Overview
PROS
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Type
Size
Ports
Software
Our Top Choice
Dell USB Slim DVD R/W Drive
Dell combines innovation and functionality by utilizing the feedback from its vast customer base to create smart computing solutions.
Its plug-and-play design makes it easy to use, it has better power efficiency than older drives, and it’s lightweight, so it fits in your bag.
It’s noisy and may not work with HD-DVD format.
DVDs, CDs
5.67 x 5.41 x 0.55" / 0.55 lbs
USB port
CyberLink Media Suite
Best Value
Smallcar External USB 3.0 DVD Drive
Smallcar seeks to create a hassle-free computing experience for all, no matter your type of device. Its high-quality add-ons attest to this.
It’s easy to use and has a fast writing speed. It’s also a lightweight, functional drive with a sleek design.
There are isolated complaints about its drawer being somewhat problematic.
DVDs, CDs
7.4 x 6.5 x 1.8" / 0.45 lbs
USB port
VLC, Power DVD, GOM / MPC-HC
Apple USB SuperDrive
Apple is the world’s largest IT company by revenue and has been the world’s most valuable brand for 4 years in a row. With its first-class products, it enjoys a high level of brand loyalty.
Its single USB cable is built-in and it uses your device as its power source. It’s quite easy to install, quiet, and fast.
As with all great products, care has to be taken to avoid purchasing from scammers peddling fakes.
Portable
8.1 x 2.8 x 7.8" / 1.3 lbs
USB
Mac
Samsung Slim Optical Disc Drive
Samsung is guided by one univocal philosophy: “Always work for a better tomorrow.” It’s a simple philosophy that has seen it through seventy years, making countless quality products.
It’s sturdy, fast, and easy to use. It comes with functional software and can be used with TVs and other devices.
Its manual isn’t detailed.
DVD
5.83 x 5.67 x 0.55" / 0.57 lbs
USB
Mac
LG Super Multi Portable DVD Rewriter
LG delivers electronics that let its customers embrace life, preparing them for its greatest moments with its intuitive, responsive, and energy-efficient products.
It features software for PCs, Macs, and Windows. It’s plug-and-play so it’s easy to use; it’s also easy to carry around.
Some might find it noisy.
DVD
5.67 x 0.55 x 5.41" / 0.7 lbs
USB
Windows 10 and Mac OS