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Ultra-slim silver external Blu-ray drive with multiple ports

FANTEC

FANTEC 8-in-1 USB 3.0 Blu-ray Player

SKU CH-9QQQ-F2BE4

Plays Blu-ray and HD DVD discs, burns CDs and DVDs, and adds a USB 3.0 hub, three USB 2.0 ports, an SD or TF card reader and a USB-C port

  • Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player
  • Burns and reads CDs and DVDs at up to 24x speed
  • Reads Blu-ray and HD DVD discs for high-definition playback
  • Transfers data up to 5 Gbit/s with USB 3.0 interface
  • Adds a USB 3.0 hub, three USB 2.0 ports, a USB-C port and an SD/TF card reader
  • Draws power from the USB port with no extra adapter or drivers needed

8-in-1 Optical Drive Hub

This FANTEC unit combines a Blu-ray and HD DVD player with a CD/DVD burner and a multi-port hub. It adds one USB 3.0 port, three USB 2.0 ports, an SD or TF card reader and a USB-C port. It suits laptop or desktop users who need legacy optical media support alongside modern peripheral connectivity in a single portable device.

Single-Cable Build Integration

The drive draws power directly from a host USB 3.0 port so no external power supply or internal bay is required. It works plug-and-play with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Linux and Mac without extra drivers. The hub frees up scarce laptop ports while the card reader transfers camera files, though SD and TF slots cannot operate simultaneously.

Sustained Transfer and Write Rates

USB 3.0 delivers up to 5 Gigabits per second, roughly ten times the USB 2.0 rate, with a 625 MB/s theoretical ceiling. Optical media reaches max 8x DVD read and max 24x CD write or read speeds. Strong error correction and anti-skid mechanisms maintain data integrity during long sessions, while quiet operation keeps background noise low.

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Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 48 comparable items (median $34.49).

Specifications

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Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player

Questions about this item

How long can the 8x DVD read speed be sustained before thermal throttling cuts in?

The drive draws power only from the USB 3.0 port and has no active cooling, so extended 8x DVD reads will hit thermal limits once the internal temperature rises.

Does the drive become noisy or hot when left running all day?

It is described as having quiet capabilities and no fan; heat is dissipated through the slim chassis, so surface warmth increases but audible noise stays low.

Which host port must my laptop already have for this device to work?

A single USB 3.0 Type-A port supplies both data and power; no extra power adapter or driver installation is required.

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