LG GP65NW60
Score: 60/100
Roofull ECD829-Y
Score: 85/100Rankings
The ROOFULL external CD/DVD drive offers fast USB-3.0 connectivity with both Type-A and Type-C plugs, plug-and-play operation and a protective case. It handles all common CD and DVD formats and includes a power-assist cable for low-power hosts. Minor drawbacks include occasional detection hiccups and lack of support for Chromebooks or Blu-ray discs.
The LG GP65NW60 is an ultra-slim, USB-powered external DVD writer with M-DISC support and noise-reduction features. It offers solid read/write speeds for CD/DVD but is limited by its USB 2.0 interface and lack of Blu-ray capability.
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60 MB/s | 625 MB/sbest | |
8 Xbest | 8 Xbest | |
8 Xbest | 8 Xbest | |
24 Xbest | 24 Xbest | |
24 Xbest | 24 Xbest | |
12 months | 18 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 195 gbest | 300 g |
0.75 MBbest | — |
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Compatibility(2) | ||
Supported Disc Formats | DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, DVD‑RAM, CD‑R, CD‑RW, DVD‑ROM, DVD‑Video, CD‑ROM, CD‑DA | CD±R, CD±RW, CD-ROM, VCD, SVCD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD‑RAM, dual‑layer DVD±R DL |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; macOS 10.7.5+ | Windows 11/10/8.1/7/XP/Vista/98/SE/ME/2000, macOS 10.16+ (including M1/M2), Linux |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 18 months |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 195 g | 300 g |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB 2.0 cable, CyberLink software suite | Built‑in cable storage, protective case, supplemental power cable |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Source | USB | USB bus power |
Performance(1) | ||
Data Transfer Rate (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 625 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface Type | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
USB Ports (ports) | 1 ports | 2 ports |
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Professional reviewers commend the LG drive for its rock-solid reliability, ultra-slim design, and features like M-DISC, Silent Play and Jamless Play, while noting the outdated USB 2.0 interface and absence of Blu-ray as drawbacks.
Everyday users love its portability, plug-and-play ease and quiet operation, but report occasional sleep-wake recognition problems, a fragile tray and the limited speed of USB 2.0.
Professional reviewers highlight the drive's future-proof connectivity (USB-3.0 with both Type-A and Type-C), the inclusion of a power-assist cable for low-power hosts, and its driver-free plug-and-play operation as key strengths, while noting that its feature set surpasses typical budget models.
Everyday users praise the immediate recognition on Windows and Mac, the included protective case, and the ease of use for legacy media. Common complaints revolve around occasional power or detection hiccups on certain devices and a modest amount of operational noise.
“Works perfectly with my MacBook Air - burns DVDs without any issues.”
“Tiny and light - fits in my pocket.”
“M-DISC support is a game-changer for backing up family videos.”
