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Slim black external DVD burner with tray load

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG SE-218GN/RSBD external cd dvd burner

SKU CH-FBHX-HMPHN MPN SE-218GN/RSBD

Slim USB 2.0 DVD burner writes discs at up to 8X DVD and 24X CD speeds in a 9.5 mm black tray-load enclosure

  • Interface typeUSB 2.0 (3.0 Compatible)
  • Dvd-rom access time220 ms
  • CD-ROM access time210 ms
  • Cache memory0.75 MB
  • DVD+R write speed8X
  • DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
  • Slim 9.5 mm profile fits tight spaces
  • USB 2.0 and 3.0 compatible for broad connectivity
  • 8× DVD write speed burns discs quickly
  • 24× CD read speed rips audio fast
  • Tray-load mechanism handles media reliably

Slim USB DVD Burner

The Samsung SE-218GN/RSBD is a slim external optical drive that connects through USB 2.0 and works with USB 3.0 ports. It reads and writes CD and DVD media including dual-layer and DVD-RAM discs. The tray-load mechanism and top-mounted button suit desktop or mobile users who still need physical media access.

Sustained write performance

Write speeds hold at 8X for DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-R, dropping to 6X for DVD-RW and dual-layer discs. CD-R and CD-RW reach 24X. The 0.75MB cache buffers data during long burns, while DVD-ROM and CD-ROM read access times sit at 220ms and 210ms respectively.

Thermals noise and power

Bus-powered USB 2.0 operation keeps power draw low without an external adapter. The 9.5mm slim chassis runs quietly during typical read or write sessions. No active cooling is present, so surface temperature rises slightly under continuous dual-layer burns but remains within normal limits for this form factor.

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Price $81.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Model nameSE-218GN/RSBD
Product typeSlim DVD Burner
Panel colorBlack
Storage
Cache memory0.75 MB
DVD+R write speed8X
DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
DVD-R write speed8X
DVD-RW rewrite speed6X
CD-R write speed24X
CD-RW rewrite speed24X
DVD+R DL write speed6X
DVD-R DL write speed6X
DVD-RAM speed5X
DVD-ROM speed8X
CD-ROM speed24X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0 (3.0 Compatible)
Size & build
Overall dimensions0.57 in × 5.83 in × 5.63 in (H × W × D)
Shipping weight0.37 kg
Package size182 × 157 × 36 mm
More details
Dvd-rom access time220 ms
CD-ROM access time210 ms

Questions about this item

How much power does the USB 2.0 connection draw when the SE-218GN burns a DVD at 8X for hours?

The drive runs entirely from the USB 2.0 port with no external adapter needed.

What port must the computer already have for this burner to operate?

A standard USB 2.0 Type-A port is required; the cable is USB 2.0 and works on USB 3.0 ports too.

Will the tray-load mechanism and 9.5 mm slim profile fit alongside a legacy desktop tower I still use?

Yes, the unit measures 0.57" high, 5.83" wide and 5.63" deep, so it sits easily beside older cases.

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