Gotega External DVD Drive
Score: 67/100
Amicool External DVD Drive
Score: 71/100Rankings
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.
The Gotega External DVD Drive offers USB 3.0 speeds, 24× CD and 8× DVD write capability, and a quiet, shock-absorbing design with an embedded cable. Its drawbacks are a basic plastic build, lack of Blu-ray support, and limited compatibility with non-PC devices. It is ideal for casual users and travelers needing occasional CD/DVD access.
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24 xbest | 24 xbest | |
8 xbest | 8 xbest | |
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| ↓ lower better | 349 g | 332 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 25.4 mm | 17 mmbest |
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Features(1) | ||
Supported Media | CD-ROM, CD-R, CD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL | CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | USB | USB-powered |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 349 g | 332 g |
Thickness (mm) | 25.4 mm | 17 mm |
Form Factor | Portable | External portable |
General(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, Mac OS 8.6-10.14, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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Professional reviewers praise the Gotega drive for its lightweight, portable design, fast USB 3.0 data rates, and quiet operation aided by shock absorbers and anti-slip feet. They also commend its broad OS compatibility and plug-and-play simplicity, while noting the basic plastic construction, lack of Blu-ray support, and minor cable-management quirks as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently highlight the drive's ease of use, quick read performance, and convenience for travel or occasional media tasks. Common praise centers on plug-and-play simplicity and portability, whereas recurring complaints involve cable storage issues, the absence of Blu-ray capability, and limited suitability for heavy-duty use.
“really nice little guy, easy for travel, very lightweight”
“number one best rated for basic CD/DVD needs at entry-level”
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.
