The Best usb cd drive for macbook air of 2022 – Reviewed and Top Rated

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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 into your computer's USB-A or USB-C port, and insert your CDs or DVDs, it will install the driver and be recognized automatically, you can then use the corresponding software to read and write your discs, no complex settings, plug and play! (Scroll down to see detailed steps and recommended software)
【Not Just CD/DVD-ROM】This is not just an external CD and DVD reader player, 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. VLC Player, Windows media player, Apple Music/iTunes, 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 digitize/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. (Note: Blu-ray and 4K discs are not supported, and it cannot work with ChromeOS, Ubuntu, TV, Car, Projector, Phone, iPad/Tablet, PS4/5, Xbox)
【2 Types of Connectors & True USB 3.0】The data cable under the drive has type-A and type-C 2 kinds of USB connectors, making it easier to connect most laptops or desktop PCs without an adapter required. More importantly, unlike other drives that equipped with the USB 3.0 connector, but inside, only use a USB 2.0 internal setup with 4 data wires (actually USB 2.0), our USB CD DVD drive features a true USB 3.0 solution with a genuine 9-pin connector and fully implemented 9 data lines, supported by a dedicated USB 3.0 PCB design and controller IC, delivers the full-speed performance (up to 5 Gbps, 10 times faster than USB 2.0) and reliability of genuine USB 3.0 technology
【Separate Power Supply Cord】Modern ultra-thin laptops may reduce the USB port’s output power to conserve energy and extend battery life, which can prevent high-power external devices from receiving sufficient power. To address this power shortage, we provide an additional power cable, allowing you to supplement power from a USB power adapter or a power bank to ensure the stable operation of the optical disc drive. You can remove the power cord if the drive can get enough power through a single data cable. (Note: The power cord is not a data cable, avoid using it independently.)

Rank No. #2

Hcsunfly External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop, Type-C CD/DVD Player USB 3.0 Portable Burner Writer Reader Compatible with Mac MacBook Pro/Air iMac Desktop Windows 7/8/10/XP/Vista(White)

【PLUG & PLAY】No driver and external power required, powered by the Type-C or USB port. the external CD/DVD drive can used to watch DVD movies, listen to music, create backup discs,burn movies/music, install system
【WIDE COMPATIBLE SYSTEM】The CD/DVD drive compatible with Mac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac (mac OS), as well as Linux, Windows 11/10/8/7/XP laptop and desktop computers. (NOTE: DO NOT support Chromebook, TV, iPad, Truck, and Car).
【HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSION】This external CD drive is compatible with Type-C and USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance fault tolerance
【UNIQUE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY】Embedded cable design, made with premium wire drawing material of shockproofing, low noise, anti-interference and high durability, works well in burning, writing and reading
【ULTRATHIN & PORTABLE】Ultra-slim portable DVD drive, lightweight, you can put it in the travelling bag or on your desk, which only needs a little space. Really Very Conveniently!

Rank No. #3

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.

Rank No. #4

NOLYTH External DVD Drive USB C SuperDrive for Apple, Slot-in CD Drive for Mac, Portable CD Burner CD/DVD External Drive, Aluminum Slim Optical Disk Reader Player for Laptop PC Windows MacBook Desktop

【Slot-in CD Drive】NOLYTH external CD drive is slot-in USB C CD drive, just slot-loading, no eject button. This CD drive external connects to your laptop with a single USB Type-C cable built into it. You’ll never have to worry about lost cables for this CD drive USB.
【Specially Designed DVD Drive】NOLYTH external DVD drive is made with full aluminum alloy, not the plastic shell, perfect match with the material of MacBook / Mac. This DVD drive external is specially designed for your Mac models from 2008 and later that don't have a CD DVD drive built-in.
【Plug and Play CD/DVD Drive】NOLYTH DVD drive USB is powered by USB C/USB port and just plug this external CD/DVD drive directly into your USB C/USB port and this DVD player for laptop will be detected. Insert a disc inside this USB DVD player, it will play automatically, don’t need to install software to set up DVD driver. ( NOTE: There must be a playback software in computer system.)
【Multifunctional CD DVD Burner】After installed this external CD DVD drive, insert CDs/DVDs, you can use a 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. This CD DVD drive external supports CD±R/DVD-RW/DVD±R/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/DVD-R DL/VCD-ROM/DVD+/-RW.
【High Speed CD Drive for Laptop】NOLYTH external DVD drive for laptop supports play and burn both CDs and DVDs whether you're at the office or on the road. This external DVD burner provided for high writing and reading, with max 8x DVD±R write speed and 8x DVD read speed; Max 24x CD-R write speed and 24x CD read speed.

