optical drive
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for optical drive.
An optical drive is a computer component that reads and writes data on DVDs and Blu-ray discs. It's the part of your computer that lets you install software and play movies. Browse the top-ranked list of optical drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
ASUS - ZenDrive 8x External DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
Model: SDRW-08V1M-UBLKSKU: 6522407Top comment"The ZenDrive V1M is a great optical drive. It works great and is very convenient w/ the well designed cord storage feature! ...External CD/DVD drive...Great cd/dvd external drive, fast and easy to use."
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Enjoy playing audio CDs and multimedia from DVDs, burning discs, installing software and much more with ASUS ZenDrive V1M, the all-new, high-style external DVD drive and writer. Crafted with sleek, self-storing USB-C cable design, ZenDrive V1M is the perfect complement to the latest-generation ultraslim laptops – in the office or on the go.Top comment"The ZenDrive V1M is a great optical drive. It works great and is very convenient w/ the well designed cord storage feature! ...External CD/DVD drive...Great cd/dvd external drive, fast and easy to use."
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Enjoy playing audio CDs and multimedia from DVDs, burning discs, installing software and much more with ASUS ZenDrive V1M, the all-new, high-style external DVD drive and writer. Crafted with sleek, self-storing USB-C cable design, ZenDrive V1M is the perfect complement to the latest-generation ultraslim laptops – in the office or on the go.See all External DVD Drives
LG - 8x External USB 2.0 Double-Layer DVD±RW/±R/-RAM/CD-RW Drive - Black
Model: GP65NB60SKU: 5581020Top comment"I purchased this to use with my desk top which has no optical drive. Worked great right out of the box. ...works great and needed as the newer laptops don't have a optical drive"
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Burn discs fast and efficiently with this LG external disc drive. A max 8x DVD+R write speed means you spend less time transferring files and more time enjoying your media, while compatibility with both iOS and Windows lets you use this drive with multiple computers. This LG external disc drive comes with a mini USB cable and needs no other power source.Top comment"I purchased this to use with my desk top which has no optical drive. Worked great right out of the box. ...works great and needed as the newer laptops don't have a optical drive"
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Burn discs fast and efficiently with this LG external disc drive. A max 8x DVD+R write speed means you spend less time transferring files and more time enjoying your media, while compatibility with both iOS and Windows lets you use this drive with multiple computers. This LG external disc drive comes with a mini USB cable and needs no other power source.See all External DVD Drives
ASUS - 48x Write/24x Rewrite/48x Read CD - 24x Write DVD Internal DVD-Writer Drive - Black
Model: DRW-24B3STSKU: 5109832Top comment"Quality Optical Drive...Have used these drives for years without problems. Quality drive that holds up....Good optical drive...Fast, functional, easy to install and use optical drive."
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A green environment for now and the future ASUS DRW-24B3ST is a powerful 24x DVD?R/12x DVD?R(DL)/8x DVD+RW/6x DVD-RW/16x DVD-ROM/12x DVDRAM/ 48x CD-R/32x CD-RW/48x CD-ROM for a seamless function of flexibility, high quality and reliability.Top comment"Quality Optical Drive...Have used these drives for years without problems. Quality drive that holds up....Good optical drive...Fast, functional, easy to install and use optical drive."
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A green environment for now and the future ASUS DRW-24B3ST is a powerful 24x DVD?R/12x DVD?R(DL)/8x DVD+RW/6x DVD-RW/16x DVD-ROM/12x DVDRAM/ 48x CD-R/32x CD-RW/48x CD-ROM for a seamless function of flexibility, high quality and reliability.See all Internal DVD Drives
LG - 24x Write/24x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive - Multi
Model: GP60NB50SKU: 1970008Top comment"Great external drive...A great external disc drive for newer laptops without internal disc drives....Since laptops often come without optical drives this is a good solution to that problem. "
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Browse all of our Data Storage devices, from Blu-Ray & DVD drives to Network Attached Storages, and find the one that's right for your media storage needs.Top comment"Great external drive...A great external disc drive for newer laptops without internal disc drives....Since laptops often come without optical drives this is a good solution to that problem. "
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Browse all of our Data Storage devices, from Blu-Ray & DVD drives to Network Attached Storages, and find the one that's right for your media storage needs.See all External DVD Drives
Dell - USB Slim DVD+/- RW Drive - Plug and Play - DW316 - Black
Model: DW316SKU: 4697703Top comment"External Optical Drive Get The Job Done....Interface is slightly slower than the original drive. Now that modern laptops are no longer equipped with optical drives, the device has a future in my household as well....Slim USB Optical Drive...Good Optical Drive. Does all types."
