The Best usb-c cd drive of 2022 – Reviewed and Top Rated

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SaleRank No. #1

ROOFULL External CD DVD +/-RW Drive USB 3.0 & USB-C CD Burner DVD Player Reader Writer Optical Disc Drive with Carrying Case for Laptop Mac MacBook Pro/Air, Windows 11/10/8/7, Linux PC

【Best External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop Mac】Considering that most of the latest laptop and desktop PCs are not equipped with an internal CD/DVD drive. This ROOFULL USB 3.0 external CD/DVD drive is a perfect solution for most computers to read and write CDs and DVDs. Just plug the data cable (on the back of the drive) into your computer's USB-A or USB-C port, and insert your CDs or DVDs, it will be recognized automatically, you can then use a media player, burning, or ripping software to read, write, or digitize your discs, no complex settings, plug and play
【Multipurpose】This is not just an external CD and DVD ROM (reader), but also a fast CD & DVD burner (writer/ rewriter/ recorder) and ripper. With this CD/DVD adapter, you can use media player app (e.g. Windows media player, Apple Music/iTunes, VLC Player, etc.) to read your collections of music CDs, movie DVDs, or self-burned discs, use burning software to burn mp3 music, video, photos, or data to blank CDs or DVDs, or use a ripping software to import music, video, photos, or files from CDs/DVDs to your computer. Furthermore, you can also use it to install software, games, and systems from CD or DVD discs
【Wide Compatibility】This USB external CD/DVD drive for PC is compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ Vista/ XP/98/SE/ME/2000, Linux, and Mac OS. It seamlessly complements a variety of laptops, notebooks, desktops, and all-in-one computers from renowned brands like HP, LG, SAMSUNG, ASUS, DELL, ThinkPad, Microsoft, Apple MacBook, and more. Enjoy support for reading and writing CD+/-R, CD+/-RW, CD-ROM, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-RAM, VCD, and SVCD disks
【High-Speed 2-In-1 USB 3.0 Data Cable】The data cable embedded in the back of the drive has USB 3.0 type-A and type-C two kinds of connectors on the end, making it easier to connect different laptop or desktop computers without an adapter required and no worries about losing the data cable. USB 3.0 is an updated version of USB 2.0 that provides faster data transfer rates of up to 5 Gigabits/s, approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0. If the CD drive can't get enough power through a single data cable, use the attached power supply cord together to get extra power from a USB port on your PC or a USB power adapter. (Note: The power cord is not a data cable, avoid using it independently.)
【Excellent Performance】As a professional manufacturer with 9 years of experience dedicated to producing reliable-quality external CD/DVD drives. Each ROOFULL USB CD/DVD drive is equipped with a 100% brand-new movement that features strong error-correcting, low impedance, and anti-interference ability, guaranteeing stable, quiet, and smooth operation. In addition, all CD DVD players will go through strict testing processes before shipment to ensure the best condition. If the drive you received cannot work for any reason, just reach out to us for tech support or free replacement (We provide up to 2 year-long after-sale)

Rank No. #2

ASUS ZenDrive V1M External DVD Drive and Writer with Built-in Cable-Storage Design, USB-C Interface, Compatible with Win 11 and macOS, M-DISC Support (SDRW-08V1M-U)

Convenient cable storage: No more losses with a built-in 24cm connecting cable.
USB-C interface: Perfect companion for latest-generation ultraslim laptops.
M-DISC support: Store your precious photos, videos and data for up to 1,000 years.
Windows or macOS: Cross-platform support for broad compatibility.
Drag and burn: Create a disc in just three steps, via an intuitive interface. (Windows only)

Rank No. #3

External DVD Drive USB 3.0 TYPE C USB C Portable CD/DVD +/-RW Disk Drive External DVD Player for Laptop CD/DVD ROM Burner Reader Compatible with Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac

