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Rectangular silver external Blu-ray drive with front slot and multiple side ports

FANTEC

FANTEC 8-in-1 USB 3.0 Blu-ray & HD DVD Player

SKU CH-0PW5-K4645

An 8-in-1 USB 3.0 external drive that plays Blu-ray and HD DVD, burns CDs and DVDs, and adds a USB 3.0 hub, three USB 2.0 ports, SD and TF card readers, and a USB-C port

  • Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player
  • Read and write Blu-ray and HD DVD discs
  • USB 3.0 delivers 8× DVD and 24× CD speeds
  • Built-in hub adds one USB 3.0, three USB 2.0, SD/TF reader and USB-C port
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 10, 11, 8, 7, Linux and Mac
  • Bus-powered from USB 3.0 so no extra adapter needed

8-in-1 USB 3.0 Blu-ray & HD DVD Player

The FANTEC 8-in-1 USB 3.0 Blu-ray & HD DVD Player combines an external optical drive with a multi-port hub for laptops and desktops. It reads and writes CDs and DVDs while also providing a USB 3.0 hub port, three USB 2.0 ports, an SD or TF card reader and a USB-C port. The unit is designed for users who need disc access and extra connectivity in a single portable device. It is not suited for buyers who require Blu-ray writing capability or an internal drive installation.

Thermals noise and power draw

The drive draws power directly from a USB 3.0 port, eliminating the need for an external power adapter. This bus-powered design prevents power-shortage issues on low-power USB ports during operation. No active cooling fans are present, so the device runs silently while reading or writing discs. Power consumption scales with disc activity and the number of connected hub peripherals.

Bundled accessories and software

The package includes the drive unit and necessary cabling for immediate plug-and-play use on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Linux and Mac systems. No driver installation is required; the operating system detects the device automatically. The integrated hub ports and card reader expand connectivity for flash drives, memory cards and USB-C accessories without extra dongles. This all-in-one approach reduces cable clutter for mobile workstations.

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Price $31.99
Cheaper than about 57% 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 connect the drive and the USB-C port on the hub to my laptop?

Plug the USB 3.0 cable into a USB 3.0 port on the computer; the drive is bus-powered and needs no extra adapter. The built-in hub adds one USB 3.0 port, three USB 2.0 ports and a USB-C port for peripherals or memory cards.

What part will wear out first and need replacing?

The optical pickup that reads and writes CDs and DVDs is the only moving component; after heavy use it can lose focus and require a new drive unit.

At what sustained write speed does the drive hit its limit?

DVD±R/RW writing tops out at 8× and CD writing at 24×; the USB 3.0 link has more bandwidth than the drive can use.

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