ASUS ZenDrive U8M SDRW-08U8M-U

DVD drive
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
35Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
Delivered between 10.1.2025 and 14.1.2025
More than 10 items in stock at supplier

Product details

The ASUS ZenDrive U8M packs a lot of functionality into a robust, ultra-thin 13.9mm frame. With a beautiful Zen-inspired concentric circle aesthetic, it effortlessly combines great design, solid construction
and sophisticated style.

USB-C is a feature of virtually all new laptops, including all new ASUS ZenBook models - so the ASUS ZenDrive U8M is ready to go. The clever little connector allows convenient connection in any direction. Simply connect the U8M via USB-C to add instant multimedia playback or backup capabilities to your Windows or Mac computer.

The ASUS ZenDrive U8M supports M-DISC, an archive-quality storage solution designed to help users protect their most precious digital memories - such as family photos and home videos. Compared to hard drives, flash drives and other recordable media that have a storage life of about 8 years, M-DISC recording technology engraves recorded data in a patented, stone-like layer that can withstand extreme conditions, so you can store your lifetime of memories and important data for 1,000 years or more.

Key specifications

Connection location
External
Supported media formats
CD-R, 
CD-RW, 
DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, 
DVD+R, 
DVD+R DL, 
DVD+RW
Hardware interface
USB-C
Item number
16214463

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Optical disc drive
Manufacturer no.
90DD0290-M29000
Release date
6.7.2021

Colour

Colour group
Black

Optical drive properties

Connection location
External
Optical data storage type
DVD drive
Supported media formats
CD-R, 
CD-RW, 
DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, 
DVD+R, 
DVD+R DL, 
DVD+RW
Read formats
CD, 
DVD
Write formats
CD, 
DVD
Hardware interface
USB-C

Reading speed

BD-R
8 x
CD-ROM
24 x
CD-R
24 x
CD-RW
24 x
DVD-ROM
8 x
DVD+R
8 x
DVD+R DL
8 x
DVD+RW
8 x
DVD-R
8 x
DVD-R DL
8 x
DVD-RW
6 x
DVD-RW DL
6 x

Writing speed

BD-R
8 x
BD-R DL
8 x
CD-R
24 x
CD-RW
24 x
DVD+R
8 x
DVD+R DL
6 x
DVD+RW
6 x
DVD-R
8 x
DVD-R DL
8 x
DVD-RW
6 x
DVD-RW DL
8 x

Packaging

Packaging type
Retail

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

software bundle
Cyberlink PowerBackup, 
E-green, 
Power2Go 8
Scope of delivery
USB-C

Product dimensions

Length
14.25 cm
Width
13.55 cm
Height
1.39 cm
Weight
245 g

Package dimensions

Length
17 cm
Width
17.20 cm
Height
5 cm
Weight
384 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions
3 additional offers

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.HP
  • 4.Lite-On
  • 6.ASUS
  • 6.Dell
  • 8.Hitachi-LG Data Storage

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.ASUS
  • 1.Gembird
  • 1.HP
  • 1.iBox
  • 5.Verbatim

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.LG
  • 3.iBox
  • 4.ASUS
  • 4.Lite-On
  • 6.Gembird
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good96/100Rank 1 out of 8
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Computer Bild8 EXTERNE DVD-BRENNER IM TESTReleaseApril 2024
  • PositiveVery fast reading and writing speed
  • PositiveElegant aluminium housing
  • NegativeAudible during firing
  • Negativesomewhat short USB connection cable

That was close: the Transcend TS8XDVDS-K came out on top. It was one of the fastest burners tested and its noise level was kept within limits. The Asus Zendrive U8M and Verbatim Slimline CD/DVD Writer 43886 models tested were exactly as good. However, as they are both more expensive than the test winner, they had to make do with second and third place...