A laptop with a CD drive is a great choice for someone who needs to use optical media on a regular basis. An optical drive can be used to read or write CDs and DVDs.
Here Are Our Top 10 Laptop With Cd Drive At A Glance
Here is a quick recap of our top 10 picks that lets you compare each product with another and allow you to choose the best one.
10 Best Laptop With Cd Drive People Love In 2022: In Depth Features
SaleBestseller No. 1
External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable CD/DVD +/-RW Drive/DVD Player for Laptop CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black
- đăHigh Writing and Reading Speedă Max 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed provide high writing and reading speed
- đăWide CompatibleăThis external dvd cd drive is compatible with Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 10/8/7,Mac ios(ios 8.6 to 10.14). And perfect for PC, Laptop, Comprehensive Computer, Internal PC hard disk reader
- đăPlug and Play TechnologyăPowered by USB port so just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected. Donât need to install software to set up driver
- đăAdvanced USB3.0 Technologyă USB 3.0 provides fast data transfer speed and stable performance to record CD/ music/ videos/ install software or create CD/DVD backup disc ( also compatible with USB2.0)
- đăIngenious Designă This ultra-slim CD/DVD player for laptops equipped with an eject button so that you needn't worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. Besides, the copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission
SaleBestseller No. 2
External CD Drive USB 3.0 Portable CD DVD +/-RW Drive DVD/CD ROM Rewriter Burner Writer Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Mac Pro MacBook
- Plug & play. Easy to use,powered by USB port. No external driver and Power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected
- High speed. Compatible with USB3. 0 and backwards compatible with USB2. 0 , bringing faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance
- Intelligent tech. Designed with eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. The copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission
- Trendy design. Brushed texture shell brings trendy sight and touch enjoyment. Embedded cable design, worry- off cable missing any when and where
- Wide compatibility. Ideal for various devices. It supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8. 1/10, Linux, all version Mac OS system. For the desktops, Please connect the device to the back USB port of the motherboard for normal use
SaleBestseller No. 3
External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 USB C CD Burner Portable DVD CD +-RW Drive DVD Player for Laptop CD ROM Burner Compatible with Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac
- [Plug and Play] External DVD drive USB 3.0 and an additional USB C converter, no need for additional drivers and power, directly plugged into the computer can be used, the CD/DVD drive will be automatically detected by the laptop (a few systems require additional applications to burn CD)
- [External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop] Our portable CD player is not only a CD/DVD reader but also a burner. You can use this mini DVD player to listen to music, watch movies, play games, and install software on your laptop, etc.
- [Stable Data Transmission] USB 3.0 external CD DVD drive, Max 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed provide high writing and reading speed (burning speed is slower than reading speed, not recommended for burning large files)
- [Wide Compatibility] Our DVD drive is compatible with Windows xp/7/10, Linux, Mac OS, and other systems. An external CD/DVD drive is perfect for most laptops and PC. (Note: iPad, mobile phone, Chromebook, TV, car, Blu-ray are not supported)
- [Portable DVD Player] The slim and lightweight design allows us to take it with us and use it at home, office, or travel. If there are any problems after purchase, please feel free to contact us for help or free replacement to ensure you have a satisfactory shopping experience
SaleBestseller No. 4
External DVD Drive USB 3.0 Type-C CD Burner Portable CD DVD +/-RW Drive DVD Player for Laptop CD ROM Rewriter Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows MacBook Mac Linux Mac OS
- PLUG AND PLAY: The CD/DVD drive external USB 3.0 and USB-C ports and doesn't require an external driver or power supply.Just plug it into your laptop's USB and Type-C ports and the CD/DVD drive will be automatically detected.Ziweo USB 3.0 & Type-C external optical cd/dvd drive burner is perfect companion for laptop or desktop without internal DVD drive.
- HIGH WRITING AND READING SPEED: The Type-C & USB 3.0 CD/DVD external drive offers Max 8x DVD Rewrite Read Speed and Max 24x CD Write/Read Burner speed.This Type-C & USB 3.0 CD/DVD drive will bring you maximum 5Gbps data transmission speed, plays music movies installing software or system, burning discs without lag or distortion.
