Best External Optical Drives 2026

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Last Updated - 03.02.2026

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01

ASUS

Asus ZenDrive External DVD Burner

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17% Off
9.6

Exceptional

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Write: DVD+R (8X), DVD-R (8X), CD-R (24X)
Type: external.
Reading: DVD (8x), CD (24x)
Product type: DVD Writer
Connectors: 1 x USB 2.0 (compatible with USB Type-C and Type-A)

39,00 € 46,90 €(17% Off off)
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Verbatim

Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer, USB 3.2 Gen1 with USB-C Port including USB-C to USB-A Cable, Compact Design, External DVD Writer, External CD Drive, Slim Design

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9.4

Excellent

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Versatile – The full compatibility with all standard disc formats, such as DVD, CD or MDisc archiving technology, allows you to store any files.
Verbatim - Our strength in research and development combined with sophisticated quality control guarantees first-class products and technology you can trust.
Perfect for on the go – the compact and lightweight rewriter is barely larger than a DVD and fits in any pocket thanks to the extremely slim housing. So it can be taken anywhere.
Ideal storage medium – the perfect addition for connecting to notebooks, ultrabooks and netbooks without a drive. The power supply is done without a bulky adapter via the USB port.
Easy to use: simply insert the desired disc into the burner and with the included software you can organise, burn and archive your important files.

39,00 €
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03

Amicool

Amicool External CD-DVD Burner and Reader with USB 3.0, Type-C Portable, Plug&Play, low noise, Slim Superdrive for Laptops, Desktop PCs, Macbooks, IOS, Windows 10/8/7/XP and Linux, Black

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23% Off
9.1

Excellent

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Wide compatibility: CD-ROM/DVD-RM reader and recorder adds a Type-C adapter that can support different devices. Compatible with Windows 2000/2003/ XP/ 7/8/10, Vista and all versions of Mac OS systems, Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. In addition, this burner and burner drive can read and record in different formats, e.g. B. CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW.
USB 3.0 external DVD drive: works with USB 3.0 high speed interface, brings you faster data transfer speed (up to a maximum of 5 Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance. Backwards compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.0.
Supported formats: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM/XA, CD-ROM, CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT
Plug and play: it is done via the USB port, slot is charged; no DVD driver program or additional power supply required. You can easily use our CD/DVD driver to watch movies, burn files, install software or create a backup CD that covers all your burning and playback needs.
Note: Do not support TV car or Blu-ray projector or tablet or smartphone output chrome
Media types supported: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD RAM
Fashionable and portable design: and the wave-shaped appearance makes your external optical drive look more stylish and exquisite. The data cable is hidden in the USB DVD player buner for laptop. It has a slim, lightweight and shockproof design and is stylish enough. You can put this external CD drive/DVD burner/player in the travel bag or on your desk.
Amicool offers 100% warranty service, we strive to provide our customers with a better shopping experience. If you have any questions, please contact us by station post, we provide 24-hour customer support and free lifetime technical support.

22,99 € 29,99 €(23% Off off)
04

Umaniy

Umaniy External CD DVD Drive, USB 3.0 & USB-C CD/DVD Drive External, CD DVD +/-RW ROM Burner Optical External DVD Drive for Laptop, PC, Desktop, MacBook, iMac, Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Linux/MacOS

