Optical Drives
Access CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray media with optical drives for laptops and PCs. Shop ASUS external DVD writers, Blu-ray burners and internal drives for accessing discs, installing software and writing compatible media. Check disc formats, connections and software requirements before buying.
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Shop External & Internal DVD Drives for Laptops & PCs
Modern laptops and compact PCs often leave out a built-in disc drive, but an external DVD drive gives you an easy way to bring CD and DVD support back to your setup.
Laptop Outlet stocks portable ASUS models for reading existing CDs and DVDs, installing disc-based software and creating compatible recordable or rewritable media. These compact USB DVD drives are particularly useful when you only need an optical drive occasionally and do not want to modify your computer.
Remember that a standard DVD writer cannot read Blu-ray discs. For Blu-ray media, choose a drive specifically designed for the format.
You can also find cables, peripherals and other computer accessories to complete your setup.
Compare ASUS ZenDrive Models
The ASUS ZenDrive range gives you several ways to add portable CD and DVD support, with differences in connection type, dimensions, supplied connectivity and supported media.
- ASUS ZenDrive V1M: Features USB-C connectivity with a built-in 24cm cable, measures 150 × 142 × 14.6mm and supports CD, DVD and compatible DVD M-DISC media.
- ASUS ZenDrive U8M: A slim USB-C model measuring 142.5 × 135.5 × 13.9mm, with support for CDs, DVDs and compatible DVD M-DISC media.
- ASUS ZenDrive U9M: Supports both USB Type-A and USB-C connectivity, making it useful across newer and older systems. It measures 142.5 × 135.5 × 13.9mm and supports CD, DVD and DVD M-DISC media.
- ASUS ZenDrive U7M: Uses USB 2.0 Type-A and supports CDs, DVDs, DVD-RAM and compatible DVD M-DISC media in a 142.5 × 135.5 × 13.9mm design.
- ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Lite: A USB 2.0 Type-A DVD writer measuring 142 × 142 × 20mm, with support for CD, DVD and compatible DVD M-DISC formats.
The V1M is particularly convenient for USB-C laptops thanks to its integrated cable, while the U9M gives you more flexibility between Type-A and Type-C systems. Compare the latest prices alongside the connection and media support you actually need before ordering.
Need Blu-ray? Choose a Compatible Reader & Writer
For Blu-ray media, step up to a compatible external Blu-ray drive such as the ASUS SBW-06D5H-U. This portable Blu-ray burner can read Blu-ray, DVD and CD media while also recording supported BD-R, BD-RE, DVD and CD formats.
Reading data from a disc and playing a commercial Blu-ray film are not always the same thing. Movie playback may require compatible playback software, an appropriate operating system and supporting display hardware. Standard Blu-ray support should also not be assumed to include Ultra HD Blu-ray playback.
USB-A or USB-C: Which Drive Connection Do You Need?
Check the physical ports on your laptop or PC before ordering. The ZenDrive V1M and U8M suit systems with USB-C, while models such as the U7M and SDRW-08D2S-U Lite use USB Type-A. The U9M supports both connection types.
These portable drives are USB-powered, although some ASUS models include cable arrangements that can draw additional power from another USB port when required.
A USB-C DVD drive is not automatically faster at reading or burning discs simply because it uses USB-C. Optical read and write speeds are controlled primarily by the drive and media being used.
If discs are unnecessary and you simply need portable file storage, consider USB sticks for file transfers instead.
Replace an Internal Drive with the Right Slimline Model
The ASUS SDRW-08U1MT provides an internal optical drive option for compatible systems. It uses a SATA interface and measures 127 × 128 × 9.5mm without the bezel, making physical compatibility especially important.
Before replacing an existing drive, check the optical bay height, SATA connection, mounting arrangement and bezel design of your laptop or PC. The SDRW-08U1MT should not be treated as a universal replacement for every internal laptop or desktop drive.
For SSDs, hard drives and alternative upgrades, compare our other storage options.
Choose M-DISC Support for Long-Term Disc Archiving
Several ASUS models in the range can also work as an M-DISC DVD writer, giving you another option for storing documents, photographs and other important files on compatible physical media.
The ZenDrive DVD models and SDRW drives support compatible DVD M-DISC media. The SBW-06D5H-U extends M-DISC support to compatible Blu-ray media as well as DVD.
M-DISC requires both a compatible writer and the correct M-DISC media. It is designed with long-term archiving in mind, but actual data retention depends on the media, handling and storage conditions, so a fixed lifespan should not be treated as guaranteed.
Why Buy an Optical Drive from Laptop Outlet?
Laptop Outlet makes it straightforward to compare optical drives by the details that matter before you order:
- Check whether you need CD, DVD or Blu-ray support.
- Match USB-A, USB-C or SATA to your computer.
- Confirm Windows or macOS compatibility where applicable.
- Check whether additional playback or burning software is required.
- Review supplied cables, accessories and warranty information.
- Confirm the available UK delivery option for your order.
If your priority is higher-capacity file storage rather than optical media, consider external drives for larger backups.
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