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Slim black external CD DVD drive with attached USB C cable

PISKEKAT

PISKEKAT USB 3.0 Type-C External CD DVD Drive Black

SKU CH-WZ7A-8858E

A portable optical drive that reads and writes CDs and DVDs over USB 3.0 and Type‑C, with plug‑and‑play operation and a forced‑eject hole

  • Faster data transfer with USB 3.0 and Type-C up to 5Gbps
  • Works instantly with plug-and-play, no extra driver or power needed
  • Forced ejection hole prevents discs from getting stuck inside
  • Compatible with Windows XP through 10, Linux and Mac OS
  • Connects to laptops, desktops, MacBook Air, Mac Mini and more

USB 3.0 and Type-C portable optical drive

This new external drive reads and writes CD and DVD media through a USB 3.0 or Type-C connection. It is aimed at laptop and desktop users who still need to install software from disc, archive data or play optical media on machines without an internal drive. The single cable carries both data and power so no separate adapter is required.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The unit draws all its power from the host USB port so there is no external brick and no fan to generate noise. During typical read or write sessions the enclosure stays cool to the touch because the low power draw of the slim mechanism produces minimal heat. Operation is essentially silent apart from the normal disc spin sound.

What this replaces and when the upgrade matters

It replaces a missing or failed internal optical drive on modern thin laptops, ultrabooks and Macs that no longer include one. The jump is worth it when you have a library of CD or DVD discs to access and the host provides a USB 3.0 or Type-C port for the full 5 Gbps link. It does not serve buyers who need Blu-ray writing or who use Chromebooks tablets or in-car entertainment systems.

How it compares

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Price $32.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 54 comparable items (median $34.49).

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Questions about this item

How do I connect the USB 3.0 Type-C cable to my laptop, and what step do people often miss?

Pull out the built-in cable and plug it into any USB port; for desktops, use a motherboard USB port rather than a front-panel header.

What maintenance or replacement will this drive need later?

The tray-load mechanism may eventually wear out; keep the forced-ejection hole clear so a stuck disc can be removed manually.

What limit appears first during long read or write sessions?

Sustained speed is capped by the USB 3.0 interface at 5 Gbps, so the drive cannot exceed that throughput.

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