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9.0

Excellent

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Wide compatibility: external CD drive for laptops is compatible with 11/10/8.1/7/XP/Vista, Linux, all versions of MacOS and serves as a perfect addition to MacBook Air/MacBook Pro/DELL / Lenovo / HP / Samsung / ASUS / ACER, notebooks, ultrabooks, desktops. (Not compatible with Windows98).Not suitable for iPad/Chrome Os/TV/Car/Tablet.
Ultra thin and portable: CD-ROM drive has an elegant and sophisticated look. The DVD drive has a built-in data cable for easy use and organization, and a non-slip rubber pad prevents it from sliding around on the desk. Portable DVD player fits in your travel bag, so you can take it with you, easy to store and connect at any time.
Plug and play CD player: CD drive external USB is plug and play and requires no driver installation. Simply connect the usb/usb c port to your laptop/desktop and the external DVD drive will be detected. Use the external DVD drive to watch videos, burn files, install software or create backup CDs for all your burning and playback needs.
High Speed: External CD burner with advanced burning technology, supports DVD+R, DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, etc. Maximum DVD-ROM read and burn speed of 8x; maximum CD-ROM read and burn speed of 24x. CD-ROM drive has an optimized anti-burn control chip built in. It effectively prevents the possibility of disc breaks during the burning process. Besides, it provides stable error correction when reading CD/DVD discs.
External CD/DVD drive USB 3.0 and USB C: external DVD drive with USB 3.0 / Type-C high speed interface. Faster data transfer speeds (up to 5 Gbps), stable and no subsequent latency. Backwards compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1/1.0. Burn, play music and movies without delay or distortion.

19,99 €
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Amicool

Amicool External DVD Drive External USB 3.0 USB C CD Drive for Laptop Desktop PC MacBook External DVD Burner Windows 7/8.1/10/11 Linux Mac OS CD/DVD Reader Portable +/-RW ROM Optical Drive

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18% Off
8.9

Very Good

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Portable CD Reader - Slim and Compact: External CD drive with embedded cable design with slim, lightweight body, fashionable and scratch resistant. This portable DVD drive can be put in your travel bag, take it anywhere and connect at any time
Plug & Play CD Burner: CD drive external USB, no need for external drivers and power supply. Just plug it into your USB port, then our Amicool external DVD burner will be detected. USB 3.0 DVD drive external is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive
Multifunctional optical drive: external DVD burner with intelligent burning technology, you can read/write/burn your disc or easily interrupt recording. Pop up button and disc compartment design make it convenient to read or write CDs. For desktop, connect it to the USB port on the back. External DVD drive for laptop ideal for use at home, in the office or when travelling
External CD and DVD drives wide compatibility: external CD drive for laptop, PC, desktop, Linux, Apple Mac, MacBook Pro. CD drive external USB compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/7/XP/Vista, Linux, all versions of Mac OS. DVD recorder ideal for Apple / Dell / Sony / Samsung / ASUS / Acer / HP and other brands notebooks, ultrabook, PC, desktop that are without drive hardware. Not for Chrome/TV/Car/Tablet
DVD high-speed USB 3.0 and type C: Amicool CD burner external with advanced burning technology, supports DVD+R, DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW etc. DVD drive with USB 3.0 and Type-C interface. Maximum DVD reading speed 8x, maximum CD read speed 24x and maximum CD burning speed 8x. offers you faster data transfer speed (max. 5Gbps), plays music and movies without delay or distortion

22,89 € 27,99 €(18% Off off)
06

Beizkna

External CD DVD Drive for Laptop USB 3.0 Type-C Portable DVD CD+/-RW Burner Writer Reader Player External CD DVD Drives for PC, Desktop, MacBook, iMac, Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista/Linux/Mac/OS