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Burn DVDs and CDs with this Dell USB DVD/RW drive. Plug it into your computer's USB port to play and burn discs or to load new software onto the hard drive. This slim Dell USB DVD/RW drive fits into a tote bag, and it draws power directly from the computer's USB port for hassle-free operation.Top comment"External Optical Drive Get The Job Done....Interface is slightly slower than the original drive. Now that modern laptops are no longer equipped with optical drives, the device has a future in my household as well....Slim USB Optical Drive...Good Optical Drive. Does all types."
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Burn DVDs and CDs with this Dell USB DVD/RW drive. Plug it into your computer's USB port to play and burn discs or to load new software onto the hard drive. This slim Dell USB DVD/RW drive fits into a tote bag, and it draws power directly from the computer's USB port for hassle-free operation.See all External DVD Drives
LG - 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
Model: SP80NB80SKU: 5852919Top comment"Good optical drive...Purchased drive since few newer laptops still have optical drives. ...Good External Optical Drive...New laptop computers are no longer have internal optical drives. This one fills the need."
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Store and play files on disk with this portable LG external DVD writer. Its 8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds let you produce optical copies efficiently, and its silent play technology optimizes read speed while reducing noise. This slim LG external DVD writer supports M-DISC formats for high-quality data storage.Top comment"Good optical drive...Purchased drive since few newer laptops still have optical drives. ...Good External Optical Drive...New laptop computers are no longer have internal optical drives. This one fills the need."
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Store and play files on disk with this portable LG external DVD writer. Its 8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds let you produce optical copies efficiently, and its silent play technology optimizes read speed while reducing noise. This slim LG external DVD writer supports M-DISC formats for high-quality data storage.See all External DVD Drives
ASUS - 24x Write/16x Rewrite/24x Read CD - 8x Write DVD External USB 2.0 DVD-Writer Drive - Black
Model: SDRW-08D2S-USKU: 5109841Top comment"nice optical drive...this optional drive makes a great substitute for the absence of optical drives in newer computers and works well....Optical drive...My new PC didn't come with a optical drive and I have many old games and programs on disc so picked this one up."
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Harmony of Technology and Aesthetics
Burn disc with enhanced data protection in just 3 quick steps and intuitive Disc Encryption lets you do this easily
Top comment"nice optical drive...this optional drive makes a great substitute for the absence of optical drives in newer computers and works well....Optical drive...My new PC didn't come with a optical drive and I have many old games and programs on disc so picked this one up."
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Harmony of Technology and Aesthetics
Burn disc with enhanced data protection in just 3 quick steps and intuitive Disc Encryption lets you do this easily
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ASUS - ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
Model: SDRW-08U9M-U/BLKSKU: 6285911Top comment"Portable optical drive...Needed it for PC without optical drive and it worked perfectly....Easy to use optical drive does what I needed....My only issue is that I had to get this since the computer manufacturers have taken optical drives out of laptops - but this Asus Zen Drive certainly works for me."
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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.Top comment"Portable optical drive...Needed it for PC without optical drive and it worked perfectly....Easy to use optical drive does what I needed....My only issue is that I had to get this since the computer manufacturers have taken optical drives out of laptops - but this Asus Zen Drive certainly works for me."
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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.See all External DVD Drives
Apple - SuperDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Silver
Model: MD564LL/ASKU: 5856129Top comment"Great optical drive for my MacBook Pro...This drive was easy to use with my MacBook Pro. I would definitely recommend it to users still using optical disc drives....Great drive...A bit pricy compared to other portable ext optical drives."
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Create customized DVDs with this Apple® SuperDrive 8x external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive that features support for double-layer media, so you can easily back up your important files. The built-in USB cable ensures simple connectivity.Top comment"Great optical drive for my MacBook Pro...This drive was easy to use with my MacBook Pro. I would definitely recommend it to users still using optical disc drives....Great drive...A bit pricy compared to other portable ext optical drives."
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Create customized DVDs with this Apple® SuperDrive 8x external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive that features support for double-layer media, so you can easily back up your important files. The built-in USB cable ensures simple connectivity.See all External DVD Drives
LG - 8x External Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperMulti Blade Drive - Silver
Model: AP70NS50SKU: 1802033Top comment"Need an optical drive...New laptops don't have an optical drive so this does the trick....Great for laptop computers with no optical drives....My new computer didn't have a optical drive so I needed an external dvd drive. It works great with my most up to date laptop. "
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Copy your favorite movies and music to disc with this LG AP70NS50 double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, which features an overall maximum DVD write speed of 8x for speedy burning. The slim design allows easy portability.Top comment"Need an optical drive...New laptops don't have an optical drive so this does the trick....Great for laptop computers with no optical drives....My new computer didn't have a optical drive so I needed an external dvd drive. It works great with my most up to date laptop. "
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Copy your favorite movies and music to disc with this LG AP70NS50 double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, which features an overall maximum DVD write speed of 8x for speedy burning. The slim design allows easy portability.See all External DVD Drives
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