External DVD and Blu-ray drives
Put the disc drive back.
Your new laptop has no disc drive. These plug into USB and read and burn CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray.
USB
slim drives run on port power
50 GB
dual-layer Blu-ray disc
TAA
models for secure sites
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An external drive handles software installs, archives and records that still arrive on disc. Slim models run on USB power alone, so there is nothing else to plug in.
What to look for
Format
DVD writers handle CDs and DVDs. Blu-ray writers handle all three.
Capacity
DVD holds 4.7 GB and dual-layer DVD 8.5 GB. Blu-ray holds 25 to 50 GB, and BDXL 100 to 128 GB.
Connection
USB-C or USB-A. Slim drives draw all their power from the port.
Secure sites
TAA-compliant drives are available for programs that require them.
Buying for a team?
Ordering drives and media in bulk? We can quote spindles of discs alongside the drives.
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Questions buyers ask
What is the best external DVD drive for a laptop?
A slim, USB-powered DVD writer that supports dual-layer discs.
Can a Blu-ray drive read DVDs?
Yes. Blu-ray drives read and write CDs and DVDs too.
Which discs last longest for archives?
Archival-grade media such as M-DISC rated DVD or Blu-ray discs.
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