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18% Off
8.8

Very Good

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Wide compatibility: this external drive supports CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and burn CD+/-RW, DVD+/-RW, etc. externally. In addition, DVD burner is compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, 2003, Vista, Linux, all version Mac OS system, suitable for laptop, notebook, Mac, PC and desktop. (Note: incompatible with partial Windows 11)
Two-chip and high speed: the external CD drive for laptop has an advanced dual chip design that not only provides strong error correction and low power consumption, but also delivers impressive speeds, with a maximum DVD reading speed of 8X and CD reading speed of 24X. The non-slip rubber pad on the bottom of the external CD drive ensures stability, abrasion resistance and shock absorption.
Slim and portable: our lightweight CD drive is perfect for your laptop. The external DVD drive has an eject button that allows you to easily insert and remove discs. You can say goodbye to the trouble of getting stuck in the disc. You can easily carry this DVD drive with you and simply put it in your pocket and you can connect it anywhere.
Plug and play: the external DVD burner is powered by a USB port, no external driver and power required. Simply plug it into your laptop or desktop computer and you're ready to go. Whether you need to listen to music, watch movies, install software or burn files, external CD drive for laptop practical enough to meet your burning and playback requirements.
Package includes: 1 x USB 3.0 and Type-C DVD drive external, 1 x user manual (English language not guaranteed), 1 x colour box.
2-year quality guarantee: If you have any questions or problems with our external CD DVD drive, please feel free to contact us We will solve your problem within 12 hours (even after the Amazon return window).
2-in-1 external DVD drive: our external DVD drive has upgraded USB and Type-C port, compatible with USB 3.0 and backwards compatible with USB 2.0 USB 1.0, provide up to 5 Gbps data transfer and reading speed, 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The data cable can be stored on the back of the drive without worrying about losing the data cable.

17,97 € 21,98 €(18% Off off)
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Umaniy

External CD DVD Drive, Ultra Thin USB 3.0 & USB-C CD/DVD Drive External, CD DVD +/-RW ROM Burner Optical External DVD Drive for Laptop, PC, Desktop, MacBook, Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Linux/MacOS

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8.7

Very Good

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Wide compatibility: The external PC CD player is compatible with 11/10/8.1/7/XP/Vista, Linux and all versions of macOS, making it a perfect addition to MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Samsung, Asus, laptops, ultrabooks and desktops. Note: (Not compatible with Windows 98) Not suitable for Blu ray, Chromebook, Ubuntu system, mobile phone/TV/car/proiettore, tablet, iPad/PS5/Xbox/Switch.
Ultra thin and portable: CD-ROM drive has an elegant and sophisticated look. The DVD drive has a built-in data cable for easy use and organization, and a non-slip rubber pad prevents it from sliding around on the desk. Portable DVD player fits in your travel bag, so you can take it with you, easy to store and connect at any time.
Plug and play CD player: CD drive external USB is plug and play and requires no driver installation. Simply connect the usb/usb c port to your laptop/desktop and the external DVD drive will be detected. Use the external DVD drive to watch videos, burn files, install software or create backup CDs for all your burning and playback needs.
Note: the external CD DVD drive should reach ≥ 1.5 A. If the product does not work when used on a desktop computer, it may be due to insufficient power supply. Please use the included power cord. When the product is connected to the front of the host. Please use the included DC cable for the power supply; if you do not want to use a DC cable, please connect the product to the plug on the back of the host.
High Speed: External CD burner with advanced burning technology, supports DVD+R, DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, etc. Maximum DVD-ROM read and burn speed of 8x; maximum CD-ROM read and burn speed of 24x. CD-ROM drive has an optimized anti-burn control chip built in. It effectively prevents the possibility of disc breaks during the burning process. Besides, it provides stable error correction when reading CD/DVD discs.
External CD/DVD drive USB 3.0 and USB C: external DVD drive with USB 3.0 / Type-C high speed interface. Faster data transfer speeds (up to 5 Gbps), stable and no subsequent latency. Backwards compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1/1.0. Burn, play music and movies without delay or distortion.

20,99 €
08

Antika

External DVD/CD Burner with External CD Drive USB 3.0 DVD+/-RW CD+/-RW Portable Card Reader Ultra-Slim External Disc Compatible with Mac/OS/XP/Vista/Linux/Win7/Win8

