External CD and DVD Drives

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Play videos, listen to music and burn digital files with external CD/DVD drives. Optical storage devices on computers range from read-only (ROM) to read and writable drives that meet the needs of various users. ROM drives let users view whatever is on the disk. Read/write drives combine that with the ability to save or burn data, videos and music. Adding external models expands your current computer's abilities, minimizing the need for upgrades. Consider portable CD burners for laptops to transfer or copy large files between devices.

Access Your Files Anywhere

Portable, budget-friendly and reliable external CD/DVD drives store large files securely, and make accessing them on-the-go simple. Available in both read-only as well as read-write capacities, these drives offer a variety of functions. They can serve as HQ media libraries, helping you transfer large amounts of data between several devices without internet, or powering up your business with dependable digital archives that are hard to corrupt. External CD DVD drives come in a variety of read and write speeds for different types of data and media files. Manufacturers often list the fastest recording speed and maximum two or three data read speeds on the external drive for user convenience. USB 3.0 DVD drives provide fast transfer speeds, and plug-and-play functionality that lessens setup time. Pair these devices with compatible 3.0 ports for optimal performance, or use them with existing 2.0 ports for future upgrades. Keep burned disks safe and clearly labeled with cases, wallets and other CD/DVD accessories.

Store 4K HD Movie Collections With External Blu-ray™ Writers

Upgrade existing computers and laptops with internal or external Blu-ray drives, and watch burned disks in 4K resolution. If speed is your top priority, external Blu-ray writers offer high read and write speeds for quick access. Combining performance with portability, these devices also support high-definition optical drive standards, allowing the storage and transfer of large videos in 4K HD quality. External Blu-ray writers provide compatibility with DVD and CD drives, offering read and write access for all three formats. Disks made with these writers are readable by traditional CD/DVD drives, which helps ensure recipients have access to the files. Keep a variety of CD/DVD/Blu-ray burners and media on hand for managing data sharing, copying files and burning high-quality videos.

Power Your Small Business With Portable CD Burners

Portable CD burners are exclusively used for reading and writing files on CDs. As the most budget-friendly of all types, these burners come in a variety of sizes, designs, and read and write speeds that meet everyday needs. Combining design flexibility with affordability, portable CD burners can be the smart choice for small or medium-sized companies looking for a secure storage medium for data archives and media files. Use CD burners for saving PowerPoint™ presentations or videos, making it easy to quickly insert a disk in a computer for meetings. Look for devices with fast read and write speeds for large projects, and for sharing information with multiple users.

Bestselling External CD / DVD / Blu-Ray Drives Reviews:

Alex Y.

6/28/2025 2:38:13 PM

It works, but little bit slower than other external DVDs

“ Not bad at all, but it is little bit slower than other even cheaper external DVDs ”

AUTENS External CD Drive CD-RW DVD-R Combo Burner USB 3.0 Type-C CD DVD Portable External USB Portable For PC Laptop Computer Mac Windows 11/10/8/7

Anthony U.

2/8/2025 12:16:42 PM

Works Great but noisy

“ If you can live with the sound then this is a nice little external drive that works great. ”

ASUS USB Type-C External DVD Drive Model ZenDrive V1M (SDRW-08V1M-U/BLK/G/AS//)

Anonymous

7/13/2024 9:31:57 AM

Great piece of hardware. Worked as described.

“ I recommend this item greatly to anyone needing an external optical drive. ”

ASUS USB Type-C External DVD Drive Model ZenDrive V1M (SDRW-08V1M-U/BLK/G/AS//)

Kimberly B.

3/13/2024 6:18:17 PM

Good product; Excellent customer service

“ A decent product to consider. I use a tower PC and the built in USB cord doesn't easily reach from desk to PC slot. Other than that, it works as expected for my primary concern - CD/DVD access. ”

[5-in-1] External CD DVD Drive, USB C USB 3.0 Portable CD/DVD +/-RW Drive/DVD Player with SD Card Reader USB 3.0 USB C Hub CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux MacOS (Black)

Larry D.

2/24/2024 8:24:08 AM

Good little unit.

“ When I upgraded to a new PC, the new one did not have a bay for a CD drive...which if you have old programs on CDs, it's kind of a necessity. ”

TROPRO External 3D Blu ray CD DVD Drive, Portable USB 3.0 and Type-C Blu-ray CD/DVD+/-RW Burner Player Writer Reader Rewriter for PC Netbook Laptop Desktop with Mac OS Windows XP/7/8/10 Silver

Adam J.

11/27/2023 7:29:09 PM

Outstanding for ripping Blue-ray and DVD discs.

“ Rips DVDs 2 to 3 times faster than my older generic external DVD drive. ”

ASUS USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 External 16X Blu-Ray Re-writer MacOS Compatible Model BW-16D1X-U LITE/BLK /G /AS

Thomas R.