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY&MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS: This external dvd cd drive is compatible with Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10,Linux OS,all version Mac OS system.You can use this external CD/DVD player to play movie DVDs, burn/rip CDs, install software/system, DVD games, back up data to CD/DVD,and more.(Not support TV, car player, Chromebook, Surface Pro, Ubuntu.)
- RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: This disk drive is made of high-quality materials, shockproof, low noise and strong fault tolerance Intelligent.High-speed USB 3.0 CD DVD RW Burner with low impedance and anti-interference capability for a smooth and fast experience.You can use this USB CD/DVD player to quietly read and write burned CD/DVD without stuttering and noise nor jammed discs
- SLIM AND EXQUISITE DESIGN: This CD/DVD drive is well designed with a subtlety and ultra-thin machine size. You can easily put this USB CD burner into your travel bag, take it with you to anywhere and hooked up at any time. Just burning a DVD/CD is enough, which is ideal for business and travel.
SaleBestseller No. 5
ROOFULL External CD DVD +/-RW Drive USB 3.0 Type-C Portable DVD/CD ROM Optical Drive Player Reader Writer Burner with Protective Storage Carrying Case for Windows 11/10 Laptop PC, Mac MacBook Pro/ Air
- ăNo Extra Driver RequiredăJust plug it into the USB 3.0, USB 2.0, or USB-C port, insert your CDs or DVDs, this external CD/DVD drive will be recognized by your computer automatically, no need to install the driver program manually.
- ăMultiple Functionsă After the CD/DVD player is installed, you can usea media player (e.g VLC player), burning software, or ripping software to complete various tasks such as watching movies DVDs, burning/ripping discs, installing software/game/software, data backup. Compatible with CD-ROM, CD-R, CD +/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD-ROM discs.
- ăCompatible with Multiple-OSăCompatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS, so you can use this external optical drive on almost all computers including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, Windows laptop, and desktop PCs (NOTE: DO NOT support Chromebook, TV, iPad, Truck and Car).
- ăAdditional USB-C AdapterăEquipped with faster USB 3.0 connector and attached USB 3.0 Type-C adapter allows us to use this external opticla drive on old and new Mac & Windows laptops. (Tips: Recommend using thunderbolt ports or self-powered USB hub/docking station in case of the power shortage.)
- ăReliable PerformanceăWith the Strong error-correcting, low impedance, and anti-interference ability, you can use this USB CD/DVD drive to read and write CDs and DVDs quietly without stuttering and noise, and won't damage your discs.
SaleBestseller No. 6
ORIGBELIE External CD DVD Drive, Ultra Slim CD Burner USB 3.0 with 4 USB Ports and 2 TF/SD Card Slots, Optical Disk Drive for Laptop Mac, PC Windows 11/10/8/7 Linux OS
- ăEXTERNAL CD DRIVE FOR LAPTOPă- Considering that most of the latest laptops have not been added to the built-in CD/DVD drive, so you canât insert CDs or DVDs directly into your laptop to listen to music, watch movies, data backup or install systems. The external CD drive that ORIGBELIE newly released is a good solution. No need for additional drivers. PLUG and PLAY. The CD Rom external drive for laptop has strong error correction, anti-skid and quiet capabilities.
- ăUSB 3.0 HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSFERă- CD Burner with high speed USB 3.0 technology, many of the port cluster connectors are labelled by blue colour and backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1. USB 3.0 is an updated version of USB 2.0 which provides higher data transfer rates up to 5 Gigabits/S (625MB/S). it is approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Besides that, The cd drive offers Max 8x DVDR Read Speed and Max 24x CD Write/Read speed, faster than you expected.
