---
product_id: 48123051
title: "USB External DVDRW Drive | Compact | 8x DVD and 24x CD Double-Layer Recording Capability | Windows and macOS Compatible | Black"
brand: "hp"
price: "$118.89"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Hp"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/48123051-usb-external-dvdrw-drive-compact-8x-dvd-and-24x-cd
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# 24x CD ultra-fast burning 8x DVD double-layer recording USB plug & play, no adapter needed USB External DVDRW Drive | Compact | 8x DVD and 24x CD Double-Layer Recording Capability | Windows and macOS Compatible | Black

**Brand:** hp
**Price:** $118.89
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your mobile media game with HP’s sleek, speedy external DVD drive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** USB External DVDRW Drive | Compact | 8x DVD and 24x CD Double-Layer Recording Capability | Windows and macOS Compatible | Black by hp
- **How much does it cost?** $118.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/48123051-usb-external-dvdrw-drive-compact-8x-dvd-and-24x-cd)

## Best For

- hp enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hp brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Sleek 9.5mm profile fits effortlessly in your mobile workspace.
- • **Double-Layer Storage:** Store up to 8.5GB per disc, doubling your data capacity without bulk.
- • **Error-Free Performance:** Buffer under-run protection ensures flawless disc writing every time.
- • **Speed Meets Efficiency:** Blazing 8x DVD and 24x CD recording for rapid backups and media creation.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS—plug and play simplicity.

## Overview

The HP USB External DVDRW Drive is a compact, lightweight optical drive offering fast 8x DVD and 24x CD double-layer recording. Compatible across Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS, it delivers plug-and-play convenience without needing an external power source. Its slim 9.5mm design and buffer under-run protection make it an ideal portable solution for professionals seeking reliable, high-capacity media storage and quick data transfers on the go.

## Description

Enjoy portable storage with this compact, USB-powered DVD drive. Features 8x DVD and 24x CD double-layer recording for versatile media playback and backup.

Review: Quality product - Works perfectly with my HP laptop!!! Fast and easy to use, I got it to view old photos stored on dvd’s .
Review: Perfect for the price - Works very well, I have ripped hundreds of CDs using this. It's light, compact and easy to use. I wouldn't say its exremely durable, but if you take care of it, it will last a long time. Great for the price

## Features

- FAVOURITE MEDIA READILY AVAILABLE: The HP USB External DVD Drive is compact, sleek, and fast. Enjoy the convenience of portable storage with up to 8X DVD and 24X CD double-layer recording capability. Works with Windows using a USB cable for easy data transfer and power.
- HANDY MOBILE STORAGE: For your on-the-go computing world, convenient media back-up and storage in a plug and play compact accessory. Play from or record to CDs and DVDs.
- QUICK BURNS AND ERASING: Save time with the double burning speed of the dual-layer recording capability. Fast disc writing, erasing, and rewriting with speeds up to 8X DVD and 24X CD.
- SLEEK AND SMALL: With an ultra-space savings height of only 9.5 mm (0.37 inches), the drive provides a refined low-profile design by an appealing silver finish.
- USB PLUG AND PLAY: No power adapter needed. The USB cable connects to your PC’s USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports allowing for easy data transfer and constant power for the external drive.
- OS COMPATIBLE: Conveniently works with the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, Mac 10.4 or later and Chrome operating systems, so navigate and create with familiarity.
- MEDIA STORAGE: Create your own DVD movies, music CDs, or store that big presentation. The dual layer technology allows you to store twice as much data up to 8.5 GB of storage.
- PERFORMANCE PROTECTION: To offset data transfer interruptions and slowdowns the drive utilizes buffer under-run protection to eliminate writing errors.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HX8D7ZM |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,355 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 18 in External CD & DVD Drives |
| Brand | HP |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,363) |
| Date First Available | 22 Jan. 2014 |
| Form Factor | External |
| Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP |
| Graphics Chipset Brand | Allwinner |
| Graphics RAM Type | 72-Pin EDO SIMM Memory |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Embedded MultiMediaCard |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 1 |
| Hard Drive Interface | ATA-4 |
| Hard Drive Size | 1 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Item Weight | 200 g |
| Item model number | F6V97AA#ABB |
| Manufacturer | HP |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 1 GB |
| Memory Technology | A8 |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Optical Drive Type | DVDRW drive with USB connectivity |
| Processor Brand | Allwinner |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Speed | 1 |
| Processor Type | A Series |
| Product Dimensions | 14.4 x 13.75 x 1.4 cm; 200 g |
| RAM Size | 1 |
| Series | F6V97AA |
| Standing screen display size | 1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HP
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Optical storage read speed:** 8x (dvd), 24x (cd)
- **Optical storage write speed:** CD: 24x, DVD: 8x
- **Special feature:** Compact,Portable

## Images

![USB External DVDRW Drive | Compact | 8x DVD and 24x CD Double-Layer Recording Capability | Windows and macOS Compatible | Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FnSDZ1jvL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product
*by A***R on 18 December 2025*

Works perfectly with my HP laptop!!! Fast and easy to use, I got it to view old photos stored on dvd’s .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the price
*by D***N on 18 September 2025*

Works very well, I have ripped hundreds of CDs using this. It's light, compact and easy to use. I wouldn't say its exremely durable, but if you take care of it, it will last a long time. Great for the price

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ pretty good
*by D***L on 22 January 2026*

works good id always recomend going for a drive from a bigger brand just cuz they tend to work its not region free so thats sucks but you can use vlc to sort that out

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*