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ASUS ZenDrive Ultra Slim USB 2.0 External 8X DVD Optical Drive +/-RW with M-Disc Support for Windows and Mac and Nero BackItUp for Android Devices (SDRW-08U7M-U/BLK/G/AS),Black
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Operating System | Windows and Mac OS |
Special Feature | M DISC support |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Brand | ASUS |
Optical Storage Write Speed | 8x |
About this item
- 8X DVD write speed, ASUS ZenDrive U7M provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution.
- ASUS ZenDrive U7M has an ultra-slim, 13mm form factor, making it the perfect companion to thin and light laptops.
- M-disc is designed to protect your memories from degradation and data loss for 1, 000 years or more.
- Nero backup full back up solution for Android devices.Operating temperature : 5 ℃ to 40 ℃
- Windows and Mac compatible
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Overview
ASUS ZenDrive U7M is an external DVD Writer, ultra-slim 13mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics. M-DISC burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented rock-like layer that is resistant to extreme conditions, allowing you to save your lifetime memories.
Stylish, Zen-Inspired Design And Lifetime Protection
ASUS ZenDrive U7M is an external DVD Writer featuring an ultra-slim 13mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish.
Ultra-Slim And Portable
ASUS ZenDrive U7M has an ultra-slim, 13mm form factor, making it the perfect companion to thin and light laptops.
At a Glance
- 8X DVD write speed
- Ultra-slim, 13mm form factor
- M-DISC to protect from degradation and data loss for 1,000 years or more
- Nero Backup full backup solution for Android devices
- Windows and Mac compatible
Save Your Precious Memories For 1,000 Years
ASUS ZenDrive U7M supports M-DISC, an archival-quality storage solution designed to help users protect their most precious digital memories — such as family photos and home videos — M-DISC DVDs provide peace of mind that these lifetime memories will be safe for generations to come.
Online backup solutions can be prone to slow performance and only accessible if an internet connection is available. Also, compared to hard drives, flash drives, and other writable media, which have the storage lifetime of around 8 years, M-DISC is designed to protect your memories from degradation and data loss for 1,000 years or more.
One of the Most Robust Backup Solution
ASUS ZenDrive U7M provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution. Intuitive, bundled software called Cyberlink Power2go 8 simplifies the disc-burning process and offers optional encryption functionality to protect your private files. ASUS ZenDrive U7M also comes with on online backup solution for smartphones and tablets. Together, these powerful functions protect your information and minimize the risk of data loss to give you peace of mind.
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Max. Write Speed | DVD±R: 8X | DVD±R: 8X | DVD±R: 8X | DVD±R: 8X | DVD±R: 8X |
USB Interface | USB-A | USB-C + USB-A | USB-C + USB-A | USB-A | USB-A |
Integrated, Self-Storing USB Cable | No | No | No | No | No |
2 Pcs Free M-DISC DVD Bundle | Yes | No | No | No | No |
M-DISC Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OS Compatibility | Windows 11/10/8.1 Mac OS X 10.6 and above | Windows 11/10/8.1 Mac OS X 10.6 and above | Windows 11/10/8.1 Mac OS X 10.6 and above | Windows 11/10/8.1 Mac OS X 10.6 and above | Windows 11/10/8.1 Mac OS X 10.6 and above |
Dimensions (L/W/H) | 142.5 x 135.5 x 13.9 mm | 142.5 x 135.5 x 13.9 mm | 142.5 x 135.5 x 13.9 mm | 142 x 142 x 20 mm | 142 x 142 x 20 mm |
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | 4.6 | — |
Tech Support | — | 3.5 | — | 4.8 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
Light weight | 4.7 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.8 | — |
Easy to recognize | — | 4.4 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.3 |
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hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb | usb2.0 a | usb2.0 | usb3.0 a, usb3.0 c | usb |
operating system | Windows and Mac OS | — | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 | Windows 7, Windows 8, mac os x, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 10 | Windows, Mac OS, Linux | Windows 7/ Vista/ XP, Mac OS X |
read speed | 8x, 24x (CD) | — | 8x | — | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | 24x |
write speed | 8x | — | 24x, 8x, 6x | 6x | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | 24x |
hardware platform | PC;Mac | Laptop | デスクトップパソコン | PC | Linux, Mac, PC | — |
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Series | SDRW-08U7M-U/BLK/G/AS |
Item model number | SDRW-08U7M-U/BLK/G/AS |
Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
Operating System | Windows and Mac OS |
Item Weight | 8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 7.1 x 7 x 2.4 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.1 x 7 x 2.4 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 1 |
Hard Drive Interface | ATA-4 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 24 RPM |
Optical Drive Type | DVD+R DL |
Manufacturer | ASUS Computer International Direct |
ASIN | B01A27IUUM |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 1, 2016 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #91 in External CD & DVD Drives |
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Product Description
ASUS ZenDrive U7M is an external DVD Writer, ultra-slim 13mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics. M-DISC burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented rock-like layer that is resistant to extreme conditions, allowing you to save your lifetime memories.
