's faceplate to this drive.

Supports 3D Blu-ray Disc playback, supports BDXL (100GB triple layer) disc. Supports Plug and play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into the optical bay or replace the old drive, and the new blu-ray drive will be detected.

【Easy to Use】：This product is automatic suction, no additional driver, also do not need additional power supply, plug and play, have this Type super - c drive, you can burn pictures, music, video, film, installation system, etc

【System Compatibility】：This drive is compatible with WIN98/ME/2000/XP, VISATA, WIN7, WIN 8, WIN10, MAC OS8.6 or above, applicable range: laptop, desktop netbook, MAC, etc. （(Note: android and iso tablets are not supported.)

【System Requirements】：For the latest MacBook pro/MacBook laptop, it's type-c.Each of us offers USB(female) to USB(male) converter, so once you want to use the USB port's MacBook/pro or other laptop, you can use it very smoothly.

Enjoy outstanding blu-ray performance on your computer! MAITLAN products this 6X blu-ray burner external drive for both laptop and desktop. Used on PC, full function 3D Blu-ray playback with appropriate 3rd party software, read and write BD, DVD and CD. Supports Windows Vista/ 7/ 8.1 / 10 and Mac OS system.

Specially designed with dual port Type-C and USB 3.0 interface 2-in-1, the external blu-ray drive is compatible with almost all laptops, all-in-one desktops. Supports Plug and play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0.

Embedded cable design, made with premium wire drawing material, enough fashionable and scratch-proof exterior. Net weight is only 0.72 lbs (325g), 0.73" (18.5mm) in height. This external drive is slim, lightweight, compact and portable. All-in-One, the integrated USB 3.0/USB-C cable can be folded inside the bottom.

Choose Free Shipping: Around 10 Days to US Continental address via USPS after shipping. It is an internal slim blu-ray reader/writer made by Hitachi-LG. It is not retail product, so there is no original retail package or accessories like software, user manual, driver disc, or connecting cable.

SATA interface, Tray-loading, 9.5mm in height. It supports laptop and desktop with 9.5mm optical bay. Supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10, Linux. Does not include original faceplate, this faceplate is flat, you can remove the original drive's faceplate to this drive.

Supports 3D Blu-ray Disc playback, supports BDXL (100GB triple layer) disc, supports M-Disc. Supports Plug and play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into the optical bay or replace the old drive, and the new blu-ray drive will be detected.

Around 10 Days to US Continental address via USPS after shipping. It may be the cheapest external blu-ray drive in the world. MAITLAN products this blu-ray external drive for both laptop and desktop. Used on PC, full function Blu-ray playback with appropriate 3rd party software, read BD/DVD/CD and write DVD and CD.

supports Plug and play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into your USB 2.0 or 3.0 port and the blu-ray drive will be detected. Comes with standard with an eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD/BD optical drive.

Thin and light, net weight is 0.64 lbs (290g), 0.70" (18mm) in height. supports Windows 10 and Mac OS system. Comes with one separate USB 2.0 data cable and one power cable. For most laptops, the blu-ray drive can work normally with one data cable. It may be required to connect the power cable to ensure it work stably on some old laptops(e.g. released before 2010).

Burn CD's an DVD's, Read/Play CD's and DVD's

Customized faceplate is not included

You need to swap the faceplate of your old drive with this drive

Enjoy outstanding blu-ray performance on your computer! MAITLAN products this 6X blu-ray player external drive for both laptop and desktop. Used on PC, full function 3D Blu-ray playback with appropriate 3rd party software, read BD, DVD and CD. Supports Windows XP / 2003/ Vista/ 7/ 8.1 / 10 and Mac OS system.

Supports Plug and play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the blu-ray drive will be detected. Comes with standard with an eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external blu-ray optical drive. Compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0.

Embedded cable design, made with premium wire drawing material, enough fashionable and scratch-proof exterior. . Net weight is only 0.67 lbs (305g), 0.72" in height. This external drive is slim, lightweight, compact and portable. All-in-One, the integrated USB 3.0 cable can be folded inside the bottom.

It is an internal slim blu-ray reader/writer made by. It is not retail product, so there is no original retail package or accessories like software, user manual, driver disc, or connecting cable.

SATA interface, Tray-loading, 12.7mm in height. It supports laptop and desktop with 12.7mm optical bay. Supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS. Does not include original faceplate, this faceplate is flat, you can remove the original drive's faceplate to this drive.

Supports 3D Blu-ray Disc playback, supports BDXL (100GB triple layer) disc. Supports Plug and play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into the optical bay or replace the old drive, and the new blu-ray drive will be detected.