As one of the earliest professional external optical drive manufacturers invited to join , ROOFULL has sold over 3,240,000 pieces of CD/DVD drives since 2015.
We prioritize exceptional product quality, with each drive undergoing rigorous testing. Additionally, we are ready to assist with any inquiries or issues, ensuring support and satisfaction at every step.
Choose ROOFULL for reliable optical drives and outstanding customer support.
USB 3.0 & USB-C CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD Drive with USB Hub
CD/DVD Drive with Hub & Case
USB 3.0 CD/DVD-RW Drive
With this ROOFULL classic ECD819-SU3 external CD & DVD drive burner reader writer, you can play music CDs and movie DVDs, import music from audio CDs to your computer, burn audio/photos/videos to blank CDs & DVDs, copy photos, install software/games/system, backup data, and more.
Equipped with advanced USB 3.0, it delivers high-speed transfers up to 5 Gbps and ensures consistent, quiet, and reliable performance for reading, burning, and copying your discs.
Compatible with 99% of laptops, notebooks, desktops, and all-in-one PCs that run Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Linux, and all versions of Apple macOS. Please note that it is incompatible with Chromebooks, TVs, cars, projectors, tablets, smartphones, PS, Xbox, Switch, and Blu-ray/4K discs.
How to use it on Windows & Mac computers
How to Use it on Windows Computers: Prepare playback, burning, or ripping software based on your needs, and network connection for Windows 11 > Connect the data cable (located under the drive) to your computer's USB-A or USB-C port directly, or through a self-powered USB hub > The system will automatically install the necessary driver, and a “DVD RW” icon will appear in Windows Explorer > For video DVDs, make sure to set the DVD region code to match your disc (e.g., Region 1 for US/Canada); CDs do not require a region setting > Insert the CD or DVD, then use your chosen software to play, burn, or rip > When finished, eject the disc by pressing the physical button or right-clicking the icon and selecting “Eject.”
Recommended Free Software for Windows: Audio CD Media Player (Windows Media Player, VideoLAN VLC Player); Video/Movie DVD Media Player (VideoLAN VLC Player, Kodi, 5KPlayer); Audio CD Burning Software (CDBurnerXP, ImgBurn); Video DVDs Burning Software (ImgBurn, BurnAware Free, CDBurnerXP); Audio CD Ripping Software (Windows Media Player, iTunes, Exact Audio Copy [EAC], Fre:ac); Video DVD Ripping Software (HandBrake, MakeMKV)
How to Set the Region Code in Windows: RRight-click the "DVD-RW Drive" icon and select "Properties" > Go to the "Hardware" tab and select your CD/DVD drive > Click "Properties" at the bottom > Open the "DVD Region" tab > Choose the correct region (e.g. Region 1 for US/Canada) and click "OK". (Note: You can only change the region code 4~5 times.)
How to Use it on Apple Mac Computers: Open Finder > Settings (or Preferences, depending on your macOS version) > Ensure "CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices" is checked in the General Tab and Sidebar Tab if available > Prepare the media player, burning, or ripping software based on your needs (not all) > Plug the data cable (located under the drive) into your computer's USB-A or USB-C port directly or a self-powered USB hub > Insert your CDs or DVDs > The disc drive icon will appear on the desktop after a disc is successfully read > Use your installed software to play, burn, or rip the disc > After playback/burning, the tray cannot open via the button due to macOS limitations. To eject a disc on Mac computers after playback/burning, right-click on the desktop icon and select "eject," or choose "File" > "Eject" from the menu.
Recommended Free Software for Apple Mac: Audio CDs Media Player (Apple Music, iTunes, VLC Player); Video/Movie DVDs Media Player (VideoLAN VLC Player, Apple DVD Player); Audio CDs Burning Software (Apple Music, Burn, Express Burn); Audio CD Ripping Software (Apple Music, X Lossless Decoder, HandBrake); Video DVDs Burning Software (Burn for Mac, HandBrake, iDVD (Legacy), DVDStyler, iDVD [for old mac]); Video DVD Ripping Software (MakeMKV, HandBrake with VLC - Use VLC to read the DVD, and HandBrake to convert and rip it to your desired format).
What's the Burning & Ripping: “Burning” means copying music, videos, or files from your computer onto a blank CD or DVD, while “ripping” means copying content from a CD or DVD onto your computer. These processes let you create custom discs or save physical media digitally.
Note Before Burning Discs: Before burning, ensure your blank disc capacity is sufficient (CD-R/CD-RW: 700MB or 80 min audio; DVD-R/DVD+R: 4.7GB or 2 hours video; Dual Layer DVD: 8.5GB for long videos), use the proper burning software, set a safe burning speed (10X or lower for CDs and 4X to 8X for DVDs), and confirm the file format is compatible with the blank disc (Supported audio formats: WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC [M4A]. For car or home CD players, burn in CD-DA format; Use MPEG-2, VOB, or MPG for DVD-Video.). To convert files into disc-compatible formats, use Burn (for Mac), DVDStyler (for Windows & Mac), or CDBurnerXP (for Windows). If burning a data disc for storage, you can include any standard file types without format conversion.