Wide Compatibility - This external cd drive for laptop is compatible with laptops or desktops with Mac OS, Window OS or Linux OS. The external dvd drive is also widely compatible with a lot of disc formats: CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD. For better connection, it's recommended to plug the dvd player for laptop into the mother board port on the rear, not front for desktop users. BTW, it doesn't support TVs, vehicles, Chrome OS, iPad, Tablet, projector, radio, blue-ray disks.
High Speed - The external dvd drive for laptop TYPE-A and USB-Cdual connector is suitable for different computer model and personal need. The USB 3.0 cable of the usb dvd drive external provides high speed and backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0, which enriches your choice. Max speed of the cd rom external drive for laptop for reading and writing CDs is 24X, and for DVDs is 8X. This dvd burner provides max 5Gbps data tranmission speed.
Wide Application - You will find that owning this dvd drive will help in many ways. It can play and burn CDs and DVDs. Specifically, when the download version of a movie was more expensive than the disk, you could choose disk and play it on the usb cd drive. You could transfer the music on the CDs to iTunes through this cd drive. You can use this dvd drive usb external to download some software or games from disks. You can convert digitized data to CDs or DVDs format.
Plug and Play - The external cd drive for mac is easy to use. Plug the cd drive external usb into your laptop, then a tiny box pops up asking which program you want to use to run the external disk drive with (like Windows Media Player). Push the button to open the cd player for laptop, put the disk in, then close the disk drive. CD's play automatically with zero issues and zero lag.
Other Details - The built in USB-C & USB 3.0 connectors of the disk drive are built into the cable so there's no possibility of losing it. The cd burner for laptop with stable performance, sleek pleasing form factor, and low-noise is portable and won't get your precious disks stuck.

Rank No. #4

ROOFULL External CD DVD +/-RW Drive USB 3.0 & USB-C Portable CD/DVD ROM Player Burner Reader Writer Rewriter Optical Disc Drive for Laptop Desktop PC, Windows 11/10/8/7, Apple Mac, Linux OS

【Best External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop PC】Considering that most of the latest laptops and desktop computers are not equipped with an internal CD/DVD drive for reading/writing CDs and DVDs. This ROOFULL USB 3.0 & USB-C external CD/DVD drive is a good solution for reading and burning your CDs and DVDs. Just plug this external CD/DVD RW drive into your laptop or desktop PC, and insert your CDs or DVDs, it will be recognized automatically, you can then use a media player, burning, or ripping software to read, write, and rip your CDs and DVDs. Plug-and-play, easy to use
【What You Can Do with It】This USB optical disc drive is not just a DVD and CD ROM (reader) but also a burner (writer) and ripper. You can use it to read movies DVDs/ music CDs, burn music, photos, videos, and files onto blank CDs or DVDs, import music, video, photos, and data from discs to your computer, install software, system, games, and everything else related to CD/DVD. It supports the reading and writing of various types of disks, including CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD, and SVCD disks
【Wide Compatibility】This USB external CD/DVD drive is compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ Vista/ XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS. It can run on any brand of laptop and desktop computer (including Apple, HP, LG, Dell, MS, Acer, Lenovo, Thinkpad, Samsung, Microsoft, etc. ) without restrictions as long as the system matches. For Mac computers, to eject a disc, please right-click on the icon on the desktop and select "eject", or choose "File" > "Eject" button. The eject button on the drive is disabled due to macOS limitations.【Kindly Note】This drive can not work with Chromebook, Android phone/tablet, TV, iPad, iPhone, projectors, trucks, cars, and Blu-ray discs
【 High-Speed USB 3.0 & USB-C 2-In-1 Data Cable】USB 3.0 & Type-C is an updated version of USB 2.0 that provides faster data transfer rates of up to 5 Gigabits/s, approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The built-in data cable (on the device back) with USB 3.0 type-A and type-C two kinds of connectors that make it easier to plug this device into different Mac and Windows computers without an adapter required and also no worries about losing the data cable. 【Kindly Note】The USB 3.0 Type-C data cable is on the back of the drive
【No Power Shortage Issues Anymore】In addition to the USB 3.0 data cable, we also prepared an additional USB to micro USB power supply cable, in case the USB ports on your computer cannot supply enough power for this device through the single data cable. You can use the power supply cord together, and get extra power from another USB port on your PC or a 5V USB power adapter. If there is no power shortage, you can remove this power cord. (Tips: The power cord cannot transmit data, please do not use it alone)

