HP F6V97AA
Score: 86/100Origbelie TP520 Pink
Score: 86/100Rankings
The HP USB External DVDRW Drive is a compact, bus-powered optical drive that offers reliable CD/DVD read/write capability across a wide range of operating systems. Its ultra-slim design and 2-year warranty make it a solid choice for travelers and professionals who need occasional optical media access.
The ORIGBELIE drive delivers solid CD/DVD performance, a useful USB hub and card readers in an ultra-slim, lightweight package, while lacking Blu-ray capability and having some region-lock and quality-control concerns.
| Attribute | | Origbelie TP520 Pink |
|---|---|---|
— | 625 MB/sbest | |
8 Xbest | 8 Xbest | |
8 Xbest | 8 Xbest | |
24 Xbest | 24 Xbest | |
24 Xbest | 24 Xbest | |
24 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 200 gbest | 207 g |
1 ports | 4 portsbest |
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| Attribute | | Origbelie TP520 Pink |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(2) | ||
Supported Disc Formats | CD‑ROM, CD‑R, CD‑RW, DVD‑ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW | CD±R, CD±RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD‑RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD‑R DL, VCD, SVCD |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, Server 2003, Server 2008; macOS 10.0+, Chrome OS, Linux | Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, Linux, Mac OS 10.6+ |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 12 months |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 200 g | 207 g |
Form Factor | Slim external | Ultra-slim |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface Type | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
USB Ports (ports) | 1 ports | 4 ports |
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Professional reviewers highlight the HP drive's reputation for reliability, its truly plug-and-play simplicity, and its broad compatibility with both modern and legacy operating systems. While they note the DVD write speed isn't cutting-edge, they consider it more than adequate for occasional use.
Everyday users consistently praise the drive's ease of use, compact form factor, and dependable disc burning, especially on Mac and Windows 11 systems. Common complaints revolve around insufficient power from low-current USB ports, occasional detection glitches after sleep, and the short USB-A cable.
Professional reviewers note solid plug-and-play performance and useful connectivity, but warn that build quality can vary between sellers.
Everyday users appreciate the immediate Windows/macOS compatibility and added ports, though they mention region-lock limits and occasional noise.
“Works perfectly with my new MacBook Air - installed Windows drivers in seconds.”
“Takes up almost no space and burns DVDs reliably.”
“Plug-and-play made it easy to install legacy software on a modern laptop.”
