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Slim silver external Blu-ray drive with USB-C and USB-A cables attached

FANTEC

FANTEC USB 3.0 Type-C External Blu-ray Player

SKU CH-T4EE-8RAX8

Plays and burns CDs and DVDs over USB 3.0 with Type-A and Type-C connectors, reaching 24× CD and 8× DVD speeds on Windows, macOS and Linux

  • Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player
  • Plays Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs on Windows, macOS or Linux
  • Dual USB-A and USB-C cable fits modern and older ports
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer rate
  • Reads and writes CDs at 24×, DVDs at 8× maximum speed
  • Supports CD±R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD formats

Portable Blu-ray and DVD Player

The FANTEC USB 3.0 Type-C drive reads and writes CDs and DVDs while also playing Blu-ray discs. It connects to laptops or desktops using a dual USB-A and USB-C cable for broad port compatibility. The unit draws power directly from the host computer and requires no external adapter. It is designed for users who need optical media access on modern systems lacking built-in drives.

Suits Windows Mac and Linux Users

This drive works with Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems on standard computers. It does not support Chrome OS, iPads, tablets, smart TVs, vehicles or projectors. Desktop users should connect to rear motherboard ports for reliable power delivery. Buyers needing Blu-ray recording capability or TV playback should look at other devices.

Handles CD and DVD Media at Rated Speeds

Maximum read and write speeds reach 24x for CDs and 8x for DVDs across supported formats including CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW and DVD-RAM. The USB 3.0 interface provides up to 5 Gbps bandwidth, compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.0 ports. Blu-ray playback is supported but the drive cannot write to Blu-ray media.

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Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 48 comparable items (median $34.49).

Specifications

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Player typeBlu-ray & HD DVD Player

Questions about this item

Does my computer need a USB Type-C or Type-A port to use this drive?

The drive includes a dual connector cable with both USB Type-C and Type-A plugs, so it works with either port type on your laptop or desktop.

Will this drive read and write discs on a PC running an older USB 2.0 port?

Yes, the USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0 ports, though transfer speeds will be limited to the older port's maximum.

How can I verify the drive is writing CDs and DVDs at its rated speeds?

Burning software will display the active write speed; expect up to 24X for CDs and 8X for DVDs when connected to a USB 3.0 port.

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