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Slim silver external optical drive with integrated USB-C cable

FANTEC

FANTEC External CD/DVD Drive USB 3.0 Type-C

SKU CH-5GJH-EXKRF

USB 3.0 and Type-C external CD/DVD writer reads at 24x CD and writes at 8x DVD, works with Windows 11/10/8.1/7/XP/2003/Vista and Linux, but not Blu-ray or M1/M2 Macs

  • Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player
  • Writes DVDs at up to 8x speed and CDs at 24x for quick backups
  • Works with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP, 2003, Linux and all Mac OS versions
  • USB 3.0 and Type-C dual interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer rates
  • Plug-and-play powered by USB port — no extra driver or power supply needed
  • Ultra-slim design with embedded cable fits easily in a travel bag or on a desk

External USB 3.0 and Type-C optical drive

This external CD and DVD drive connects to laptops and desktops through USB 3.0 or USB Type-C ports. It reads and writes CDs and DVDs for software installation, media playback and data backup. The unit draws power from the USB port so no separate adapter is required.

USB 3.0 interface capped at 5 Gbps

The drive uses a USB 3.0 connection with a maximum throughput of 5 Gbps and falls back to USB 2.0 or USB 1.0 when needed. It cannot read or write Blu-ray discs and is not compatible with Apple M1 or M2 based Macs. Driver installation is not required on supported systems.

8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds

Maximum write performance reaches 8x for DVD media and 24x for CD media, which is sufficient for typical disc burning and ripping tasks. The drive handles standard CD and DVD formats but offers no support for higher-capacity optical media.

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Price $18.99
Cheaper than about 99% of the 48 comparable items (median $34.49).

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Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player

Questions about this item

Should I choose the USB 3.0 or Type-C connection for my laptop?

Use whichever port your laptop has; both connectors are on the same cable and deliver the same 5 Gbps maximum signalling rate.

What does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 rating mean when I am actually burning discs?

The 5 Gbps link is faster than the drive's 8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds, so the optical mechanism remains the bottleneck.

Does the USB 3.0 Type-C interface limit performance on older USB 2.0 ports?

The drive falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.0 speeds automatically, but the slower bus may become the limiting factor for large transfers.

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