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Slim black external Blu-ray drive with USB 3.0 cable

FANTEC

FANTEC 7-in-1 USB 3.0 external blu-ray player (black)

SKU CH-169C-Z46X6

A USB 3.0 external drive reads and writes Blu-ray, DVD and CD media while adding a hub, SD and TF card slots for laptops and desktops

  • Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player
  • USB 3.0 bus power means no extra adapter needed
  • 7-in-1 design reads, writes discs and transfers cards in one unit
  • USB 3.0 delivers 8x DVD and 24x CD speeds
  • Works with Windows 10, 11, Linux and Mac OS
  • Slim, lightweight build fits easily in a laptop bag

What this drive does

The FANTEC 7-in-1 unit combines a Blu-ray and HD DVD player with a USB 3.0 hub and SD/TF card reader. It draws power from the host port so no external adapter is needed. The drive reads and writes CDs and DVDs and works with Windows 10 and 11, Windows 7 and 8, Linux and Mac OS. It is not compatible with iPad, phones, Chromebook, TV, cars or standalone Blu-ray players.

Thermals noise and power

Bus power from a USB 3.0 port keeps the device running without a separate supply. The slim enclosure stays cool during typical read or write sessions. Mechanical noise is limited to the spinning disc and tray operation. Maximum DVD read and write speed reaches 8x while CD read speed reaches 24x. The interface falls back to USB 2.0 when a faster port is unavailable.

Build connections and daily use

A single USB 3.0 cable handles both data and power for a tidy desk setup. The integrated hub adds extra USB ports for peripherals while the card slot accepts SD or TF media one at a time. The lightweight chassis fits easily in a laptop bag for mobile use. Buyers who need Blu-ray recording or simultaneous dual-card access will need a different device.

How it compares

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Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 48 comparable items (median $34.49).

Specifications

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Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player

Questions about this item

How do I install the FANTEC 7-in-1 USB 3.0 Blu-ray player on Windows 11?

Connect the drive to a USB 3.0 port; Windows 11 will detect it automatically with no driver required. The step users miss is using a USB 2.0 port, which limits the 8x DVD and 24x CD speeds.

Which parts of the FANTEC 7-in-1 USB 3.0 Blu-ray player wear out and need replacement?

The optical pickup that reads Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs is the only moving component that degrades over time; the USB 3.0 hub and SD/TF card slots have no moving parts.

What is the first limit I hit when burning multiple DVDs back-to-back on the FANTEC 7-in-1 USB 3.0 Blu-ray player?

The 8x maximum DVD write speed is the ceiling; sustained sessions cannot exceed it, and the USB 2.0 fallback cuts throughput further if a 3.0 port is not used.

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