About Photo/Image Discs: Some photos cannot be viewed or downloaded on Mac and Windows due to incompatible disc formats, unsupported image files, copy protection, or disc damage. Both systems support JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, HEIF, and most RAW formats, but some RAW files may need Preview, Photos, or third-party software to open.
These Things You Need to Know before Buying
TOP ROOFULL EXTERNAL CD/DVD PLAYERS FOR WINDOWS & MAC LAPTOP DESKTOP PC
 ECD819-SU3 |  ECD829-Y |  ECD829-Y with Case |  B21-Y |  ?RF40-SU with Case |  A41-SU with Case |  UL41-Y with Case | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Connector Type | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C |
Compatible OS | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux |
Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac |
Optical Storage Read Speed | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD |
Optical Storage Write Speed | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD |
Additional Expansion | No | No | No | USB 3.0, 2.0, USB-C, SD Slot | USB 3.0, 2.0, SD, TF Slot | USB 3.0, 2.0, SD Slot | USB 3.0, 2.0, SD, TF Slot |
With this ROOFULL classic ECD819-SU3 external CD & DVD drive burner reader writer, you can play music CDs and movie DVDs, import music from audio CDs to your computer, burn audio/photos/videos to blank CDs & DVDs, copy photos, install software/games/system, backup data, and more.
Equipped with advanced USB 3.0, it delivers high-speed transfers up to 5 Gbps and ensures consistent, quiet, and reliable performance for reading, burning, and copying your discs.
Compatible with 99% of laptops, notebooks, desktops, and all-in-one PCs that run Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Linux, and all versions of Apple macOS. Please note that it is incompatible with Chromebooks, TVs, cars, projectors, tablets, smartphones, PS, Xbox, Switch, and Blu-ray/4K discs.
How to use it on Windows & Mac computers
How to Use it on Windows Computers: Prepare playback, burning, or ripping software based on your needs, and network connection for Windows 11 > Connect the data cable (located under the drive) to your computer's USB-A or USB-C port directly, or through a self-powered USB hub > The system will automatically install the necessary driver, and a “DVD RW” icon will appear in Windows Explorer > For video DVDs, make sure to set the DVD region code to match your disc (e.g., Region 1 for US/Canada); CDs do not require a region setting > Insert the CD or DVD, then use your chosen software to play, burn, or rip > When finished, eject the disc by pressing the physical button or right-clicking the icon and selecting “Eject.”
Recommended Free Software for Windows: Audio CD Media Player (Windows Media Player, VideoLAN VLC Player); Video/Movie DVD Media Player (VideoLAN VLC Player, Kodi, 5KPlayer); Audio CD Burning Software (CDBurnerXP, ImgBurn); Video DVDs Burning Software (ImgBurn, BurnAware Free, CDBurnerXP); Audio CD Ripping Software (Windows Media Player, iTunes, Exact Audio Copy [EAC], Fre:ac); Video DVD Ripping Software (HandBrake, MakeMKV)
How to Set the Region Code in Windows: RRight-click the "DVD-RW Drive" icon and select "Properties" > Go to the "Hardware" tab and select your CD/DVD drive > Click "Properties" at the bottom > Open the "DVD Region" tab > Choose the correct region (e.g. Region 1 for US/Canada) and click "OK". (Note: You can only change the region code 4~5 times.)
How to Use it on Apple Mac Computers: Open Finder > Settings (or Preferences, depending on your macOS version) > Ensure "CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices" is checked in the General Tab and Sidebar Tab if available > Prepare the media player, burning, or ripping software based on your needs (not all) > Plug the data cable (located under the drive) into your computer's USB-A or USB-C port directly or a self-powered USB hub > Insert your CDs or DVDs > The disc drive icon will appear on the desktop after a disc is successfully read > Use your installed software to play, burn, or rip the disc > After playback/burning, the tray cannot open via the button due to macOS limitations. To eject a disc on Mac computers after playback/burning, right-click on the desktop icon and select "eject," or choose "File" > "Eject" from the menu.
Recommended Free Software for Apple Mac: Audio CDs Media Player (Apple Music, iTunes, VLC Player); Video/Movie DVDs Media Player (VideoLAN VLC Player, Apple DVD Player); Audio CDs Burning Software (Apple Music, Burn, Express Burn); Audio CD Ripping Software (Apple Music, X Lossless Decoder, HandBrake); Video DVDs Burning Software (Burn for Mac, HandBrake, iDVD (Legacy), DVDStyler, iDVD [for old mac]); Video DVD Ripping Software (MakeMKV, HandBrake with VLC - Use VLC to read the DVD, and HandBrake to convert and rip it to your desired format).
What's the Burning & Ripping: “Burning” means copying music, videos, or files from your computer onto a blank CD or DVD, while “ripping” means copying content from a CD or DVD onto your computer. These processes let you create custom discs or save physical media digitally.