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Customers like the value, appearance and performance of the optical disc drive. For example, they mention it provides an inexpensive solution when you need to read or write a CD or DVD, it has an understated appearance and it works flawlessly. They appreciate ease of installation, and portability. That said, opinions are mixed on readability, quality, and noise.
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Customers like the performance of the optical disc drive. They mention that it works flawlessly, it does that fine, and it works with their ASUS laptop and Raspberry Pi 4. Some say that it also works with Exact Audio Copy for reading audio CDs. They also say that the specs of the drive are great and it didn't give them any troubles.
"...I generally use it for awhile. I tested DVD RW and CD RW and they test good...." Read more
"Works perfectly as it should! Simple plug & use! Been soon long without a CD drive this was needed badly haha! Can never go wrong with ASUS...." Read more
"...Played music CDs, a DVD, and opened a data CD-ROM. Also works with my Raspberry Pi 4, although VLC media player seemed to run into a problem playing..." Read more
"working just fine. loaded software like it should" Read more
Customers like the value of the optical disc drive. They mention that it provides an inexpensive solution when you need to read or write a CD or DVD.
"...This drive is a great value. It can read and record CDs and DVDs, even the long lasting M-Disc format...." Read more
"...If you're looking for an affordable disk drive that can both read and write a CD or DVD then this is exactly what you are looking for...." Read more
"...Modestly priced and easily transportable, it provides DVD reading and writing capability when needed." Read more
"...I rated it 5 stars for the Value, Light weight, and ease of use...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation with the optical disc drive. They mention it's plug and play, has no complications, and works as advertised. Some say that the drive didn't need any tech support or special software to get it. They also mention that it'll simply plug in and start downloading.
"Works perfectly as it should! Simple plug & use! Been soon long without a CD drive this was needed badly haha! Can never go wrong with ASUS...." Read more
"...It is plug and play. It worked on a Mac, Windows 10 & Windows 11 without any drivers or setup...." Read more
"...does what it needs to do, it reads and writes disks, and it's plug-and-play...." Read more
"...I rated it 5 stars for the Value, Light weight, and ease of use...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the optical disc drive. They mention it's very slim, compact, quiet, and convenient. Some say that it'll fit in their laptop bag.
"...It is light weight, will play DVD on one USB plug 3.0. I use two male type A plugs normally...." Read more
"...Not only can it write in fast speeds but it's very lightweight and compact, so it is easily portable. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...show fingerprints, the unit has an understated appearance, is a half inch thick, measures almost five and a half inches square and has a plastic..." Read more
"...This drive is perfect for your Laptop Bag or your backpack. I have had absolutely no issues with this disc drive...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the optical disc drive. They mention it's sleek, understated, and has a cool case.
"...that does not show fingerprints, the unit has an understated appearance, is a half inch thick, measures almost five and a half inches..." Read more
"...What is to like about this drive? The size / weight is nice - it is sleek, nicely appointed and is light - which makes it nice if you want to..." Read more
"...This resulted in stutters, garbles, and static blips in the digitized files...." Read more
"...build quality is high, I have no complaints with build - it arrived beautiful and unblemished, the metal cabinet states quality and the milled lines..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the optical disc drive. Some mention that it's well made, durable, and not cheap plastic at all. However, others say that it was a little flimsy, the outer casing could be sturdier, and the door seems a bit floppy.
"...It would be very handy to have the software though. The drive seems to be durable...." Read more
"...put whatever type of files on them or remove them, these have a longer lifespan then a typical USB drive as well!)" Read more
"...It does have some design issues though. The drive tray is flimsy, so it is easy to have difficulty shutting the drive until it is aligned properly...." Read more
"...The materials feel decent...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the readability of the optical disc drive. Some mention it's fast and reliable, while others say that it'll take a long time to recognize by their computer and that the transfer rate is much slower than SATA internal drives.
