External CD DVD Drive LightScribe CD/DVD +/-RW Burner Player Writer Optical Disk Reader Portable CD DVD Drive for Laptop Mac MacBook PC Windows 11 10 Linux OS

If you still need an external CD/DVD burner with LightScribe support, this one gets the job done without drama. Plug-and-play on my Windows and Mac machines, no weird driver installs or compatibility headaches. What I like: Reads and writes CDs and DVDs smoothly — burns discs at decent speeds, no errors so far. LightScribe works perfectly with my old discs. The laser engraving looks crisp and professional, which is pretty cool since it’s a dying feature. Portable and lightweight — easy to toss in a bag or use on a desk without taking up much space. USB powered, no external power brick needed, which keeps it simple. What to know: It’s a bit noisy when spinning up, but honestly, all drives are. Nothing crazy or annoying, just the usual mechanical whir. Not the fastest burner out there, but that’s expected for an external USB device. The drive tray feels a little flimsy but works fine for regular use. If you want to keep using physical media and like the LightScribe labeling option, this external burner is a solid choice. No bells and whistles, just reliable performance for discs, burns, and labels. TL;DR: Reliable CD/DVD read/write LightScribe support that actually works Portable and USB-powered Slightly noisy, but nothing annoying Would recommend if you need a no-nonsense external optical drive with LightScribe.

Works well, just as expected

I couldn't get the labeling function to work on my new system. Researched it on line and apparently there are some issues between the LightScribe driver (still available to download, but would be nice if they included it) and WIN 11. There's probably a work-around, however I eventually installed it on an older desktop (WIN 8.1) and it burns fine. The LightScribe is a great tool; I had an ancient laptop with it once and used it a lot. I still have a bunch of the DVDs so I can burn the data with the newer machine, then label the disk with the old one. In summary, probably my fault and a good drive, but if you have a newer system be prepared for some tweaking, the LightScribe function is not plug and play.

Solid build quality, quiet operation and smooth tray function. Easy to set up and run with my iMac. Very pleased with this purchase!

Nostalgia hit me and I bought this recently. Tried it out and it does work. Be aware that you'll have to get third party drivers because these haven't been made in years. But a quick internet search will bring them up. Installing them is a bit of a pain, but it will create a Lightscribe service even on Windows 11 25H2. Of course getting the media is even more difficult but check the auction sites. Be aware a 10 pack may run you $30 or more. Again, no longer manufactured, so this is definitely one of those things that has a limited shelf life before you can't get the supplies. Still works just fine as a burner though.

It worked fine for just over a month, then it stopped reading the DVD's at all and it would not play them. I bought another writer/burner and it read all the DVD's this one would not read, so the problem was this DVD burner and not the DVD's. And of course it stopped working about a week after the 30 day return window ended.....DONT BUY THIS!

Unlike a previous reviewer, I had no problem getting it to read a brand new Windows 11 installation DVD. I've only had it for a day, and it looks like it's going to satisfy my most immediate needs, but I am not a fan of built-in cables and the one on this device is super short and forked, making it completely unsuitable for living on top of a desktop machine. Shame on my for buying something where they neglect to provide a picture of back of the device.

works as it should

Good quality, well-made.

Even though I cannot get the program to run the light scribe burner, this DVD burner does actually burn dual layer and read and write the discs it advertises.

Excelente produto e ultra rápida gravadora

J'ai window 11, et le graveur n'est pas compatible, et mon ordinateur est neuf. Très déçue. Ne recommande pas, ça fait une semaine que je demande un remboursement, et j'ai reçu un courriel d'Amazon qui me dit qu'il me rembourse $6.44 sur le $80.00. Je vérifierai la prochaine fois avant d'acheter sur Amazon. Il n'y a même pas un fil pour connecter à une prise électrique.