Rank No. #5

NOLYTH External CD DVD Drive USB C Superdrive for Apple, Aluminum Alloy Slot-in Optical Disk Drive, Portable CD/DVD Burner Player, Fast Read and Burn for Laptop PC Mac MacBook Windows

Slot-in CD Drive: NOLYTH CD drive is with specially designed: slot-in port external CD drive with the latest USB C adapter. Insert the disc into this slot port, it will be sucked into this USB CD drive and play soon. No eject button, ejecting the disc out via system. This external CD drive is with a free USB3.0 adapter, that can easily plug this external CD/DVD drive into USB port computer. This CD/DVD drive is made with full aluminum alloy, sleek and compact.
Plug and Play DVD Drive: NOLYTH external DVD drive is powered by USB/USB C port of this drive, and just plug this USB DVD drive into laptop and insert disc, this DVD drive will be detected and play automatically, don't need to install software to set up DVD driver. (NOTE: There must be a playback software in computer system.)
High Speed Read and Write: NOLYTH external CD DVD drive supports read and write both CDs and DVDs with playback software, burning software and ripping software to complete various tasks such as watching DVD movies, burning/ripping CDs & DVDs, installing software/system/games, backing up data to discs, and more. Max 8x DVD+/-R write speed and 8x DVD read speed; Max 24x CD-R write speed and 24x CD read speed.
Wide Compatibility: Our external CD/DVD drive for laptop is compatible with Windows and all versions of Mac OS, Linux OS. Work for laptop/desktop/PC. (NOTE: This DVD drive for laptop doesn't support Chromebook, TV, tablet, iPad, mobile phones, projectors, trucks, and cars).
Worry-free Shopping: NOLYTH provides reliable quality and professional customer service for this CD/DVD burner. Please feel free to contact us for help or free replacement if any issues happen after purchasing external CD DVD drive/optical drive, do not need to worry about the time-limited return window.

Rank No. #6

VikTck USB-C Superdrive External DVD/CD Reader and DVD/CD Burner for Apple-MacBook Air/Pro/iMac/Mini/MacBook Pro/ASUS/ASUS/DELL Latitude with USB-C Port Plug and Play(Silver)

Brand new from VikTck,Mini portable, plug and play. Don't need to install software to set for driver. It features strong error-correcting ability, anti-shock and noise reduction technology, low power consumption, and powered by the USB-C port, no external adapter needed. No drive needed. Plug and play
Specially Designed for Macbook: Use for the latest MacBook Pro/MacBook which has USB Type C. Every item we provide a USB Type c(Female) to USB(Male) converter,so once you want to use for the USB port Macbook Air/Pro or other Notebook,you can use smoothly with it.
Compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS, so you can use this external optical drive on almost all computers including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, Windows laptop, and desktop PCs
You'll never have to worry about lost cables with the USB-C SuperDrive. It connects to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook with a single cable that's built into the Superdrive.
Product Purchase Must Read：Product support burn playback DVD, CD;does not support blu-ray. can't work for all the iPad/Car/TV/Projector/Chrome OS/OAUW/Tablet/Smartphone. Do not connect the product to a USB HUB/ extension cable.A desktop computer needs to be plugged into a USB port at the back of the computer's mainframe. To work on a computer, you need to install a player, such as the free VLC media player.

