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Slim silver external Blu-ray drive with recessed USB 3.0 Type-C cable, 1.8 cm thick

FANTEC

FANTEC External Blu-ray Player USB 3.0 Type-C

SKU CH-WBRX-ZDDHG

A portable Blu-ray and HD DVD player with dual USB 3.0 and Type-C ports, 8× DVD and 24× CD read speeds, and a slim 1.8 cm profile

  • Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player
  • Plug-and-play setup via USB 3.0 or Type-C ports
  • Slim 1.8 cm profile with recessed cable and fleece pouch
  • Reads DVDs at 8x and CDs at 24x for smooth playback
  • Works with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2003, Linux and all Mac OS versions
  • Flame-retardant PC chassis adds shock resistance and durability

External Blu-ray Player USB 3.0 Type-C

This new FANTEC drive reads Blu-ray and HD DVD discs and writes to CDs and DVDs. It connects through a single cable that fits both USB 3.0 and USB Type-C ports. The unit is 1.8 cm thick and weighs approximately .4 kg, and it ships with a fleece pouch for travel. It is aimed at laptop or desktop owners who need an optical drive on the move.

USB 3.0 Type-C interface limits

The drive uses the USB 3.0 specification for up to 5 Gbps throughput. Maximum DVD read speed is 8x and maximum CD read speed is 24x. Bus power alone may be insufficient on some desktop front-panel ports; the supplier notes that the rear port should be used to avoid power shortage. TVs, car players, Chromebooks, Surface Pro devices, tablets and phones are not supported.

Check your setup before ordering

Verify that your computer has a free USB Type-A or USB Type-C socket and runs Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or 11, Linux, or any Mac OS version. Ensure you can supply enough bus power or use a powered hub if the port is current-limited. The drive does not support Blu-ray or HD DVD writing, so buyers who need to author those discs should look elsewhere.

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Price $23.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 48 comparable items (median $34.49).

Specifications

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Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player

Questions about this item

Should I choose the USB 3.0 or the Type-C connection on this drive?

The drive includes both a USB 3.0 and a Type-C port so you can use whichever matches your computer without an adapter.

What does the 8x DVD read speed mean when I am watching a film?

An 8x DVD read rate supplies data well above the bitrate of standard video so playback starts quickly and stays smooth.

Does the USB 3.0 interface limit the 5 Gbps transfer rate in practice?

The USB 3.0 Gen 1 connection caps the link at 5 Gbps, which is the maximum throughput the drive can reach.

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