Asus ZenDrive Black
Score: 73/100
Gotega External DVD Drive
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Gotega external DVD drive is a portable, shock-resistant optical drive with fast USB-3.0 transfer and broad OS support. Its limitations include lack of Blu-ray capability and restricted compatibility with Chromebooks and similar devices. Best suited for laptop users needing a lightweight, plug-and-play CD/DVD solution.
ASUS ZenDrive Black 13mm offers an ultra-slim, bus-powered DVD writer with M-DISC support and dual USB-C/Type-A cables, delivering 24× CD and 8× DVD speeds. However, its USB 2.0 interface limits transfer rates compared to newer drives. It is a good fit for users prioritizing portability and archival capability over high-speed data transfers.
| Attribute | | |
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24 xbest | 24 xbest | |
8 xbest | 8 xbest | |
24 xbest | — | |
8 xbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 200 gbest | 571.5 g |
| ↓ lower better | 13.9 mmbest | 25.4 mm |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB 2.0 Type-A | USB 3.0/2.0/1.0 |
USB Standard | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Media | DVD‑RAM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, CD‑R, CD‑RW | CD-ROM, CD-R, CD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, VCD, SVCD |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | USB |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 200 g | 571.5 g |
Thickness (mm) | 13.9 mm | 25.4 mm |
Form Factor | ultra‑slim | External |
General(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Mac OS X 10.6+ | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Gotega drive for its integrated USB-3.0 cable with copper-mesh shielding, compact shock-resistant chassis, and true plug-and-play convenience, noting its top-seller status on Amazon as a sign of strong market approval.
Everyday users consistently praise the drive's portability, ease of use, and reliable performance across CD and DVD media, especially valuing the included protective case.
