Wintale External Blu-ray/DVD Drive USB 3.0 Type-C Plug & Play
An external Blu-ray and DVD drive that reads discs up to 50 GB and burns at 6x Blu-ray, 8x DVD and 24x CD speeds over USB 3.0 or Type-C with plug-and-play support for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Interface typeUsb3.0_c
- Product typePlug & Play
- Key featuresPlug & Play
- Plug & play setup with no drivers needed for Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, Mac OS and Linux
- Dual USB 3.0 and Type-C ports with built-in cable storage keep connections tidy
- USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed, backward compatible with USB 2.0
- Reads CDs up to 700 MB, DVDs up to 8.5 GB and Blu-ray discs up to 50 GB
- Burns at 24x CD, 8x DVD and 6x Blu-ray speeds for fast backups
Plug-and-play Blu-ray burner
This external Blu-ray and DVD drive connects over USB 3.0 or USB Type-C and requires no driver installation. It is recognised automatically by Windows 7 through 11, Mac OS and Linux. The built-in cable management stores both connectors so nothing is lost during transport.
Installation is cable-only
Simply plug the drive into any USB 3.0 or Type-C port and the operating system detects it immediately. No software or firmware steps are needed. The only common issue is using a USB 2.0 port, which cuts the maximum transfer rate from 5 Gbps down to USB 2.0 speeds.
Reads and burns up to 50 GB Blu-ray media
The drive reads 700 MB CDs, 4.7 GB and 8.5 GB DVDs, and Blu-ray discs up to 50 GB. Maximum speeds are 24x for CDs, 8x for DVDs and 6x for Blu-ray, giving a clear ceiling for backup and archive workflows.
How it compares
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- Price $103.99
- Pricier than about 75% of the 64 comparable items (median $81.99).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Wintale |
| Product type | Plug & Play |
| Ports & slots | |
| Interface type | Usb3.0_c |
Questions about this item
How do I verify the drive reads and burns at the rated 24x CD, 8x DVD and 6x Blu-ray speeds after connecting it?
After plugging the drive in, open your disc-burning software and check the speed dropdown when a disc is inserted; it should list 24x for CD, 8x for DVD and 6x for Blu-ray as the maximum selectable rates.
What cables and media are included, and what must I supply myself?
The unit has an embedded dual-head cable with both USB 3.0 and Type-C connectors, so no separate cable is needed; you will need to provide your own CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray discs up to 50 GB capacity.
Which version should I choose if I only have USB 2.0 ports on my laptop?
The same drive works — its USB 3.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0, although transfer speeds will be reduced to the 2.0 limit.
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