External optical drives are portable devices used to read and write CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. They connect via USB or other ports, enhancing compatibility with laptops and desktops lacking built-in drives.
1SCORE: 9.8
LG External Optical Drive
Pros:
Ultra-slim.
Portable.
Affordable.
Easy setup.
Cons:
USB 2.0.
No Blu-ray.
Limited speed.
2SCORE: 9.5
Rioddas External Optical Drives For Laptop Desktop
Pros:
Portable.
USB 3.0.
Easy setup.
Affordable.
Cons:
No Blu-ray.
Limited durability.
Slow writing.
Basic features.
3SCORE: 8.7
Verbatim External Optical Drives
Pros:
Slim design.
USB 3.0.
M-Disc ready.
Mac/Windows compatible.
Cons:
Expensive.
Slower speeds.
Limited durability.
No software included.
4SCORE: 8.2
ASUS Powerful External Optical Drives
Pros:
Fast writing.
USB 3.0.
Mac/PC compatible.
Reliable brand.
Cons:
Expensive.
Bulky.
Noisy.
Limited portability.
5SCORE: 7.9
Dell USB DVD Drive
Pros:
Lightweight.
Compact.
Easy setup.
Affordable.
Cons:
No Blu-ray.
Limited durability.
USB 2.0.
No software included.