Note Before Burning Discs: Before burning, ensure your blank disc capacity is sufficient (CD-R/CD-RW: 700MB or 80 min audio; DVD-R/DVD+R: 4.7GB or 2 hours video; Dual Layer DVD: 8.5GB for long videos), use the proper burning software, set a safe burning speed (10X or lower for CDs and 4X to 8X for DVDs), and confirm the file format is compatible with the blank disc (Supported audio formats: WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC [M4A]. For car or home CD players, burn in CD-DA format; Use MPEG-2, VOB, or MPG for DVD-Video.). To convert files into disc-compatible formats, use Burn (for Mac), DVDStyler (for Windows & Mac), or CDBurnerXP (for Windows). If burning a data disc for storage, you can include any standard file types without format conversion.
About Photo/Image Discs: Some photos cannot be viewed or downloaded on Mac and Windows due to incompatible disc formats, unsupported image files, copy protection, or disc damage. Both systems support JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, HEIF, and most RAW formats, but some RAW files may need Preview, Photos, or third-party software to open.
These Things You Need to Know before Buying
| Incompatible Devices and Discs | This CD/DVD drive cannot play Blu-ray discs. And it is not compatible with cars, trucks, TVs, projectors, smartphones, iPhones, tablets, iPads, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, surface (some models), Chromebooks and Ubuntu OS. |
|---|---|
| How to Connect to Your PC? | Please note the data cable is on the bottom of the drive (under the device). Please plug the data cable to your computer's USB port or a self-powered USB hub. |
| How to Insert Discs? | Ensure discs are placed well and not scratched. The raised fixing post in the middle of the CD drive tray has three spring buckles. You need to gently press the disc into the spring buckles to secure the disc. |
| Eject after Playing on Mac | Due to macOS limitations, the tray cannot be opened via the button after playing or burning a disc. To eject a disc on Mac, right-click the desktop icon and select "Eject," or go to "File" > "Eject" from the menu. |
| Supported Disc Types | Support the reading, burning (writing/rewriting), and ripping (digitizing) of multiple types of discs, including CD-ROM, CD-R, CD±RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, VCD, SVCD. (Blu-ray Disc is NOT supported) |
| Max Read/Write Speeds | CD-ROM 24x, CD-R 24x, CD±RW 8x, DVD-ROM 8x, DVD±R 8x, DVD±RW 8x, DVD±R DL 4x. (Tips: The drive gradually increases speed from the inner to the outer edge, with a slower startup speed that reaches maximum performance as it progresses.) |
| Note of Reading/Writing Speed | While the maximum read/write speeds for CDs are 24X and 8X for DVDs, we recommend burning or ripping at 10X or lower for CDs and 4X to 8X for DVDs. Slower speeds, such as 4X or 8X, are ideal for ensuring data integrity, especially with high-capacity or dual-layer discs. These speeds enable more precise data encoding, reducing the risk of read errors. |
| About Media Format & Burning | Before burning an audio or video disc, make sure the multimedia format is compatible with the disc, otherwise the burned disc will not play properly. You can use software (such as HandBrake or Freemake Video Converter) to convert video files to DVD-compatible formats (e.g., MPEG-2) or audio files to CD-compatible formats (e.g., WAV or MP3). |
| View Images from Discs | Some photos cannot be viewed or downloaded on Mac and Windows due to incompatible disc formats, unsupported image files, copy protection, or disc damage. Both systems support JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, HEIF, and most RAW formats, but some RAW files may need Preview, Photos, or third-party software to open. |
| Windows 11 Requirements | Windows 11 needs a media player (such as VideoLAN VLC player) and a network connection. |
TOP ROOFULL EXTERNAL CD/DVD PLAYERS FOR WINDOWS & MAC LAPTOP DESKTOP PC
ECD819-SU3 | ECD829-Y | ECD829-Y with Case | B21-Y | ?RF40-SU with Case | A41-SU with Case | UL41-Y with Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Connector Type | ||||||
| USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C | USB 3.0 & USB-C |
| Compatible OS | ||||||
| Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Linux |
| Hardware Platform | ||||||
| Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac | Laptop, PC, Mac |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | ||||||
| Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | ||||||
| Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD |
| Additional Expansion | ||||||
| No | No | No | USB 3.0, 2.0, USB-C, SD Slot | USB 3.0, 2.0, SD, TF Slot | USB 3.0, 2.0, SD Slot | USB 3.0, 2.0, SD, TF Slot |
As one of the earliest professional external optical drive manufacturers invited to join , ROOFULL has sold over 3,240,000 pieces of CD/DVD drives since 2015.
We prioritize exceptional product quality, with each drive undergoing rigorous testing. Additionally, we are ready to assist with any inquiries or issues, ensuring support and satisfaction at every step.
Choose ROOFULL for reliable optical drives and outstanding customer support.
USB 3.0 & USB-C CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD Drive with USB Hub
CD/DVD Drive with Hub & Case
USB 3.0 CD/DVD-RW Drive