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Black 13mm external DVD drive with concentric-circle design

ASUS

ASUS SDRW-08U9M-U/BLK 8X 13mm external cd

SKU CH-G8J1-2PTGY MPN SDRW-08U9M-U/BLK

A 13mm slim external DVD writer with 8X speed, USB 2.0 and Type-C cables, plus M-Disc support and disc encryption for Windows and Mac

  • Screen sizeNo
  • Ultra-slim 13 mm profile fits tight laptop bags
  • 8× DVD write speed burns discs quickly
  • USB 2.0 and Type-C cables included for broad compatibility
  • Works with both Windows and Mac OS out of the box
  • DISC Encryption II adds password protection and hidden-file support

ASUS ZenDrive 8X External DVD Writer

The ASUS SDRW-08U9M-U/BLK is an 8X external DVD writer with a 13mm slim profile. It connects via USB 2.0 or USB Type-C using the cables supplied. The drive reads and writes DVD and CD media and supports M-Disc for long-term archival storage. It is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems.

Suited for users needing optical media access

This drive suits owners of ultra-thin notebooks that lack a built-in optical drive and need to read or write DVDs and CDs. The included USB Type-C cable works with modern ports without an adapter. Buyers who require Blu-ray playback or recording should consider a different drive, as this model does not support that format.

8X DVD write speed with M-Disc support

The maximum DVD write speed is 8X, which determines how quickly you can burn discs. M-Disc support allows data to be written to archival-grade media designed to last for centuries. DISC Encryption II provides password protection and hidden-file functionality for sensitive backups. Nero BackItUp software enables backup to Android devices.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

Display
Screen sizeNo
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 13 mm tray-loading mechanism need periodic cleaning or lubrication?

The tray mechanism is sealed and designed for maintenance-free operation; occasional dusting of the exterior slot is all that is required.

What limits continuous burning at the rated 8× DVD speed?

Sustained 8× writes are constrained by the USB 2.0 bandwidth ceiling, so the interface becomes the bottleneck before the drive overheats.

How much noise and heat does the drive produce during an all-day backup session?

The slim 13 mm chassis runs quietly with only faint seek clicks, and the metal casing dissipates heat so surface temperature stays comfortable to touch.

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