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MacBook Pro Dvd Drive

The MacBook Pro is a great laptop, but it's missing something that many people take for granted: an internal DVD drive. If you need to install software or burn discs, you'll need an external DVD drive. Here are the some great external DVD drive options for your MacBook Pro.

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  1. Dell - DW316 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    SKU: J3K4L9TS6F

    Great unit for the price !!I love Best Buy the customer service is great !!!...Great packaging.Execllent delivery.Love you so much. Keep up best buy.

    Product Description

    A slim black external USB drive that plays and burns DVDs and CDs with plug-and-play ease.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99
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    The previous price was $49.99

  2. LG - 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive - Multi

    SKU: JXTZZLCVW7

    Thanks Best Buy on a great Product ..it works fine....Great if not the best, LG - 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer

    Product Description

    An external black USB 2.0 drive offering 24x CD and 8x DVD write speeds for versatile media use.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  3. ASUS - ZenDrive 8x External DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    SKU: JJG7VH5G6P

    Finally got one through Best Buy that would work, after getting some incorrect advice from the chat folks...It was so good I had to adjust my spotify settings because I realized they weren't right for...

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    A sleek black external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with a self-storing USB-C cable for modern laptops.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  4. LG - 8x External Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperMulti Blade Drive - Silver

    SKU: J7Y69525Y6

    Great visit...Great product! Great service! Good prices. I love Best Buy!...I will shop at Best Buy from now and to infinity and beyond!...I love it and the customer service was great!!!!!!

    Product Description

    A slim, portable external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive in silver with 8x write speed for fast burning.
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    Your price for this item is $74.99

  5. ASUS - ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

    SKU: J3ZTKP96VC

    Love this brand name Asus, not sure how much I will use it, but did during the set up of new tower, easy...Always enjoy great products from Best Buy. Excellent work...to use, best for such a small price.......

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    A sleek black external DVD±RW drive offering 8x write speed, M-DISC support, and advanced encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  6. LG - 8x External USB 2.0 Double-Layer DVD±RW/±R/-RAM/CD-RW Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTZZLCVWV

    Works well great price perfect fit best item love it...love it...great dvd drive， easy to use and installing! Fair price and best way let my mom use it too

    Product Description

    An external black DVD writer offering 8x write speed and USB 2.0 connectivity for Windows and iOS.
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    Your price for this item is $28.99

  7. Topteng - Type-C & USB 3.0 External DVD Drive - Slim Portable CD/DVD Burner, Plug & Play for Mac & Windows Laptop/PC - Black

    SKU: J3R9F7Y6Q8

    Product Description

    A slim, black external CD/DVD burner featuring Type-C and USB 3.0 connectivity for plug-and-play use.
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    Your price for this item is $34.99

  8. Topteng - Blu-ray Burner - External BD/DVD/CD Writer, Ultra Slim Aluminum, USB 3.0 for Mac & Windows - Gray

    SKU: J3R9F7Y6HS

    Product Description

    An ultra-slim gray aluminum external BD/DVD/CD writer with USB 3.0 for Mac and Windows compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $75.99

  9. Topteng - Slim Portable External DVD Drive USB 3.0 - CD/DVD Burner Writer with Unique Design for Mac, Laptop, PC - Black

    SKU: J3R9F7Y6RV

    Product Description

    A sleek black external DVD drive with USB 3.0, wide-format compatibility, and a unique textured design.
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    Your price for this item is $32.99

  10. Topteng - 6X USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Burner - Slot-in BD/DVD/CD RW Writer, Plug & Play, 3D Playback for Laptop & Mac - Black

    SKU: J3R9F7Y6QF

    Product Description

    A sleek black slot-in external drive offering 6X Blu-ray burning, 3D playback, and USB 3.0 connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $83.99
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Yes, you can connect an external DVD drive to your MacBook Pro using a USB or USB-C port, depending on your model. These drives are compatible with macOS and allow you to play or burn CDs and DVDs.

Most external DVD drives for MacBook Pro support a variety of disc formats, including CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW. Always check the product specifications for full compatibility.

Typically, external DVD drives are plug-and-play with macOS, meaning no additional software is required. The drive should be recognized automatically when connected.

Yes, you can use an external DVD drive to install software from CDs or DVDs on your MacBook Pro, just as you would with a built-in optical drive.

Most external DVD drives are compatible with both Intel-based and Apple Silicon (M1/M2) MacBook Pro models. Ensure your macOS version supports the drive, and use the appropriate adapter if your MacBook Pro only has USB-C ports.