External CD DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Type-C External CD/DVD Optical Drive, Portable CD/DVD Player Burner Reader Writer Recorder for Laptop Windows 11/10/8/7 Linux MacOS Macbook PC (Black)

Works with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, macOS 10.6+ (M1/M2/M3), and Linux. Not supported: TVs, cars, tablets, iPads, Chromebooks, Surface Pro, consoles, or Blu-ray/4K/3D discs.

CD/DVD Drive User Guide & Notes

CONNECTION: Powered directly via USB 3.0/USB-C, no extra cable needed. For best results, use built-in USB ports (rear ports on desktops recommended). Avoid hubs or long extension cables.

PLAY DISCS: Windows Media Player (audio CDs), VLC (video DVDs). On Mac, CDs open in Music; use VLC for DVDs. Linux: VLC works for both.

BURN & RIP/COPY DISCS: (You can create data, music, or video discs, copy discs, rip music to digital files, and back up photos or videos.)

* Choose trusted software (Windows: ImgBurn, BurnAware, CDBurnerXP; Mac: Burn, Express Burn, HandBrake, MakeMKV; Linux: K3b).

* Always check that your BLANK disc has ENOUGH space for the files. Write speed matters: use SLOWER speeds (CD <= 10X, DVD <= 8X) to reduce errors. Before burning, convert video files to DVD-compatible formats (e.g., MPEG-2) or audio files to CD-compatible formats (e.g., WAV or MP3).

TROUBLESHOOTING:

* Drive not recognized: connect directly, try another port, restart, or reinstall drivers.

* DVD won't play: install VLC and check Region Code (To play video/movie DVDs, please check the region code setting: On Windows:: Go to This PC > right-click DVD drive > Properties > Hardware > Properties > DVD Region, then set the correct region (USA = Region 1). On Mac: Region setting will appear automatically the first time you insert a DVD. Note: The region code can only be changed 4~5 times. After that, it will stay fixed.).

* Burning fails: use quality discs, lower speed, close other programs.

* 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.

About this item

1. External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop If youre looking for a simple and durable external CD/DVD drive with no complicated design or extra ports, the external dvd drive is made for you, offering effortless use and smooth, stable performance. Instantly play movie DVDs, burn music or video discs, convert CDs/DVDs into digital files, view photos, read medical CDs, install software from discs, back up data for long-term storage, and morejust as easily as an internal optical drive!
2. Plug and PlayPowered by USB port, no additional drivers or power supply required! Just plug the USB type-A or type-C connector on the data cable into your computer, and this DVD drive will be detected by your computer automatically (On Mac, the disc drive icon will appear on the desktop after a disc is inserted and successfully read). You can then use the corresponding software to read and write the discs with no complex settings!
3. High-Speed & Reliable PerformanceThis external CD drive delivers fast and stable read/write speedsup to 8× for DVDs and 24× for CDsensuring smooth, lag-free performance for movies, music, or data. Built for durability, it provides long-lasting service so you can enjoy consistent performance over time. The built-in cable with USBA and USBC connectors requires no adapters and wont get lostjust plug in and start using instantly on any PC or Mac
4. Wide CompatibilityWorks with most laptops, desktops, and all-in-one PCs running Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista/XP or Linux, as well as macOS 10.16 and later (including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Studio). For desktop towers, connect to a rear USB port for stable power. Not compatible with Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, tablets, projectors, TVs, cars, trucks, Surface (some models), PS4/5, Xbox, Switch, or Blu-ray/4K discs
5. Slim, Portable & Practical Ultra-compact and lightweight, this external CD/DVD player burner fits easily in your laptop bag or on your desk without taking up space. Built-in cable storage keeps everything tidy, and the anti-slip rubber base ensures stable, worry-free operation
6. Other Things to Know Before Purchasing To eject on macOS, right-click the disc icon on the desktop or go to File > Eject in Finder. The eject button may not open the tray after playing or burning a disc. Plug and play means no driver installation is needed, but software is still required for playback or burning. The USB 3.0/TypeC data cable (stored under the drive) handles both data and powersimply plug it into your computer