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Laurensory External DVD Drive USB 3.0 Type-C USB Portable Player for Laptop CD DVD +/-RW Disk Drive CD ROM Burner Writer CD/DVD Burner Reader Compatible with Desktop Windows Linux OS Apple MacBook

Portable CD/DVD Burner & Player - This external cd/dvd drive can be a CD/DVD burner, writer, player, reader, or ripper. Use this disk drive to play or burn music or movies, back up, store or transfer all files or material you wanted, like copying photos, reading X-ray on disk, or ripping some DVDs to your Apple MacBook Air. Also use this cd reader for laptop to download and install games or any other programs
Wide Compatibility - This plug-and-play external cd drive for mac is compatible with many OS systems and laptop models. Windows 98/SE/ME/XP/10/8/7/Vista/Linux OS/Mojave OS/all version Mac OS system (ios 8.6 to 10.14). Ideal for PC and laptops like Mac laptop 2015/MacBook Pro/ASUS gaming laptop/Apple MacBook Air 2020/iMac/Mac Mini and more. For desktops, connect the usb dvd burner to the back USB port of the motherboard (Not support TV, car, iPad, Chromebook, Surface Pro, Ubuntu)
High Speed - This dvd player portable is compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 and USB 1.0, this cd reader for pc provides high speed of data transfer. With Max 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed, this external cd drive for pc provides maximum 5Gbps data transfer speed without lag or distortion. Plug this usb dvd player/cd dvd burner into your USB port, your laptop wwil recognize it without stuttering and noise nor jammed discs
Well-Designed - This compact and light external cd/dvd drive for laptop is solid enough to be durable and to hold its own weight down while it is spinning discs. With anti-skid rubber on the bottom, brushed texture shell, embedded usb cable slot, dual USB-A and USB-C connector, this cd reader for laptop/cd dvd burner can be easily carried and used anytime anywhere, no matter in the office, school, at home, or during a trip
All Kinds of Disc - This dvd drive for laptop/cd is compatible with multiple discs (standard 120mm) including CD-ROM, CD-R, CD +/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD-ROM discs. Unlike other CD/DVD players, this usb cdrom drive external gives the disc more clearance inside the disc bay so no more ruined discs due to extra-thick disc label issues! For some cd/dvd players for laptop, sometimes the disc would skip off the top of the drive and the burning or reading process would be ruined

Rank No. #6

Hcsunfly External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop, USB 3.0 Ultra-Slim Portable Burner Writer Compatible with Mac MacBook Pro/Air iMac Desktop Windows 7/8/10/XP/Vista (White)

【PLUG & PLAY】No driver and external power required, powered by the USB port. the external CD/DVD drive can used to watch DVD movies, listen to music, create backup discs,burn movies/music, install system
【WIDE COMPATIBLE SYSTEM】The DVD drive compatible with Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows7/ 8/ 10/ MAC OS. Specially designed for MacBook, Ultrabook, Laptop or PC without internal drive
【HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSION】This external CD drive is compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance fault tolerance
【UNIQUE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY】Embedded cable design, made with premium wire drawing material of shockproofing, low noise, anti-interference and high durability, works well in burning, writing and reading
【ULTRATHIN & PORTABLE】Ultra-slim portable DVD drive, lightweight, you can put it in the travelling bag or on your desk, which only needs a little space. Really Very Conveniently!

Rank No. #7

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. #8

YOTUO External DVD Drive, Portable USB 3.0 CD +/-RW Drive DVD Player for ROM Rewriter Burner for Laptop Desktop, Compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 Mac MacBook Pro/Air… (DVD Burner)