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8.6

Very Good

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Wide Compatibility: - Pop DVD, CD drive is suitable for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, all versions of Mac-OS and specially designed for Apple, HP, Dell, Lenovo and others, ultrabooks, notebooks, computers and desktop without instructions
High speed: Uniquely intelligent by burning technology, CD - rw leading support of DVD + r, DVD - r, CD - rom, dvd - rom, cd-r, cd - rw. Max reading speed 8 x DVD; max. Read speed CD 24x and max CD burn 8x. This external DVD with new chip with a strong error correction, music and movies with a gal or distortion. It is compatible with USB 2.0 and reversible, compatible with USB 1.0, greater efficiency
Easy to use: plug and play. Cocopa external DVD is powered via USB port. No driver and external power required. Just plug into the USB port and the driver DVD will be recognised. USB 3.0 DVD driver is a perfect companion for computers without an internal hard drive. You can write files, install software and create CD support. d/cd allows you to watch movies with a gal and burn music, movies from CDs or DVDs
Advanced USB 3.0 technology: No driver program or extra - power required, fully powered by USB ports. Equipped with high-speed USB 3.0 interface, which accelerates data transmission, speed (up to 5Gbps) and stable performance with strong error tolerance. Backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0
- Portable pop-up ladder, built-in cable, clean and lightweight design, you can't put this external CD/DVD player in your pocket or on your desk. Strong, powerful, stable and high reading and writing speed

16,49 €
09

HP

HP F6V97AA#ABB - USB EXTERNAL DVDRW DRIVE

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12% Off
8.3

Good

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Versatile DVD and CD drive on the go: Compact, elegant design - ideal for laptops & PCs without an internal drive; read and write DVDs at up to 8x and CDs at up to 24x speed - anytime, anywhere
Ultra compact and mobile – ideal for travel and office: with only 0.2 kg weight and flat design (only 9.5 mm high), the drive fits in any bag - perfect for mobile work or space-saving use in the home office
Powerful & reliable with write protection: with built-in buffer underrun protection, avoid data loss when burning; ideal for backups, software installations or playing old favourite DVDs
Easy USB connection – Plug & Play: no power supply needed! Connect directly via USB 2.0 or 3.0 and get started immediately - for fast data transfer and stable power supply; perfect for Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
Easily back up and play media: Create your own DVD movies, music CDs or back up important data; use up to 8.5GB of storage space on a single disc thanks to dual-layer technology

29,00 € 33,00 €(12% Off off)
10

QDSYLQ

QDSYLQ External DVD CD Drive USB: DVD Burner External CD Drive for Laptop PC, External Optical Drives +/-RW ROM, External CD/DVD Burner and Player for Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista Linux MacOS

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8.2

Good

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Stylish and flexible design: the external CD drive with wave-shaped appearance looks more stylish and exquisite. It is lightweight and shockproof. The external DVD burner uses a flexible and pluggable data cable design to avoid damage caused by frequent bending of the embedded cable. If damaged, you just need to replace the cable without affecting the entire device.
Quick connected, ready to use: the external CD drive for laptop is powered via the USB port. No additional power supply required. Simply connect the CD drive externally to your computer and it will be recognized. You can burn files, install software and create backup CDs. With this external USB DVD drive you can watch DVD/CD movies instantly and burn music and movies to disc.
Multi-system compatibility: the external DVD drive is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/2003/Linux/Vista and all versions of Mac 10 OS systems, Apple MacBook Air/Pro, laptops, notebooks, PCs and desktop computers. This CD drive does not support Blu-ray discs. It is not compatible with TVs / tablets / iPads / Chromebooks, Xbox series / projectors / Surface Pro / car players.
Multi-format support: the external optical drives support DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM/XA, CD-ROM, CD-EXTRA and CD text. Also supports DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL and DVD-RAM. The CD burner reads up to 8 times faster, CDs reads up to 24 times faster and writes up to 24 times faster. Powerful technologies for error correction, vibration reduction and noise reduction.
CD drive external USB 3.0 supports high-speed: DVD drive external with USB 3.0 type C interface offers you a faster data transfer speed (max. 5Gbps) The package includes a 2-in-1 cable that supports power supply and data transfer. The external drive can be connected directly to the USB-A or USB-C port of the laptop.

22,99 €