SaleRank No. #7

External DVD Drive USB 3.0 USB C CD Burner Amicool CD/DVD +/-RW Optical Drive,Slim Portable DVD CD ROM Rewriter Writer Duplicator for Laptop Desktop PC Windows 10/8/7 MacBook Mac Linux OS Apple, BLACK

【PLUG & PLAY External DVD Drive】CD drive external USB, no need for external driver and Power supply. Just plug it into your USB port, then our Amicool External dvd burner will be detected. USB 3.0 external cd dirve is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive.
【HIGH SPEED USB 3.0 & Type-C】Amicool CD ROM External Drive adopted advanced burning technology, supported DVD+R, DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW. With USB3.0 and Type C Interface. Max DVD read speed 8x; Max CD read speed 24x and max CD burn speed 8x. bringing you faster data transmission speed (max 5Gbps), plays music and movies without lag or distortion.
【Wide Compatibility】External CD/DVD drive for laptop PC desktop Linux OS Apple Mac MacBook Pro. cd burner dvd player compatible with Windows 10 /8.1/7/XP/Vista, Linux, all versions of Mac OS. Ideal for APPLE / DELL / SONY / SAMSUNG / ASUS / ACER / HP and other brands notebook, Ultrabook, PC, desktop that without drive hardware. Not for chrome / tv / car / tablet
【Portable CD drive - Slim & compact】Embedded cable design with slim lightweight body, enough fashionable and scratch-proof exterior. This CD/DVD driver can be slipped in your travel bag, take it with you to anywhere and hooked up at any time.
【Multifunctional Optical Drive】Adopted intelligent burning technology, you can read/write/burn your disc or Interrupt recording at your ease. Pop-up button and disc tray design makes it convenient to read or write discs. For desktop, connect it to usb port at the back panel.

SaleRank No. #8

External DVD Drive, Amicool USB 3.0 Type-C CD DVD +/-RW Optical Drive USB C Burner Slim CD/DVD ROM Rewriter Writer Reader Portable for PC Laptop Desktop MacBook Mac Windows 7/8.1/10 Linux OS Apple

【External DVD Drive with Wide Compatibility】 External cd/dvd drive for laptop PC Desktop Linux OS Apple Mac Macbook Pro. CD burner compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10, Linux, all versions of MAC OS. For the desktops, this usb cd drive must be connected to usb port on motherboard.
【DVD Burner -Plug & Play】 CD drive external usb, no need for external driver and power supply. Just plug it into your USB port, then our Amicool DVD driver will be detected and your happy journey begins.
【High Speed USB DVD Drive 3.0】Amicool cd rom drive adopted advanced burning technology, supported DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW. Max DVD read speed 8X; Max CD read speed 24X and max CD burn speed 8X. Our dvd drive external is compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (max 5Gbps), plays music and movies with no lag or distortion.
【Portable External CD Drive - Slim & Compact】 Embedded cable design with slim lightweight body, this cd external drive can be slipped in your travel bag, and hooked up at any time, which makes it a companion for computers without the internal drive, take it with you to anywhere and anytime.
【Multifunctional Optical Drive】 Adopted intelligent burning technology, you can read/write/burn your disc or interrupt recording at your ease. Pop-up button and disc tray design makes it convenient to read or write discs.

Rank No. #9

Haiway External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Type-C CD Burner Portable CD DVD +/-RW Optical Drive Slim CD DVD ROM Rewriter CD/DVD Player Writer Reader for Laptop Desktop MacBook PC Windows Linux Mac OS (Black)

