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NOLYTH External CD/DVD Drive, Slot-Loading USB-C/USB 3.01 / 7
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NOLYTH External CD/DVD Drive, Slot-Loading USB-C/USB 3.0

NOLYTH’s external CD/DVD drive is a portable, slot-loading optical drive with a built-in USB-C cable and a supplied USB 3.0 adapter. It is aimed at Mac and other computer users who still need to read or burn discs, but its stated exclusions rule out several non-computer devices and Blu-ray media.

At a glance

  • Slot-loading design with a built-in USB-C cable and a USB 3.0 adapter listed in the package.
  • Manufacturer claims plug-and-play operation without a driver on macOS, Windows and Linux.
  • Reads and writes CDs and DVDs, with listed maxima of 24x for CD-R writing and 8x for DVD±R writing.
  • The slot mechanism has no eject button, so disc removal is not controlled by a dedicated physical eject button.
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£33.99Save 15%

Reference price: £39.99

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • USB-C connection is built in, while the included adapter is intended for USB 3.0 ports.
  • The manufacturer lists CD and DVD reading and writing, supporting disc playback, data backup and burning tasks.
  • Customer feedback specifically reports MacBook compatibility and disc playback and burning as expected.

Cons

  • Does not support Blu-ray or M-Disc, according to the listing.
  • Not intended for phones, tablets, iPads, TVs, projectors, cars, Chromebooks or game consoles.

Technical specifications

10 specifications
Identity
BrandNOLYTH
Dimensions and installation
Form factorPortable/Compact
Dimensions13.9L x 13.9W x 1.7H centimetres
Enclosure materialAluminium
ColourSilver
Connection and compatibility
Hardware interfaceUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type C
Operating systemmacOS
Supported computer platformsLaptop, PC, Desktop, Mac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo, iMac, Mac mini
Optical drive performance
Write speed24x (CD-R), 8x (DVD±R), 6x (DVD±R DL)
Read speed24x CD, 8x DVD

What to know before buying

  • The slot-loading mechanism has no eject button. The listing also gives a broad read-speed claim of 24 Megabytes Per Second alongside optical speeds stated in x, so buyers should not treat these as interchangeable measurements. Compatibility and speed claims are manufacturer-provided.

What’s in the box

Included
  • USB 3.0 adapter
  • User manual
  • External DVD drive

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • MacBook and other computer owners who need a portable way to access or burn CDs and DVDs.
  • People installing software from discs, backing up files to optical media or digitising older discs.
  • Users with USB-C or USB 3.0 computer ports who want a slot-loading drive rather than a tray-loading design.

Less suited to

  • Anyone needing Blu-ray or M-Disc support.
  • People looking for a drive to connect to a phone, tablet, TV, projector, car, Chromebook or game console.
  • Buyers who require a physical eject button.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 56 ratings
  • 5 stars63%63%
  • 4 stars15%15%
  • 3 stars7%7%
  • 2 stars4%4%
  • 1 star11%11%

Customer feedback reports MacBook compatibility, including one mention of a MacBook Pro M5, and positive impressions of quality. One customer says it played and burned discs as expected. That feedback is relevant if you need basic optical-disc use with a Mac, while the listing’s stated computer compatibility and read/write specifications remain manufacturer claims rather than independently confirmed performance.

Positive themes

  • Customers report compatibility with MacBooks.
  • Feedback mentions positive impressions of build quality and expected disc playback and burning.

Frequently asked questions

Does this drive read and burn DVDs as well as CDs?

The listing claims CD and DVD reading and writing. It specifies write speeds of 24x for CD-R, 8x for DVD±R and 6x for DVD±R DL, with read speeds of 24x CD and 8x DVD.

What connections does it use?

It has a built-in USB-C cable, and the stated package contents include a USB 3.0 adapter.

Does it work with devices other than computers?

The manufacturer lists support for macOS, Windows and Linux computers, and explicitly excludes phones, tablets, TVs, projectors, cars, Chromebooks and game consoles.

Does it have a physical eject button?

No. The listing describes a slot-loading mechanism without an eject button.

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