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5 Best External Optical Drives of 2025

Last Updated - 19/09/2025

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LG

Hitachi-LG BP55 External Blu-Ray Drive, USB 2.0 Slim Portable Player/Rewriter for Laptop, Desktop PC, Windows 11 Compatible, with TV Connectivity, 3D Playback, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black

LG

£84.99

£93.99
(9% Off)

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- Windows 11 compatible
- Silent Play Technology: Helps reduce noise during playback by adjusting the playback speed to the optimal performance for different multimedia
- Play your media on your laptop, desktop PC or digital photo frame by simply connecting the drive with a USB cable (USB 2.0 interface compatible with USB 3.0)
- M-DISC Support: M-Discs have been tested and proven to outlast standard DVD's, offering superior data protection with greater longevity for photos, videos and data files
- Blu-Ray Disc and BDXL Support with 3D Playback: Enjoy Full HD movies at home with 1080p video resolution, pristine sound and enhanced interactive features
£84.99
£93.99 (9% Off)
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ASUS

ASUS SDRW-08U9M-U external ultraslim 8X DVD writer, USB Type C + Type A cable, Mac Compatible, 13.9mm Ultraslim, M-DISC support, Disc Encryption, NERO Backitup, E-Green, E-Media

ASUS

£38.66

£39.99
(3% Off)

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- SDRW-08U9M-U/BLK/G/AS/P2G
- Package Dimensions: 6.4 L x 18.4 H x 18.2 W (cm)
- Model Number: SDRW-08U9M-U/BLK/G/AS/P2G
- 90DD02A0-M29000
£38.66
£39.99 (3% Off)
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44% Off

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Rioddas
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Rioddas External CD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable CD/DVD +/-RW Drive Slim DVD/CD ROM Rewriter Burner for Laptop Desktop PC Windows and Linux OS Apple Mac Macbook Pro

Rioddas

£18.99

£33.99
(44% Off)

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- 【WIDE SUPPaORT】Rioddas external CD Drive supports to read CD,VCD,SVCD,CD-R/RW,DVD-R/RW and burn CD+/-RW,DVD+/-RW, etc. Advanced chip, DVD-/+RW burner supports playing music, movies or copying/burning movies and music to DVD or CD.ideal for various devices,Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8.1/10, Linux, all version Mac OS system Laptop, Notebook, PC, Desktop Computer.
- 【TRENDY DESIGN】 Brushed texture shell brings trendy sight and touch enjoyment. Embedded cable design, worry- off cable missing any when and where
- 【PLUG & PLAYP】Easy to use. Rioddas external DVD drive is powered by USB port.No external driver and power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected.
- 【INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY】 This ultra slim CD/DVD player floppy for laptops comes standard with an eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. Thanks to the copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission
- 【HIGH SPEED】 Rioddas external CD drive floppy is compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 USB1.0,bringing you faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance
£18.99
£33.99 (44% Off)
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Darbony

External CD DVD Drive for Laptop USB 3.0 Type-C Slim Portable Player CD DVD RW Writer Reader Burner, Low Noise Optical External Disk Drive for Desktop, PC, Mac OS,Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/2003/Vista/Linux

Darbony

£18.98

£19.98
(5% Off)

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- Wide Compatibility: This CD drive supports CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and burn CD+/- RW, DVD+/- RW, etc. externally. In addition, USB CD drive external is compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, Partial 11, 2003, Vista, Linux, all version Mac OS system, suitable for Laptop, Notebook, Mac, PC and Desktop.(Note: Incompatible with partial Windows 11; Do not support Chromebook and Ubuntu system, Blu-ray, 3D, 4K discs, TV, car, truck, iPad, iPhone, and Android phone.
- Warm Tips: Package includes: 1 x USB 3.0 and Type-C drive, 1 x User Manual. Please read the instructions carefully before use. To ensure proper operation, please connect the power and wait for the indicator light before pressing the button to open the tray and load the disc.We are responsible for the external disk drive orders placed in our store within 24 months, if you have any problem with our DVD drive, please feel free to contact us for help and we will resolve your questions or concerns within 12 hours
- Slim and Portable: Our lightweight DVD player for laptop is perfect for your laptop. The external CD drive features an eject button that allows you to insert and remove discs easily, you can say goodbye to the hassle of getting stuck inside the disc. You can easily carry this external disc drive with you - just put it in your bag and you can connect it anywhere.
- Plug and Play: CD burner is powered by USB port, no external driver and power needed. 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 DVD drive for laptop practical enough to meet your burning and playback needs.
- Dual Chip & High-Speed Performance: The external CD drive for laptop features a dual-chip design, which not only provides strong error correction and low power consumption, but also delivers impressive speeds, with a maximum DVD read speed of 8X and CD read speed of 24X. The non-slip rubber pad on the bottom of the external CD & DVD drives ensures stability, abrasion resistance and shock absorption.
- 2-In-1 USB 3.0 & Type-C: Our External CD DVD drive for laptop has upgraded USB and Type-C ports, compatible with USB 3.0 and backwards compatible with USB 2.0 USB 1.0, provide up to 5 Gbps of data ransfer and reading speed, 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The data cable can be stored on the back of the drive, without need to worry about losing the data cable.
£18.98
£19.98 (5% Off)
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Hitachi-LG

Hitachi-LG GP60 External DVD Drive, Slim Portable DVD Burner/Writer/Player for Laptop, Windows and Mac OS Compatible, USB 2.0, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black

Hitachi-LG

£28.55

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- Windows 11 and MAC OS compatible, sleek and lightweight design, product weight: 200 g
- Super Multi Compatibility: Reads and writes DVD+/-R, DVD+/-R DL, DVD-RAM and CD-R discs in one convenient package -with an 8x DVD+/-R write speed
- Silent Play Technology: Helps reduce noise during playback by adjusting the playback speed to the optimal performance for different multimedia
- Play your media on your laptop, PC or digital photo frame by simply connecting the drive with a USB cable (USB 2.0 interface compatible with USB 3.0)
- M-DISC Support: M-Discs have been tested and proven to outlast standard DVD's, offering superior data protection with greater longevity for photos, videos and data files
£28.55

5 Best External Optical Drives of 2025

Hitachi-LG BP55 External Blu-Ray Drive, USB 2.0 Slim Portable Player/Rewriter for Laptop, Desktop PC, Windows 11 Compatible, with TV Connectivity, 3D Playback, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black

ASUS SDRW-08U9M-U external ultraslim 8X DVD writer, USB Type C + Type A cable, Mac Compatible, 13.9mm Ultraslim, M-DISC support, Disc Encryption, NERO Backitup, E-Green, E-Media

Rioddas External CD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable CD/DVD +/-RW Drive Slim DVD/CD ROM Rewriter Burner for Laptop Desktop PC Windows and Linux OS Apple Mac Macbook Pro

External CD DVD Drive for Laptop USB 3.0 Type-C Slim Portable Player CD DVD RW Writer Reader Burner, Low Noise Optical External Disk Drive for Desktop, PC, Mac OS,Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/2003/Vista/Linux

Hitachi-LG GP60 External DVD Drive, Slim Portable DVD Burner/Writer/Player for Laptop, Windows and Mac OS Compatible, USB 2.0, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black

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