📀【Upgrade USB3.0&Type-C High Speed】Haiway External CD DVD Drive compatible with USB 3.0 & Type-C interfaces which bring users faster data transmission speed and more stable performance with strong fault tolerance. Moreover, it is also backwards compatible with USB 1.0 and USB 2.0. Higher transmission speed (up to Maximum of 5Gbps) means higher stability, faster reaction, less time waiting, and greater user experience.
📀【Plug and Play Technology】Our External DVD Drive is easy to use. Users can just simply pull out the USB cable and plug the drive into any USB port of electronic devices with supported systems, it will just play automatically. No extra power or drive is needed. Designed with a forced ejection hole, Don't worry about disc being stuck inside.
📀【Highly Compatible with Mainstream Devices】Haiway External DVD Drive Player Reader Writer Burner supports various systems: Microsoft Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10. Linux Os, Mac Os; And various devices: Laptop, Desktop, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini and etc. For the desktops, Please connect the device to the USB port of the motherboard for normal use.(NOTE: DO NOT support Chromebook, TV, iPad, Truck and Car).
📀【Multifunctional Optical Drive】The USB 3.0 & Type-C external optical cd/dvd drive burner is multi-functional that customers can use it to play music, watch movies, backup data, install program, and transfer files, which with low impedance and anti-interference capability, without lag or distortion, for a smooth and fast experience.
📀【Portable and Trendy Design】The appearance design of Haiway External CD Drive is more trendy, fashionable, and portable. It is slim and lightweight, sensitive ejection button, and embedded USB cable design that you can bring and use this slim external optical player anytime anywhere, no matter in the office, school, at home, or during a trip.

SaleRank No. #10

ROOFULL External CD DVD Drive Player CD Burner with USB 3.0/USB-C Ports Hub and SD Card Reader, Portable CD DVD ROM +/-RW Optical Disk Drive Writer for Laptop PC Windows 11/10, Mac, Linux Computer

【Plug & Play CD/DVD Drive for Laptop】No complicated setup and driver are required—Simply plug the USB data cable into your computer's USB port, insert your CDs or DVDs, and it will install automatically and be recognized by your computer, then you can use a media player (such as VLC player, Apple Music, Windows media player) or burning software to read or write your CDs and DVDs, easy to use! If your laptop lacks a built-in CD/DVD drive and has few USB ports, this ROOFULL B21-Y external CD/DVD player with multi USB ports hub is a cost-effective solution for reading & burning your CDs and DVDs
【Support Reading & Burning of CDs DVDs】This is a full-featured CD and DVD-ROM player, reader, writer, rewriter, burner, and ripper. You can play music CDs and movie DVDs; Burn MP3 music, video, photos, or data to blank CDs or DVDs; Rip/digitize CDs and convert them to MP3s; Install software, games, and systems from CD or DVD discs; Create bootable discs; Back up your photos, videos, or important data to blank CDs/DVDs for the long-time store. It supports a variety of disc formats, including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, VCD, and SVCD. (Blu-ray disks are not supported)
【Wide Compatibility】This USB external DVD drive for PC is effortlessly compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ Vista/ XP/ 98/ SE/ ME/ 2000, Linux, and Mac OS X (media player and network required for Windows 11/12). It seamlessly complements a variety of laptops, notebooks, desktops, and all-in-one computers from renowned brands like HP, LG, SAMSUNG, ASUS, DELL, Lenovo, ThinkPad, Microsoft, Apple MacBook, and more. NOTE: It is not compatible with Chromebooks, mobile phones, iPhones, iPads, cars, projectors, or TVs
【Integrated Multi-Ports Hub】This external disk drive also serves as a multi-hub featuring 1* USB 3.0 port, 1* USB 2.0 port, 1* USB Type-C port, and 1* SD card slot, so that you can effortlessly connect additional computer external components like a USB hard drive, wired mouse, keyboard, or flash drive, facilitating the seamless transfer of camera photos and videos from the card to your PC. Simplify your desktop setup with just one drive. (Note: Accessories shown in the picture are for functional display purposes only and are not included.)
【High-Speed Data Transfer & Power Assurance】This external CD/DVD player is equipped with an enhanced 3.0 USB type-A& type-C 2-in-1 data cable, making it compatible with both new and old computers—no need for an adapter or hub. USB 3.0/USB-C is an updated version of USB 2.0 that is approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0, providing you with a smoother reading and writing experience. In the event your computer can't provide ample power through a single data cable, simply utilize the additional power supply cord. Connect it to another USB port on your PC or use a 5V USB power adapter for an extra power boost. (Important: The power cord is not a data cable, avoid using it independently.)

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