ASUS - ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
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- Optical Media SupportedCD-DA, CD-I, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, Photo CDDual Layer Media SupportedYesSystem RequirementsCPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 2100+ or higher, RAM: 512 MB or more is recommended, HDD: 10 GB or higherM-Disc ReadyYesMaximum Read Speeds8x DVD±RW; 8x DVD±R; 8x DVD±R(DL); 8x DVD-ROM; 8x DVD-ROM(DL); 8x DVD+R(M-DISC); 24x CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROMMaximum Write Speeds8x DVD±R; 8x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 6x DVD±R(DL); 4x DVD+R(M-DISC); 24x CD-R/CD-RW
- Key Specs
- Optical Media Supported: CD-DA, CD-I, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, Photo CD
- Dual Layer Media Supported: true (A drive that supports dual-layer media is able to read and write a specific format that provides additional recording space via a second recordable layer.)
- System Requirements: CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 2100+ or higher, RAM: 512 MB or more is recommended, HDD: 10 GB or higher (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- M-Disc Ready: true (Drives with this capability can write to an M-DISC, a media format for permanently archiving data that is less affected by environmental factors than regular DVD media.)
- Maximum Read Speeds: 8x DVD±RW; 8x DVD±R; 8x DVD±R(DL); 8x DVD-ROM; 8x DVD-ROM(DL); 8x DVD+R(M-DISC); 24x CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can read information from a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive reading at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Maximum Write Speeds: 8x DVD±R; 8x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 6x DVD±R(DL); 4x DVD+R(M-DISC); 24x CD-R/CD-RW (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write information to a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Included Software: CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.5, Nero BackItUp, E-Green
- General
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: SDRW-08U9M-U/BLK
- Product Name: ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
- Color: Black
- Compatibility
- Drive Location: External
- Drive Type: DVD Rewriter
- Optical Media Supported: CD-DA, CD-I, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, Photo CD
- Dual Layer Media Supported: true (A drive that supports dual-layer media is able to read and write a specific format that provides additional recording space via a second recordable layer.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows
- System Requirements: CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 2100+ or higher, RAM: 512 MB or more is recommended, HDD: 10 GB or higher (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- M-Disc Ready: true (Drives with this capability can write to an M-DISC, a media format for permanently archiving data that is less affected by environmental factors than regular DVD media.)
- Connectivity
- Interface(s): USB 2.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Performance
- Maximum Read Speeds: 8x DVD±RW; 8x DVD±R; 8x DVD±R(DL); 8x DVD-ROM; 8x DVD-ROM(DL); 8x DVD+R(M-DISC); 24x CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can read information from a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive reading at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Maximum Write Speeds: 8x DVD±R; 8x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 6x DVD±R(DL); 4x DVD+R(M-DISC); 24x CD-R/CD-RW (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write information to a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
- Average Access Time: 160 ms (The average length of time it takes for the drive to find a piece of information and make it available to the computer for processing.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.55 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5.33 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 5.61 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.54 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.5, Nero BackItUp, E-Green
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 889349805602
Archive your files on disc with this ASUS ZenDrive external DVD writer. M-DISC support offers safe, durable archive-quality storage for videos and photos, while Nero BackItUp delivers comprehensive media and data backup. This ASUS ZenDrive external DVD writer boasts high-level disc encryption with encoded file name functionality and password control for enhanced security.
- Writable media formats: Compatible with Audio CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM/XA, Multi-session CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R(SL/DL), DVD±RW, DVD-ROM(SL/DL), and DVD Video formats.
- 6x maximum DVD+R DL write speed: The 8x maximum DVD+R and DVD-R write speed ensures fast disc burning.
- 8x maximum DVD+RW and 6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speeds: Let you erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
- 8x maximum DVD-ROM read speed: Allows fast operation.
- 24x maximum CD-R write speed: Enables fast disc burning.
- 24x maximum CD-RW rewrite speed: Lets you erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
- 24x maximum CD-ROM read speed: Allows fast operation.
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface: Provides fast, reliable operation and is hot-swappable, so you can hook up the drive without restarting your computer. This DVD burner offers two cables with USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces that support a variety of laptops, including PC and Mac.
- 160 ms average DVD access time: 140 ms CD access time helps you complete your tasks quickly.
- Writable media formats: Compatible with Audio CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM/XA, Multi-session CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R(SL/DL), DVD±RW, DVD-ROM(SL/DL), and DVD Video formats.
- 6x maximum DVD+R DL write speed: The 8x maximum DVD+R and DVD-R write speed ensures fast disc burning.
- 8x maximum DVD+RW and 6x maximum DVD-RW rewrite speeds: Let you erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
- 8x maximum DVD-ROM read speed: Allows fast operation.
- 24x maximum CD-R write speed: Enables fast disc burning.
- 24x maximum CD-RW rewrite speed: Lets you erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
- 24x maximum CD-ROM read speed: Allows fast operation.
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface: Provides fast, reliable operation and is hot-swappable, so you can hook up the drive without restarting your computer. This DVD burner offers two cables with USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces that support a variety of laptops, including PC and Mac.
- 160 ms average DVD access time: 140 ms CD access time helps you complete your tasks quickly.
Whats Included
- ASUS ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
- Two cables for USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces
- Owner's manual
- ASUS ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
- Two cables for USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces
- Owner's manual
Q: What kind of interface does this external drive use?
A: This drive uses a high-speed USB 2.0 interface.
Q: What is the average access time for DVDs with this drive?
A: The average DVD access time is 160 ms.
Q: Does this drive support M-DISC?
A: Yes, this drive is M-Disc ready.
Q: What is the maximum write speed for DVD+R Double Layer media?
A: The maximum write speed for DVD+R Double Layer media is 6x.
Q: How fast can this drive read DVD-ROM discs?
A: This drive has a maximum DVD-ROM read speed of 8x.
A: I use this drive on a MacBook Pro 16" (2019) with touch bar. The computer has USB-C ports, but the USB-C cable did not work with the drive. Using two ports did not work either. I had to use a USB hub to make the drive work. I use the USB-A cable from the drive to the USB hub, then the hub into a USB-C port on computer with an adapter. Not a good solution, but the only way I could get it to work.
Q: Can I upload my new HP laptop with some older software CDs ? It doesn’t have a built in CD player
A: Portable cd/dvd player plugs right into USB and you can transfer whatever you want to laptop
Q: Can you burn and play CD's on the external ASUS-Zen Drive?
A: Yes, this model would allow you to burn and play CD's.
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| Pros for ASUS - ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black | |||
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| Ease of use, Overall Performance, USB, Size, Compatibility | Ease of use, Overall Performance, USB, Size, Price | Ease of use, Performance, Price, USB, Speed | Ease of use, Performance, Price, USB, Size |
| Cons for ASUS - ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Software, Noise | Software | Software |
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Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the ZenDrive's ease of use and overall performance, with many reporting flawless playback of CDs and DVDs. The drive's USB connectivity and compatibility with various devices are also appreciated. In addition, customers find the ZenDrive to be compact, fast, quiet, and an excellent value for the price.
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Posted by STeveC
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Perfect
We needed a dvd drive and this one turned out perfect for us.
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