External optical drives are compact, portable devices that read and write optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. They connect to computers via USB and are used for data storage and media playback.
1SCORE: 9.8
LG Electronics DVD External Optical Drive
Pros:
Slim
Lightweight
Portable
Affordable
Cons:
USB 2.0
No Blu-ray
Plastic build
Noisy
2SCORE: 9.5
Rioddas External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop
Pros:
Affordable
Portable
Easy setup
USB 3.0
Cons:
Noisy
Plastic build
Short cable
No Blu-ray
3SCORE: 8.7
Verbatim Slimline Blu-ray
Pros:
Slim
Portable
Versatile
USB 3.0
Cons:
Pricey
Noisy
Plastic build
Short cable
4SCORE: 8.2
ASUS Powerful Blu-ray Drive
Pros:
Fast writing
High capacity
Durable
USB 3.0
Cons:
Bulky
Expensive
Noisy
Requires power adapter
5SCORE: 7.9
Dell USB DVD Drive-DW316
Pros:
Portable
Lightweight
Easy setup
Affordable
Cons:
Plastic build
No Blu-ray support
USB 2.0
Short cable
