# 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. - [Original product page](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/product/nolyth-slot-loading-external-cd-dvd-drive) - [View offer](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/nolyth-slot-loading-external-cd-dvd-drive) - Market: UK - Language: en-GB - Currency: GBP - Brand: NOLYTH - Price: 33.99 GBP - Previous price: 39.99 GBP - Discount: 15% - Price checked: 2026-11-12T15:06:49.407Z - Rating: 4.1 / 5 - Reviews: 56 Prices and deal status are the latest recorded data, not a guarantee of availability. Confirm the price and availability with the store. ## 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. ## 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. ## Specifications ### Identity - Brand: NOLYTH ### Dimensions and installation - Form factor: Portable/Compact - Dimensions: 13.9L x 13.9W x 1.7H centimetres - Enclosure material: Aluminium - Colour: Silver ### Connection and compatibility - Hardware interface: USB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type C - Operating system: macOS - Supported computer platforms: Laptop, PC, Desktop, Mac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo, iMac, Mac mini ### Optical drive performance - Write speed: 24x \(CD-R\), 8x \(DVD±R\), 6x \(DVD±R DL\) - Read speed: 24x CD, 8x DVD ## Before you buy - 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. ## In the box - USB 3.0 adapter (Included) - User manual (Included) - External DVD drive (Included) ## 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. ## Customer feedback 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. - Positive themes: 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? 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