Origbelie BT524
Score: 85/100
Origbelie TP520
Score: 59/100Rankings
A portable external CD/DVD drive that adds a USB hub and card reader, delivering fast USB 3.0 speeds and broad OS compatibility, though it lacks Blu-ray support and has limited region-change capability.
Origbelie's drive packs a slim 13 mm chassis, USB-C and USB-A connectivity, and card readers into a portable external unit. It delivers solid CD/DVD speeds and decent USB 3.0 performance, though Blu-ray and Ubuntu compatibility are missing.
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625 MB/sbest | 625 MB/sbest | |
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12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 250 g | 207 gbest |
4 portsbest | 4 portsbest |
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Compatibility(2) | ||
Supported Disc Formats | CD‑R, CD‑RW, DVD‑R, DVD+R, DVD‑RW, DVD+RW, DVD‑R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD‑RAM, M‑DISC | CD±R, CD±RW, CD‑ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD‑RAM, DVD‑R DL, DVD+R DL, VCD, SVCD |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 11/10/8/7/Vista/XP, macOS 10.6+, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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Weight (g) | 250 g | 207 g |
Form Factor | External Portable | Ultra‑slim external |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Integrated USB cable, storage bag, power supply cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter | Retractable USB cable |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Source | USB Bus-powered | Bus-powered via USB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface Type | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0/USB-C |
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Professional reviewers highlight the ORIGBELIE drive's versatility, noting the built-in USB hub and card reader as valuable additions that set it apart from standard external optical drives. The USB-C support is praised as forward-looking, and the plug-and-play experience is lauded for its simplicity. The primary criticism from editors is the absence of Blu-ray capability, which limits its appeal to users needing that format.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's reliable performance on Windows and macOS, its fast USB 3.0 speeds, and the convenience of extra USB ports and card slots. Common praise centers on easy setup, portability, and usefulness for digitizing old media. Recurring complaints involve incompatibility with Chromebooks and other non-PC devices, occasional power-draw issues, a flimsy tray mechanism, and the limited DVD region-change count.
Reviewers view it as a versatile, budget-friendly hub with good speeds, but note the lack of Blu-ray and limited Ubuntu support.
Users like the plug-and-play reliability and extra ports, while complaining about noise, card-slot limitation, and missing Blu-ray.
“Works perfectly with my MacBook Air - no drivers needed.”
“Great for transferring old family photos from CDs and SD cards.”
“The extra USB ports are a lifesaver when my laptop only has one.”
