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Slim silver external DVD drive with tray load

ASUS

ASUS SDRW-08U9M-U/SIL/G/A external cd dvd drive usb 2.0 silver

SKU CH-RAXD-BG2B4 MPN SDRW-08U9M-U/SIL/G/A

Slim silver DVD burner writes DVDs at 8X and CDs at 24X over USB 2.0, includes Type-C cable and supports Windows 10 down to XP plus Mac OS X 10.6 or higher

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Dvd-rom access time160 ms
  • CD-ROM access time140 ms
  • DVD+R write speed8X
  • DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
  • DVD-R write speed8X
  • Burns DVDs at 8X speed for quick backups
  • Reads CDs at 24X for fast data access
  • Slim 13 mm profile fits tight spaces
  • USB 2.0 and Type-C cables included for broad compatibility
  • Supports Windows XP through 10 and Mac OS X 10.6+

Slim USB 2.0 DVD burner for legacy media

The ASUS SDRW-08U9M-U/SIL/G/A is a tray-load external optical drive that reads and writes CDs and DVDs at up to 8X for DVD±R and 24X for CD-R. It connects through USB 2.0 and draws power from the same port, making it suitable for laptops or desktops that lack an internal bay. The silver chassis measures 0.55" high.

Check host port and OS compatibility first

Your computer must provide a standard USB Type-A or Type-C socket running at USB 2.0 speeds; the drive includes cables for both connector styles. Supported operating systems are Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP and Mac OS X 10.6 or higher. The installer recommends a Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or Athlon 2100+ CPU, 512 MB RAM and 10 GB free disk space.

Sustained burns stay within rated speeds

During long write sessions the drive maintains its listed 8X DVD and 24X CD rates without thermal throttling, because the slim 13 mm form factor relies on passive convection rather than a fan. Access times remain at 160 ms for DVD-ROM and 140 ms for CD-ROM throughout the job. The tray mechanism cycles reliably for repeated disc swaps.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameSDRW-08U9M-U/SIL/G/AS/P2G
Product typeSlim DVD Burner
Panel colorSilver
Storage
DVD+R write speed8X
DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
DVD-R write speed8X
DVD-RW rewrite speed6X
CD-R write speed24X
CD-RW rewrite speed24X
DVD+R DL write speed6X
DVD-R DL write speed6X
DVD-ROM speed8X
CD-ROM speed24X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Size & build
Overall dimensions0.55 in × 5.3 in × 5.6 in
Shipping weight0.48 kg
Package size183 × 183 × 64 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 10
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
Software
Software contentsCPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 2100+ or higher
RAM: 512 MB or more is recommended
HDD: 10 GB or higher
More details
Dvd-rom access time160 ms
CD-ROM access time140 ms

Questions about this item

What cables and software come with the ASUS SDRW-08U9M-U/SIL/G/A and is a separate power adapter needed?

The drive includes both USB 2.0 and Type-C cables in the box. It draws power directly from the USB port so no external adapter is required. Nero BackItUp for Android and DISC Encryption II software are also supplied.

The specs list several write speeds; which one should I base my purchase decision on?

For most data backups the 8X DVD+R and 8X DVD-R speeds are the highest single-layer write rates. Choose 6X for dual-layer DVD+R DL or DVD-R DL, and 24X for CD-R or CD-RW.

What does the 8X DVD-ROM read speed mean when I put a disc in my laptop?

An 8X DVD-ROM read rate lets the drive transfer data from a pressed DVD at up to eight times the base CD speed, giving faster software installs or file copies than slower drives.

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