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Optical Drives For MacBook Pro

Optical drives allow your computer to read and interact with CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. They used to be on practically every computer, but they're now uncommon on new PCs. If your computer doesn't have an optical drive, you can purchase an external optical drive. Browse the top-ranked list of optical drives for MacBook Pro below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Topteng - Ultra Thin External DVD Drive - USB 3.0 & Type-C, Portable CD/DVD Burner for Laptop, PC & Mac

    SKU: J3R9F7Y6RT

    Product Description

    An ultra-thin, portable external DVD/CD drive with USB 3.0 and Type-C for universal compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $27.99

  2. 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...

    Product Description

    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

  3. 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

  4. LG - 8X DVD RW MDISC SLIM TRAY 40PK 40PK OEM INT SATA BLACK DL 9.5MM

    SKU: JJ8VPZSTY2

    Product Description

    A slim black internal SATA DVD RW drive with 8X speed and MDISC support, includes cables.
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    Your price for this item is $56.49

  5. 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

  6. Topteng - Blu-ray Burner - External BD/DVD/CD Reader & Writer, USB 3.0, for Windows & Mac

    SKU: J3R9F7Y6T2

    Product Description

    An external Blu-ray burner with USB 3.0, supporting BD/DVD/CD read and write for Windows and Mac.
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    Your price for this item is $98.99
    Save $71
    The previous price was $169.99

  7. AGPtek - 8 in 1 External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop, USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Portable CD Burner with 4 USB Ports - Black

    SKU: JXXVL59PLZ

    Product Description

    A portable black external CD/DVD drive with USB 3.0 connectivity and four additional USB ports.
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    Your price for this item is $30.99
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    The previous price was $32.99

  8. AGPtek - External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop, PC, MacBook, Windows, Linux, USB 3.0 Slim DVD Burner with Ethernet Adapter - Black

    SKU: JXXVL59PL6

    Product Description

    A slim black USB 3.0 external DVD/CD burner with Ethernet adapter, USB ports, and TF/SD card slots.
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    Your price for this item is $32.99

  9. 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

  10. Buffalo Technology - Buffalo MediaStation DVD-Writer DVSMPUV8U3B

    SKU: JX5SQLXTTF

    Product Description

    A portable external DVD writer with included cables, ideal for media playback and disc burning needs.
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    Your price for this item is $61.62
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FAQ

Most external optical drives connect via USB or USB-C and are compatible with MacBook Pro models running macOS. However, some older drives may require additional drivers or adapters, so it's important to check the product specifications for compatibility with your specific MacBook Pro version.

Yes, external optical drives can be used to install software from CDs or DVDs on your MacBook Pro. Simply connect the drive, insert the disc, and follow the on-screen installation instructions.

Many external optical drives support reading and writing to both CD and DVD formats. Be sure to review the drive's specifications to confirm its compatibility with the disc formats you plan to use.

Yes, you can watch DVD movies on your MacBook Pro using an external optical drive. You'll need a compatible media player app, such as Apple's DVD Player, to view the content.

Depending on your MacBook Pro's available ports and the optical drive's connector type, you may need a USB-C to USB-A adapter or a compatible cable. Check your MacBook Pro's ports and the drive's requirements before purchasing.