HP External DVD Drive
Score: 81/100
Suidek External CD DVD Drive
Score: 83/100Rankings
The SUIDEK External CD/DVD Drive is an ultra-slim portable optical drive that adds a high-speed USB 3.0/Type-C hub and SD/microSD readers, delivering 24× CD and 8× DVD speeds. Its short, marginally non-compliant USB cable and reliance on bus power can be limiting on low-power ports. Ideal for laptop users needing versatile connectivity on the go.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 xbest | 24 xbest | |
8 xbest | 8 xbest | |
24 xbest | 24 xbest | |
8 xbest | 8 xbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 200 gbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 9.5 mmbest | 18 mm |
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Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 mini-USB | M.2 NVMe |
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±R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, VCD, SVCD |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Thickness (mm) | 9.5 mm | 18 mm |
General(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 10,8,7,Vista,XP,2008,2003,Windows 11,Mac OS X 10.4+,Chrome OS | Windows, macOS, 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focus on reliable Windows 11 compatibility and fast DVD/CD speeds, while recurring complaints revolve around the outdated USB mini cable and occasional need for manual disc ejection.
Professional editors praise the SUIDEK drive for its versatility, noting that the combination of high-speed USB 3.0, Type-C, and SD/TF readers turns a simple optical burner into a compact expansion hub, while its broad OS support makes it a convenient solution for legacy media access and quick peripheral connections.
General consumer feedback is positive, emphasizing seamless cross-platform compatibility, easy setup, and the convenience of having a built-in hub and card reader.
“Small and lightweight and easy to plug in... It does both [watch and create DVDs] with ease.”
“Attached USB cable is too short and has a slightly out-of-spec USB Type-A connector, requiring an extender”
