Amicool External DVD Drive
Score: 71/100
Origbelie External DVD Drive 13mm USB-C Black
Score: 83/100Rankings
The ORIGBELIE Ultra-Slim USB 3.0 CD/DVD Drive combines a feather-light 13 mm chassis with a 6-in-1 hub, Lightscribe and noise-reduction technology. Its reliance on USB-C power and optional RGB lighting are the main compromises. Ideal for travelers and creators who need a compact, feature-rich optical drive for legacy media.
The Amicool External DVD Drive is a slim, USB-3.0 portable optical drive offering fast 24× CD and 8× DVD speeds with broad format support. Its lack of M-DISC compatibility and occasional power-related recognition issues limit its use for archival or low-power devices. Ideal for travelers and MacBook users needing a lightweight, bus-powered solution.
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| ↓ lower better | 332 g | 207 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 17 mm | 13 mmbest |
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Supported Media | CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM | CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, VCD, SVCD, DVD±R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL |
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Power Source | USB-powered | USB-C |
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Weight (g) | 332 g | 207 g |
Thickness (mm) | 17 mm | 13 mm |
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Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista; Linux; Mac OS 10.6+ |
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Professional reviewers commend the Amicool drive for its fast USB 3.0 data rates, plug-and-play simplicity across Windows and macOS, and the convenience of an integrated USB-A/Type-C cable, while noting the lack of Blu-ray support and limited compatibility with non-PC devices as the main drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's cross-platform reliability, especially as a replacement for discontinued Apple optical drives, and praise its portability and ease of use; complaints are few but focus on occasional power-related recognition issues and the absence of Blu-ray capability.
Professional reviewers regard the ORIGBELIE drive as a versatile all-rounder that bridges the gap between modern USB-C laptops and legacy optical media. They commend its fast USB 3.0 throughput, integrated hub that cuts down on extra adapters, and its travel-friendly slim chassis, while noting the convenience of plug-and-play operation across major operating systems.
Everyday users praise the drive's portability, quiet operation, and the convenience of having a built-in USB hub and card readers in a single compact unit. Common positive themes revolve around its ease of use, cross-platform compatibility, and the ability to burn and read legacy discs without bulky equipment.
