Asus ZenDrive Black
Score: 73/100
Laurensory External DVD Drive
Score: 69/100Rankings
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.
The Laurensory External DVD Drive offers fast USB 3.0 connectivity and dual USB-A/C ports, delivering solid CD/DVD speeds. Its larger size and limited compatibility with newer devices are notable trade-offs. Ideal for users who need a portable optical drive for laptops or desktops without built-in burners.
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| ↓ lower better | 200 gbest | 385.6 g |
| ↓ lower better | 13.9 mmbest | 27.9 mm |
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Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB 2.0 Type-A | USB 3.0 |
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, VCD-ROM |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 200 g | 385.6 g |
Thickness (mm) | 13.9 mm | 27.9 mm |
General(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Mac OS X 10.6+ | Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista/7/8/10; Mac OS 8.6-10.14; Linux (limited) |
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