Verbatim Simline CD / DVD ReWriter USB-C

DVD writer
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221Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
Delivered Mon, 30.12.
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Product details

External slimline CD/DVD writer with USB-C connectionMore and more notebook manufacturers are banning optical drives from their devices to make them even thinner. Often these notebooks replace the bulky
USB-A ports with slimmer and faster USB-C ports. However, CDs and DVDs are still one of the most commonly used storage media, especially for archiving all your important data! Verbatim Slimline USB-C external CD/DVD Writer is the solution - this compact device is the ideal complement to your notebook, ultrabook, netbook or even PC. You can use it to install your software or make backups. The Verbatim Slimline CD/DVD Writer is barely larger than a DVD case and is powered via USB - goodbye to bulky power supplies!The drive comes with Nero's Burn & Archive1 software, which includes many special features such as DiscSpan, MediaHome, and SecureDisc technology to help you successfully organize, burn, and archive your important files. Product Data:-External Slimline CD/DVD Writer with USB-C Connector-Includes USB-C to USB-A cable (plus USB-A to USB-C adapter) -USB 3.2 Gen 1-The light weight and compact design makes it ideal for use with a notebook or ultrabook-Extremely slim (only 11 mm thick) brushed metal case-Saves 8.5 GB on a DL-DVD and up to 4.7 GB on a standard DVD power supply via the USB port - no bulky adapter required-Continues Nero Burn & Archive Software1-Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology1 Nero Burn & Archive Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only

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 3.2 Gen 1
Item number
13514788

General information

Manufacturer
Verbatim
Category
Optical disc drive
Manufacturer no.
43886
Release date
3.8.2020
Sales rank in Category Optical disc drive
4 of 584

Colour

Colour group
Black

Optical drive properties

Connection location
External
Optical data storage type
DVD writer
Supported media formats
CD-R, 
CD-RW, 
DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, 
DVD+R, 
DVD+R DL, 
DVD+RW
Read formats
CD-ROM
Write formats
CD-R, 
CD-RW, 
DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, 
DVD+R, 
DVD+R DL, 
DVD+RW
Cache
4 MB
Hardware interface
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Reading speed

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

Writing speed

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

Packaging

Packaging type
Retail

Origin

Country of origin
United Kingdom

Scope of delivery

software bundle
Nero Burning Software
Scope of delivery
Verbatim External Slimline CD DVD burner with USB-C

Product dimensions

Length
14.50 cm
Width
14.50 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Weight
237 g

Package dimensions

Length
19.50 cm
Width
18.30 cm
Height
4.80 cm
Weight
352 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions
4 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
  • 6.Dell
  • 8.Hitachi-LG Data Storage
  • 9.Verbatim
  • 10.Apple
  • 11.iBox

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
  • 4.Lite-On
  • 6.Gembird
  • 7.Verbatim
  • 8.Apple
  • 9.Dell
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good96/100Rank 1 out of 8
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  • PositiveVery high speed when reading and writing data
  • Positivevery light
  • NegativeClearly audible 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...