【Plug and Play】 Simply plug the drive into your USB port or Type-C port, wait for the drive to finish installing automatically, open the compartment door, insert the disc and it will be detected and used immediately (for desktops, please connect it to the USB port on the back to avoid power shortage).
【Easy to carry and stylish appearance】Recessed cable design for easy cable organisation. The body is slim, sleek and minimalist, scratch-resistant and comes with a fleece pouch. This CD/DVD drive is only 1.8 cm thick and weighs approximately 0.4 kg. It can easily fit into your travel bag, take it with you and connect it wherever you go.
【High speed】Features a dual USB 3.0 and Type C port. Maximum DVD reading speed of 8x; maximum CD reading speed of 24x. Giving you faster data transfer speeds (up to 5Gbps), play music and movies without lag or distortion.
【Wide compatibility】 It supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10/11, Linux, all versions of Mac OS systems. (TV, car player, Chromebook, Surface Pro, Ubuntu, tablet and mobile phone are not supported).
【High quality raw materials】Adopt high quality flame retardant PC material, shock resistant and durable. Adopt high performance original magnetic core, which can provide high speed process reading experience, with anti-interference and low impedance capability, no lag and no noise.

Rank No. #9

ORIGBELIE External CD DVD +/-RW Drive USB 3.0 Type C Portable CD/DVD Player Burner Reader Writer Optical CD ROM Disk Drive for Laptop Desktop PC iMac MacBook Pro/Air Windows 11/10/8/7/XP Linux Mac OS

【Plug and Play External CD/DVD Drive】This ORIGBELIE external CD DVD drive for Laptop does not need to install additional drivers, just plug the USB A/USB C data cable into the computer, insert the CD/DVD, and then the external CD DVD drive for Macbook will automatically recognize it, use appropriate software to read and burn your CD or DVD. Easy to use!
【USB 3.0 High-Speed External DVD Drive】The external CD DVD drive for Mac uses high-speed USB 3.0 technology, which provides higher data transfer rates up to 5 Gigabits/S (625MB/S). It is approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Meanwhile, the external CD DVD drive for PC delivers up to 8x DVD read/write speeds and up to 24x CD read/write speeds, faster than you might expect. This is a powerful and fast external CD DVD player/reader/writer/rewriter/burner/ripper/recorder.
【Wide Compatibility CD DVD Burner and Reader】The external disk drive supports CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD. This USB CD DVD drive supports different devices such as Macbook, iMac, Mac, Notebook, Desktop, PC and Laptop etc. It's compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/XP , Vista 7/8, Linux, Mac OS 10.6 or above. (Car, TV, Tablet, Phone, Projector, PS 5, Xbox, Switch, Chrome OS and Blu-ray disk are not supported；Windows 11 requires media player and network.)
【2 in 1 USB 3.0 Data Cable】The built-in data cable (on the back of the CD drive) with USB 3.0 type-A and type-C connectors, make it easier to plug the DVD drive into different laptop and PC without any adapters. And no worries about losing data cables. We also considerately equipped with a power supply cable, so that some computers with insufficient power supply do not have to worry about not being able to use it. It makes ORIGBELIE external CD drive compatible with most computers, old and new.
【RGB LED Color Gradient Light External CD Drive】The cd rom external drive for laptop is equipped with the latest RGB LED lights. Cool RGB LED indicator light that can cycle and gradually change colors. It makes an ordinary external usb cd dvd drive cool and fashionable.

Rank No. #10

VikTck External CD DVD Drive USB C Ultra Slim Portable CD DVD Player Burner/Writer/Reader USB Superdrive Disc Duplicator for MacBook Pro/Air/Mac/M1/Laptop/Windows10 (Silver)

【Easy to Use】no need for external driver and Power supply. Just plug it into your USB port, then our automatically DVD driver will be detected and you can use it to enjoy movie, music, burn discs, install software / system, back up data and more.
【External DVD Drive with wide compatibility】The drive works with Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 10/8/7, all Version MAC OS. Specially designed for Apple Samsung ASUS HP Dell Sony Acer and Ultrabook, Netbook or Laptop PC without drive hardware.
【Product Purchase Must Read】Product support burn playback DVD, CD;does not support blu-ray. can't work for all the iPad/iPad Pro/Car/TV/Projector/Chrome OS/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.
【USB3.0 High Speed Interface】the USB 3 0 transfer is 10x speed of USB 2 0 which ups to a maximum of 5Gbps compatible with USB 2 0 standards buffer under run protection technology (max 8x dvdr write speed max 24x CD write speed) extra USB C adapter is more convenient for using on your new version laptops.
【Ultra-slim&Portable】Ultra-slim portable DVD/CD external drive, lightweight, it's convenient to use and carry whether at home or travelling, which only needs a little space in your bag.brushed texture shell brings trendy sight and touch enjoyment. Embedded cable design, worry- off cable missing any when and where.

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