- ăSUPPORT CD & DVD BURNINGă- The optical drive supports reading and writing of CD±R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD, and SVCD. In addition, This USB-A and USB-C external disk drive supports different devices such as Macbook, iMac, Notebook, Desktop, and Laptop, etc. It's compatible with Windows 11/10 /8 /7 /XP , Vista 7 / 8, Linux, Mac OS10.6 or above. (Cars, TVs, Tablets, Smartphones, Projectors and Blu-ray disk are not supportedïŒWindows 11 requires media player and network)
- ă7 IN 1 USB HUBă- Our external drive can not only burn and read CD DVD, but also can be used as a external laptop usb hub, including 1 USB 3.0 port, 3 USB 2.0 port, 1 TF slot ,1 SD card slot and 1USB C Port, compatible with usb hard drive, limited/wireless mouse & keyboard, computer radiator and other usb computer accessories, The card slot are perfect for transferring photo and video files by your camera from cards to your computer(Note: SD port and TF port cannot be used at the same time)
- ăULTRA SLIM & PORTABLE DESIGNă- This external disk drive is very slim and lightweight and the embedded data cable is easy to use and organize, skip-proof rubber pad prevents sliding on the desktop, so you can easily carry in your laptop bag ideal for home, office, or anywhere you go. It is also a good idea to give it as a gift to hobbyists who collect CDs and DVDs. (We provide a 2-year after-sales warranty.)
Bestseller No. 7
External CD DVD Drive, Blingco USB 2.0 Slim Protable External CD-RW Drive DVD-RW Burner Writer Player for Laptop Notebook PC Desktop Computer, Black
- â EASY TO USE - Plug and Play, No external drive needed. This CD DVD - RW burner allows you to watch DVD/CD movies with no lag and burn music, movies to CD or DVD
- â UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - WindowsXP / 2003 / Wind8 / Vita / 7 , Linux, Mac 10 OS system
- â HIGH SPEED - It is compatible with USB2.0 and backwards compatible with USB1.0, efficiency more stable, applies more widely.
- â WELL DESIGN - It is portable for traveling with your laptop thanks to its small size. It will be specially handy for your work if you want to give presentations to the business. Come with 2 cables, one is data cable and the other is power cable. When connect it to the desktop, please connect both cables or connect it with the computer's mortherboard.
- â OUR PROMISE - If you don't love it or don't feel it was worth every penny of your investment today, we'll give your full payment back no questions asked and you can keep the drive as well.
SaleBestseller No. 8
External DVD Drive USB 3.0 Type-C USB C Portable DVD Player for Laptop CD DVD +/-RW Disk Drive CD ROM Burner Writer CD/DVD Burner Reader Compatible with Laptop Desktop Windows Linux OS Apple MacBook
- CD/DVD Burner & Player - This external cd/dvd drive can be a CD/DVD burner, writer, player, reader, or ripper. Use this disk drive to play or burn music or movies, back up, store or transfer all files or material you wanted, like copying photos, reading X-ray on disk, or ripping some DVDs to your Apple MacBook Air. Also use this cd reader for laptop to download and install games or any other programs.
- Wide Compatibility - This plug-and-play external cd drive for mac is compatible with many OS systems and laptop models. Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/2003/XP/10/8/7/Vista/Linux OS/Mojave OS/all version Mac OS system (ios 8.6 to 10.14). Perfect for PC and laptops like Mac laptop 2015/MacBook Pro/ASUS gaming laptop/Apple MacBook Air 2020/iMac/Mac Mini and more. For desktops, connect the usb dvd player/cd dvd burner to the back USB port of the motherboard (Not support TV, car, iPad, Chromebook, Surface Pro, Ubuntu).
- High Speed - Compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 and USB 1.0, this cd reader for pc provides high speed of data transmission. With Max 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed, this external cd drive for pc provides maximum 5Gbps data transmission speed without lag or distortion. Plug this usb dvd player/cd dvd burner into your USB port, your laptop wwil recognize it without stuttering and noise nor jammed discs.
- Well-Designed - This compact and light external cd/dvd drive for laptop is solid enough to be durable and to hold its own weight down while it is spinning discs. With anti-skid rubber on the bottom, brushed texture shell, embedded usb cable slot, dual USB-A and USB-C connector, this cd reader for laptop/cd dvd burner can be easily carried and used anytime anywhere, no matter in the office, school, at home, or during a trip.
- All Kinds of Disc - This dvd drive for laptop/cd dvd burner is compatible with multiple discs (standard 120mm) including CD-ROM, CD-R, CD +/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD-ROM discs. Unlike other CD/DVD players, this usb cdrom drive external gives the disc more clearance inside the disc bay so no more ruined discs due to extra-thick disc label issues! For some cd/dvd players for laptop, sometimes the disc would skip off the top of the drive and the burning or reading process would be ruined.
