ASUS ZenDrive Ultra Slim USB 2.0 External 8X DVD Optical Drive +/-RW with M-Disc Support for Windows and Mac and Nero BackItUp for Android devices

This ASUS LITE portable USB DVD burner is a fantastic product. It’s one of the few that are plug-in. Play with Windows 11. No drivers needed. This is my second of these ASUS burners. They just work so well!

FYI I wanted a basic CD writer to use with a recent mini-computer purchase. This has been working great for that use. It is somewhat "light weight" and I use a light touch when opening and closing it. Functionally it is working fine for the simple tasks I have used it for. Haven't had any issues writing or reading discs. It has a split cable so that you can use a second usb port for extra power. However, it has been working for me with only one usb port connected. The ~24" cable is rather short. I trusted the ASUS name and am happy so far with the drive for the price paid

Love this drive. Worked flawlessly right of the box and didn't need any extra software.

Works well but I had to purchase a USB extension cord to utilize the needed 2 ports to power the unit as the supplied Y-cord is really short and was surprisingly hard to find. Nobody locally carried them, had to order via Amazon. The kit also includes a USB C cord which is supposed to be sufficient but I found it was not supplying enough power for whatever reason. I bought this because my newer laptop does not have a CD/DVD drive and I have a lot of good old programs on CD I wanted to install. Unfortunately, which is probably the computer not recognizing the outdated software and not the Asus, when I try to install an older version of Photoshop it locks up. All the other programs I re-installed worked fine the most important one being my old Epson printer which still works perfect so no need to upgrade yet. For me the installation of the Asus software went smoothly and other than the photoshop issue and the stubby Y-cord I'm happy.

I have a mac book pro (silicon) and it worked right on plugin. The drive itself is a little loud, but works well. It was reasonably priced.

I picked this drive for its dual compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB-C, and after several weeks of use, it’s proven to be a great value. Like most compact, budget-friendly external CD/DVD drives, the tray feels a bit delicate, but that’s expected and not an issue if handled with care. I only needed it for occasional use, so extreme durability wasn’t a priority. The USB-C cable has a convenient length, connects easily, and delivers excellent read/write speeds, especially compared to USB 2.0. In terms of build, appearance, performance, and ease of use, everything has been smooth and trouble-free, making this a solid and reliable choice.

I have only used it a couple times recently. I have had absolutely no problem with it. It does work off a USB 3.0 if necessary. No compatibility issues at all with my Windows 11 computer.

Dvd drive: So far good to great. Working with Macbook Air notebook / laptop - playing DVD's, most with ease; not as exceptional as the Apple external DVD drive - played about all DVDs without issues. This one has some glitches at times, being new, so maybe won't be great with time. It's mainly quiet, sometimes a little noise, yet better than others have tried or tested and returned. Still not as exceptional as Apple external DVD drive that is no longer made.