LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

I absolutely love this DVD writer!! I've been trying to convert a lot of old family footage from DVD RAM, DVD R, and DVD-RW, and this was one of the only options available and it's super affordable! It's also really conveniently sized, so it's great for portability! I just connect the (Male Micro-USB to USB-A) power cord it came with to a USB-A to USB-C male adapter so I can connect it to my Macbook Pro 2023. I've also been using it to burn CD's for myself and my friends, and it's really quick and quiet reading and writing everything!! :D

This portable DVD writer works very well. I use it primarily to safely archive photos while travelling, and for long term storage at home. Its ability to write to M-DISC provides copies that will safely last over 50 years - far greater than any other technology presently available. For such long term planning, I have purchased three of these units. There are fewer and fewer manufacturers of good drives of this type. I highly recommend this particular model.

Recently built my first desktop that DIDN'T include any internal optical drive. With this, and the fact that most higher end laptops don't have optical drives, this was a great purchase when on sale. What's nice is that this is still a "tray" and not a "slot drive," so the media won't move. The USB 2.0 cable is the ONLY cable you need, no additional power connection. Plug and play, works like a charm. I still create DVD videos to share with my family (read: grandparents) but not often enough to warrant an internal drive. Since this can be used with various computers, laptop, desktop, it's a great resource to have laying around. The drive is really small, as somebody who has been into building and upgrading computers for almost 20 years I can't believe this is only powered by ONE USB cable

This external LG drive is exactly what I needed to access my older discs and back up some files. It has a sleek, low-profile black design that doesn't take up much space on my desk. It runs quiet, hooks up effortlessly, and gets the job done perfectly for a very reasonable price.

Overall good product when working properly. Is slow at times due to USB 2.0 connection, though hardware may also be a factor. Note for those purchasing multiple for dual ripping: Some may have a smooth, reflective surface, while others may not (shown in photos). I am unsure for the reason, but with my experience, it has nothing to do with performance. One writer may run faster than the other at any given time, most likely due to hardware limitations.