Unitek T037A
Score: 87/100Roofull USB-C Drive
Score: 87/100Rankings
A 5-in-1 USB 3.0 external CD/DVD drive that adds a hub and SD reader, built with recycled materials and fast transfer rates, but limited device compatibility and modest build quality.
The ROOFULL RF40-SU 8-in-1 drive combines a USB-C/A external optical drive with a built-in USB hub and SD/microSD readers, delivering full-size tray functionality in a slim 300 g package. It offers solid USB-3.0 performance and broad OS compatibility, though macOS eject handling and lack of Blu-ray support are drawbacks.
| Attribute | | Roofull USB-C Drive |
|---|---|---|
625 MB/sbest | 625 MB/sbest | |
8 Xbest | 8 Xbest | |
8 Xbest | 8 Xbest | |
24 Xbest | 24 Xbest | |
24 Xbest | 24 Xbest | |
24 monthsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 380 g | 300 gbest |
4 portsbest | 2 ports |
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| Attribute | | Roofull USB-C Drive |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(2) | ||
Supported Disc Formats | CD±R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD‑RAM, CD‑ROM, VCD, SVCD | CD-ROM, CD‑R, CD‑RW, CD+R, CD+RW, VCD, SVCD; DVD‑ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD‑RAM, DVD±R DL |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, Linux, macOS 10.6 or later | Windows 11/10/8.1/7/Vista/XP, macOS 10.16+, Linux |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 380 g | 300 g |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB‑A to micro‑B power cable (30 cm), USB‑A to USB‑C cable, Built‑in cable storage compartment (integrated) | Protective carrying case, integrated dual‑head USB‑A/USB‑C data cable, supplemental USB‑to‑micro USB power cable |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Source | USB‑powered | USB bus power |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports (ports) | 4 ports | 2 ports |
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Professional editors note the Unitek T037A stands out for its 5-in-1 design, dual USB-A/USB-C connectivity and true plug-and-play experience, earning it the Amazon's Choice label.
Everyday users praise the drive's effortless setup, compact form factor, and the extra USB ports and SD slot that alleviate port scarcity on modern laptops.
Professional reviewers view the ROOFULL RF40-SU as a reliable, no-frills external optical drive that stands out thanks to the dual USB-A/C cable and built-in USB hub plus SD card readers. They praise its solid error correction and plug-and-play ease, while noting the lack of Blu-ray support and limited mobile device compatibility as the main drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the drive's plug-and-play setup, dual connectors, and extra ports, especially for MacBook and ultrabook owners. Positive comments focus on reliable performance, compactness, the included case, and responsive customer service. Recurring complaints involve the macOS eject button, short cable length, occasional confusion between power and data cables, and the absence of Blu-ray capability.
“Worked perfectly on my new HP Windows 11 laptop”
“Burned 20+ CD-RWs without issues”
“Customer service replaced my drive after 6 months”
