HP External DVD Drive
Score: 81/100
Roofull External CD DVD Drive USB-C
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Roofull External CD/DVD Drive provides USB 3.0 connectivity, dual USB-A/C ports and built-in noise reduction for quiet, fast disc operations. However, it lacks Blu-ray support and may require an extra power cable on low-power devices. Best suited for travelers and professionals who need versatile connectivity for legacy media.
The HP External Portable Slim CD/DVD RW Drive offers fast 24X CD and 8X DVD speeds in a ultra-compact 9.5 mm, 200 g package with M-Disc support. Its main trade-off is the legacy USB mini connector and lack of USB-C. Ideal for travelers and students needing occasional optical media access.
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| ↓ lower better | 200 gbest | 300 g |
| ↓ lower better | 9.5 mmbest | 17.7 mm |
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Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 mini-USB | USB 3.0 |
USB Standard | USB 2.0/3.0 | USB 3.0 |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Media | CD, DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM, M-DISC | CD/DVD |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | USB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 200 g | 300 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.5 mm | 17.7 mm |
General(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 10,8,7,Vista,XP,2008,2003,Windows 11,Mac OS X 10.4+,Chrome OS | Windows, Mac, Linux |
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Professional reviewers and editors are scarce, but manufacturer and retailer descriptions stress the drive's portability, plug-and-play ease, and broad OS compatibility. They point out the advantage of M-DISC support and buffer protection while noting the lack of a modern USB-C connector.
Everyday users consistently praise the drive's compact size, lightweight feel, and straightforward plug-and-play operation on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS devices. Common compliments focus on reliable Windows 11 compatibility and fast DVD/CD speeds, while recurring complaints revolve around the outdated USB mini cable and occasional need for manual disc ejection.
“Small and lightweight and easy to plug in... It does both [watch and create DVDs] with ease.”