"...The drive is fast enough. You will not be sorry if you purchase this drive with what I have learned so far." Read more
"...This drive was faster than the built in and much more quiet! The tray does open wide enough to allow a disc to be mounted to the center spindle...." Read more
"...It's not perfect. It won't read or write Blu-Ray discs. It's also fairly slow compared to internal drives or external drives that have a dedicated..." Read more
"...Not only can it write in fast speeds but it's very lightweight and compact, so it is easily portable. Highly recommend!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the optical disc drive. Some mention that it runs quietly and does what it should without complaint or worry, while others say that it's a little noisy sometimes and makes a sad little clicking sound.
"...This drive was faster than the built in and much more quiet! The tray does open wide enough to allow a disc to be mounted to the center spindle...." Read more
"...The unit is very slim, I'll give it that. It's also a bit loud. Seems well built enough, though a little flimsy...." Read more
"...Works well with my ASUS laptop. Hums along nicely and does what it should without complaint or worry. Excellent value." Read more
"It works as expected but it is a bit loud." Read more
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It is light weight, will play DVD on one USB plug 3.0. I use two male type A plugs normally. It has a Y splitter cable with mini USB male into the Asus drive and two male A plugs to plugs into the PC. I do not know if it will burn with one type A male inserted into a usb 3.0 port or not. Perhaps it would but I must test it later. It may be for USB 2.0 two plugs are needed but not sure. I use both regardless if I'm using 3.0 or 2.0 USB ports, but later I will test with one plug in 3.0 port to see if it works. When I will test that part is unknown.
This little drive is plug and play without any of the software in the Asus box. It would be very handy to have the software though. The drive seems to be durable. Being that it is portable, be careful not to drop the drive when transporting etc.
It does come with 2 Traxdata M disc DVD R discs 4.7 GB, 4X.
I eject the disc and then unplug the drive rather than disconecting with a disc in the drive. The drive is fast enough. You will not be sorry if you purchase this drive with what I have learned so far.
Works fine with my Windows laptop. Played music CDs, a DVD, and opened a data CD-ROM. Also works with my Raspberry Pi 4, although VLC media player seemed to run into a problem playing past the anti-piracy warnings. It was probably a settings issue on my end, though, not a fault of the device.
The materials feel decent. I might have preferred a micro-USB instead of mini-USB on the player, and I should note that my laptop does have two adjacent USB ports as required for this device. If your laptop has an odd layout, like one port on each side, you'll need a USB 2 type A male to type A female extension cable to ensure the drive gets enough power.
This drive also came with two blank M-disc DVDs. I have not tried the write function on this drive yet with these or standard discs. I am also not sure whether the hype for M-disc is all it's cracked up to be. But if that feature interests you, this drive has it.
The other DVD drive I tried wouldn't even eject or reliably play discs, so ASUS is a winner in bang-for-your-buck against it one competitor I bought.
I've gone through 3 external DVD drives recently looking for the right one and this one best filled my needs. All of them did the basics well, but there was one outlier condition that (for me at least) really set this drive apart, and that's reading very full discs.
For example: I've found that sometimes long audibooks will try to minimize the amount of discs they need for a book by using as much of the allotted space as possible. They'll use 73 minutes and 59 seconds of an allotted 74 minutes of play time if it means only needing 9 discs to record a book instead of 10. That totally makes sense! But of the three drives I've tested, two struggled on some tracks on those overly stuffed discs (likely when data was stored in the outer most or inner most tracks). This resulted in stutters, garbles, and static blips in the digitized files. This drive was the only one that consistently read in all the files correctly and resulted in clear, complete output.
This drive is a great value. It can read and record CDs and DVDs, even the long lasting M-Disc format. Mine even came with 2 M-Disc DVDs, though I'm not sure if that's standard or just a promotion. It's got an aluminum casing so it's pretty sturdy.
It's not perfect. It won't read or write Blu-Ray discs. It's also fairly slow compared to internal drives or external drives that have a dedicated power supply. If I were burning discs on a regular basis I'd probably want something a little faster. But for occasional use? It's hard to find a better inexpensive option out there.