SaleBestseller No. 9
External DVD Drive, Amicool USB 3.0 Type-C CD DVD +/-RW Optical Drive USB C Burner Slim CD/DVD ROM Rewriter Writer Reader Portable for PC Laptop Desktop MacBook Mac Windows 7/8.1/10 Linux OS Apple
- ăExternal DVD Drive with Wide Compatibilityă External cd/dvd drive for laptop PC Desktop Linux OS Apple Mac Macbook Pro. CD burner compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8.1/10, Linux, all versions of MAC OS. For the desktops, this usb cd drive must be connected to usb port on motherboard.
- ăDVD Burner -Plug & Playă CD drive external usb, no need for external driver and power supply. Just plug it into your USB port, then our Amicool DVD driver will be detected and your happy journey begins.
- ăHigh Speed USB DVD Drive 3.0ăAmicool cd rom drive adopted advanced burning technology, supported DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW. Max DVD read speed 8X; Max CD read speed 24X and max CD burn speed 8X. Our dvd drive external is compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (max 5Gbps), plays music and movies with no lag or distortion.
- ăPortable External CD Drive - Slim & Compactă Embedded cable design with slim lightweight body, this cd external drive can be slipped in your travel bag, and hooked up at any time, which makes it a companion for computers without the internal drive, take it with you to anywhere and anytime.
- ăMultifunctional Optical Driveă Adopted intelligent burning technology, you can read/write/burn your disc or interrupt recording at your ease. Pop-up button and disc tray design makes it convenient to read or write discs.
Bestseller No. 10
Yaeonku External CD DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable CD DVD +/-RW Optical Drive, DVD/CD ROM Rewriter Burner, Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Mac
- ăPlug and Play, Easy to Useă The external CD/DVD drive is easy to use. The user only needs to plug the USB cable of the drive into any USB port of the electronic device that supports the system, and it will automatically play. No additional power or drive is required.
- ăHigh Speed, USB 3.0 DVD Driveă Compatible with USB3. 0 and backwards compatible with USB1.0 and USB2.0. Higher transmission speed (up to Maximum of 5Gbps) means higher stability, faster reaction, stable performance and strong fault tolerance. Give users a better experience.
- ăExternal Optical Drive with Wide Compatibilityă This external CD drive is ideal for various devices, compatible with Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10/11, Linux, all version Mac OS system. For the desktops, please connect the device to the back USB port of the motherboard for normal use.
- ăUnique and Practical Designă Brushed texture shell brings trendy sight and touch enjoyment. This CD/DVD player for laptops is equipped with an eject button so that you needn't worry about your disc getting stuck. Also, Embedded cable design, you donât have to worry about the loss of wires.
- ăPortable, Multi-FunctionalăThe portable CD/DVD Drive is multi-functional that users can use to play music, watch movies, backup data, install programs, and transfer files. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.
Things To Consider Before Buying The Best Laptop With Cd Drive
Take the following considerations into account to choose the best laptop with cd drive that meets your needs.
A laptop with a CD drive is the best option for those looking for a desktop computer that can be used as a mobile computer as well. Some of the best-selling laptops with this feature are also quite expensive. It is important to find a machine that has a reliable performance and battery life, since several hours of use on the go may not be worth the difference. If you’re looking for a laptop with a built-in cd drive, the recommended model is the brand-new HP Envy14” righteousnessly fw 14 sharenâs. Although retailing at around $1,000, it’s already one of the most popular laptops with this feature.Like other factors, budget always play a role in finding success with your laptop buying.!
Related Frequently Asked Questions
Do Laptops Still Come With Cd Drives?
CDs are not still come with DVD drives.
Which Laptops Have A Built In Cd Player?
Laptops with CD players typically have a more powerful processor and can access larger files more easily than those without a CD player.
Can I Add A Cd Drive To My Laptop?
Yes, CD drives are allowed on laptops, but they must be directly accessible from the drive or else you will have to place your CDs in a labeled external Hard Drive.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a laptop with a CD drive, and want to see the best options, then you should check out the list below.
