Dell DW316 USB DVD-Laufwerk
The Dell DW316 USB DVD Drive is a compact external drive designed for both playing and burning discs. It offers a simple plug-and-play experience, making it easy to use with any computer that lacks an internal optical drive. Its slim and portable design makes it convenient for users on the go. Included CyberLink Media Suite software provides essential tools for disc management and playback.
$31.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
26
/ 167
#26 in Optical Drives
Price vs Category Average
-76%
Below average
Host Interface
2.0
/ USB
Who it's for
- Ultra-Portable Design
- Single USB Power Source
- Reliable Dell Compatibility
Who should skip it
- Limited Data Transfer Speed
- Flimsy Tray Mechanism
- No Blu-ray Support
Key Specs
Host Interface
USB 2.0
Form Factor
External Slim
Weight
0.44 lbs
Dimensions
144 x 14 x 138 mm
Warranty
1 Year Bring-In
Max DVD Read Speed
8x
Max DVD Write Speed
8x
Power Source
USB
Features
- Compact and portable design
- Simple plug-and-play setup
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- Supports various CD and DVD formats
- Includes CyberLink Media Suite
What customers say
This Dell external drive is highly valued for its reliability and ease of use, serving as an essential peripheral for modern laptops lacking internal drives. Users consistently praise its true plug and play setup, which requires no extra drivers across Windows and macOS. Its compact, lightweight design makes it very portable for mobile professionals. The drive reliably handles standard tasks like reading discs and basic backups. While performance is adequate, some users note read write speeds are slower for large transfers. A short integrated cable also limits placement flexibility. Despite minor concerns about speed and price compared to generic options, this drive is overwhelmingly seen as a dependable solution for occasional optical media access.
Know before you buy
No, the Dell DW316 is powered entirely through the USB connection. You do not need to carry a separate power brick, making it ideal for travel.
Yes, it is designed specifically for laptops and desktops that lack an internal optical drive. It uses a simple plug-and-play USB connection, so it should be recognized by your computer immediately upon plugging it in.
Yes, the drive supports both reading and writing for various CD and DVD formats. It also comes with the CyberLink Media Suite, which provides the necessary software tools to manage your disc burning projects.
Yes, the drive uses a USB 2.0 interface, which is fully backward and forward compatible with USB 3.0 and 3.1 ports. You can plug it into any standard USB port on your computer.
The Dell DW316 is primarily optimized for Windows environments. While it may function on some macOS systems for basic reading, full compatibility for burning discs is not guaranteed on all Apple operating systems.
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