External CD and DVD Drives

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:

Anonymous

8/10/2026 8:20:08 PM

Buyer Beware

“ Otherwise, it is a solid choice for an external Blu-Ray drive. ”

External Blu Ray Drive Type-C CD DVD Drive Ultra Slim USB3.0 Blu-ray Burner Writer Player for Laptop Desktop PC Windows 10/8/7 MacBook Mac Linux OS Apple , Silver

Anonymous

2/25/2026 8:02:15 AM

A little slow to read.

“ I know, it's a cd/dvd drive and it isn't really modern tech. ”

LG External CD/DVD Rewriter With M-Disc Mac & Surface Support (Black) - Model GP65NB60

Donald S.

2/22/2026 12:19:48 PM

GREAT PRODUCT and fast shipping.

“ I bought this as an adapter for several of my laptop CD drives I had laying around. ”

AUTYUE External CD DVD Drive for Laptop, USB 3.0 & Type C Portable CD DVD Drive Player Reader Writter Burner, CD/DVD Optical Drive for PC Desktop, Compatible with Windows 7 8 10 11 XP,Linux,Mac OS

wjjerry

6/14/2025 7:07:09 PM

Great Product, works well

“ Would recommend, as for a portable drive/burner, it works well. ”

LG External CD/DVD Rewriter With M-Disc Mac & Surface Support (Black) - Model GP65NB60

John S.

3/20/2025 7:24:09 AM

Good

“ Works for a computer without internal drive. ”

LG External CD / DVD Rewriter With M-Disc Mac & Surface Support (Gold) - Model GP65NG60

Anthony U.

2/8/2025 12:16:42 PM

Works Great but noisy

“ Plug and play right out of the box with USB C, well done! You do not have to install the included software if you just want to play or rip CD's/DVD's, but the software is valuable to those that can use it. ”

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//)

Anonymous

2/15/2024 9:28:46 AM

Does what it is supposed to

“ If you need an external optical drive, this seems to be a pretty good one. ”

LG External CD / DVD Rewriter With M-Disc Mac & Surface Support (Silver) - Model GP65NS60