Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SP80NB80
- SKU:
- 5852919
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers admire the exceptional ease of use and overall performance of this device, which many find both efficient and reliable. Users frequently highlight the product's affordable price, compact size, and convenient USB-powered design as standout features. While the drive is praised for its impressive speed, quiet operation, and lightweight build, some users noted that additional software may be required for Mac compatibility.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Disappointed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this to read, copy and burn contents of a DVD. Was able only to view the contents but I could not copy and burn another DVD. Had to go to a computer repair shop to make copies of the DVD.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDescent for the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fine for the price but feels cheap and like it might not last long. Also realized I don’t use discs for anything anymore so not sure why I purchased it at all. Haha
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Software
No great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The burner is fine. But the soft ware will not load right. It is not user friendly. And I did not realize till it was to late to return.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .We are sorry to hear you are having troubles with your disc drive. For assistance, please give our computer specialists a call at 800-243-0000. ^CP
Worst laptop I've ever owned.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not happy with this laptop at all. I knew it didn't have a dvd player, but was not aware that it also had no slot for sd cards or micro sd cards. Also the maximum volume is so weak that I have to use headphones to hear anything. I should have done better research. Can't believe anything these companies say about their own products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .Thank you for providing us with your valuable feedback with the LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black. This will be considered for our continuous improvement. Should you have any additional inquiry or concerns please don't hesitate to message us on Facebook or Twitter through @LGUSSupport, and you can always count on us to assist you. ^James.
too lightweight. platform is not easily used
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The item is so light wight , it slides off the surface i put it on. The slideout tray for the CD/DVD is not solid, so you have to push the CD onto the center instead of just laying it on the tray.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .Sorry to hear you are not satisfied with the 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD+RW/CD-RW Drive you purchased. If we can assist you in any way, please reach out via phone at 1-800-243-0000 or online on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LGUSSupport or Twitter @LGUSSupport ^EJ
It's Okay..
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works okay.. but seems a little flimsy.. Thats alright though as long as it gets the job done.. I only bought because my computer does not have a CD disk player built in..
I would recommend this to a friendNo Drivers!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No drivers are available for this equipment. I need actual driver files to transfer to a USB for a desktop *not* connected to the internet. Emailed LG regarding the lack of drivers online and they responded there are none. This device is only supported through plug and play. In other words, its $40 paperweight for me. Will return but there's your warning if you need it as a boot up option for computers without plug and play.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .We are sorry to hear that your unit did not meet your needs/expectations. This is not the quality we expect from our products. We are continuously working to improve the quality of our products and anticipate market demands that drive customer satisfaction. If you ever have any questions please reach out to our support team on Facebook at @LGUSSupport and use #VOC in your first message to our social media support team.. To speak with an agent via phone, you can call 800.243.0000 We apologize for any inconvenience this caused. ^Venette
This Does What I Need
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Can't say I am crazy about this one but it does what I need and we don't use it that often. If we used it very often I would have bought a better one. I don't like the feel of it as it feels cheap but it was.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Size
Stopped working after 2 months
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It looks nice and it’s slim, but It stopped working after 2 months of light use
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LG Digital Customer Care
Posted .Hi, Alvaro. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We understand your concern about an LG DVD Drive (SP80NB80) model, stops working after just a few months. We strive to provide reliable, high-quality products that exceed our customer's needs and expectations. If your external DVD drive is not being recognized by your computer, we recommend:
Trying a different USB port or cable to rule out connection issues.
Checking if the device appears in Device Manager (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac).
Ensuring that your computer’s power settings are not turning off USB devices.
If the issue persists, please send us a private message on social media @LGUSSupport, and we’d be happy to assist with troubleshooting or exploring your warranty options. ^Juvy
Easy?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It wasn’t an easy set up and I’m a not a tech mastermind but I have set up a bunch of electronics in my home office. I had to actually watch a YouTube video in order to set this up. It was frustrating
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDVD player for your laptop
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this for my daughter, b/c she doesn’t have a disc drive in her laptop. She used it for a while, but said it was a little confusing to get set up. She just uses Netflix now.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Software
Cd dvr reader writer
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.doesn’t work need to find out if it is software or the user. Me? Didnt try it till months after purchase. Dumb move.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from LGAnswers
Posted .We are sorry to hear that your unit is not working as designed. We are continuously working to improve the quality of our products, availability while anticipating market demands that drive customer satisfaction. If the problem hasn't resolve, please reach out to our support team on Twitter via @LGUSSupport or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LGUSA/. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused. ^Venette
okay for price- a little noisy
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it works well. 1-con- it is kind of loud when its running. I am hard of hearing, so i have to turn the computer up UP.
I would recommend this to a friendWorks Okay
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sets a little low to a flat surface making it hard to open the door. Also very light weight so it slides around very easely. Does what I need as I don't use it often.
I would recommend this to a friendWorks well, but seems slow.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a CD player to move some old photos to Google Photos. This does the trick. It seems slow, but pictures have large file sizes and I don't anything to compare it to.
I would recommend this to a friendIt works!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Flimsy build quality and loud but it works. Optical drives are becoming obsolete so it's nice to have one in reserve if you ever need one. Very inexpensive!
I would recommend this to a friendGood product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a good size product but it feels cheaply built and very easy to break. If you plan on using this only in one place it will work. But if you plan on traveling with it I would recommend a different one
No, I would not recommend this to a friendIt works...
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this because I thought I needed it. I don’t. But the drive itself feels really cheap. I don’t imagine this lasting too long. I could be dead wrong though!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDVD drive
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Still working but somewhat tempermental. Works best when on a flat surface. Have to be careful not to move it around while in use or it will disconnect
No, I would not recommend this to a friendPortable DVD
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works that’s all that matters to me. Somewhat noisy and slow, but all I want to do is read old discs so I can decide whether to throw them away
I would recommend this to a friend