Roofull ECD829-Y
Score: 85/100
Origbelie TP520
Score: 59/100Rankings
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.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
625 MB/sbest | 625 MB/sbest | |
8 Xbest | 8 Xbest | |
8 Xbest | 8 Xbest | |
24 Xbest | 24 Xbest | |
24 Xbest | 24 Xbest | |
18 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 300 g | 207 gbest |
2 ports | 4 portsbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(2) | ||
Supported Disc Formats | CD±R, CD±RW, CD-ROM, VCD, SVCD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD‑RAM, dual‑layer DVD±R DL | CD±R, CD±RW, CD‑ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD‑RAM, DVD‑R DL, DVD+R DL, VCD, SVCD |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 11/10/8.1/7/XP/Vista/98/SE/ME/2000, macOS 10.16+ (including M1/M2), Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 18 months | 12 months |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 300 g | 207 g |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Built‑in cable storage, protective case, supplemental power cable | Retractable USB cable |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Source | USB bus power | Bus-powered via USB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface Type | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0/USB-C |
USB Ports (ports) | 2 ports | 4 ports |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
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 right out of the box”
“Love the case”
“Easy to use”
