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Apple USB SuperDrive

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,598 ratings

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Hardware Interface USB 2.0
Brand Apple
Optical Storage Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)
Optical Storage Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Hardware Platform PC, Mac

About this item

  • The sleek, compact USB SuperDrive.
  • Whether you’re at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It’s perfect when you want to watch a DVD movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.
  • Only slightly bigger than a CD case, the Apple USB SuperDrive slips easily into your travel bag when you hit the road and takes up little space on your desk or tray table when you’re working.
  • You’ll never have to worry about lost cables with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It connects to your Mac* with a single USB Type-A cable that’s built into the SuperDrive. There’s no separate power adapter, and it works whether your Mac is plugged in or running on battery power.
  • The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don't have a built-in optical drive.

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What's in the box

  • Apple USB SuperDrive with attached USB Type-A Connector cable
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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    5,598 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use, portability, speed, appearance and quality of the optical disc drive. For example, they mention it's very compact, runs very fast and is a perfect compliment to their computer. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and compatibility.

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    278 customers mention204 positive74 negative

    Customers like the quality of the optical disc drive. They say it's well-built, reliable, and does its job exactly as expected. Some customers also say it is a great use case for Macs without a CD drive. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

    "...This is a very good DVD drive and does its job exactly as expected...." Read more

    "Nice quality, very sturdy, auto feed nice touch.Value for Money: Very nice unit, but very expensive...." Read more

    "Plug and play, excellent product. Highly recommended!" Read more

    "...a USB 3 or USB 2 hub that was connected to my computer, but requires a built-in USB port on the computer all to itself...." Read more

    118 customers mention108 positive10 negative

    Customers find the optical disc drive easy to use. They mention it's simple, intuitive, and plug-and-play with relevant Apple laptops. Customers also appreciate the sturdiness and smooth integration into their Apple environment.

    "So easy to set up and use. Not complicated at all. I love how small it is. Very compact. Works great on my Mac desktop! Highly recommended!" Read more

    "...Downloaded Windows drivers from Apple, installed with no issues, drive now works in Win10. Not a big deal.Internet instructions:1...." Read more

    "...Highly recommend this machine. Very simple and easy to use with a USB A to USB C adapter." Read more

    "Plug and play, excellent product. Highly recommended!" Read more

    64 customers mention64 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the optical disc drive. They mention that it is elegantly simple, and easy to use. They also say that it matches their computer and does not look out of place. Customers also appreciate the exquisite detail and the form factor.

    "...Value for Money: Very nice unit, but very expensive.Reason for three stars for "Easy to Install" was:..." Read more

    "...It can burn CD’s and DVD’s. it matches my computer, and adds a touch of class." Read more

    "...Plus it looks great in top of my new Mac mini m2…." Read more

    "...This was an easy plug and play as expected. Great aesthetic too. Sits pretty on top of my Mac mini!" Read more

    50 customers mention46 positive4 negative

    Customers like the portability of the disc drive. They say it's very compact, slim, and light weight. Some customers also mention that it works as advertised, and it doesn't take up much space.

    "...Not complicated at all. I love how small it is. Very compact. Works great on my Mac desktop! Highly recommended!" Read more

    "Slim compact design. Reliable operation with no fuss." Read more

    "...Like most things Apple makes, it just works fantastically. It is very slim but it does a big job for me...." Read more

    "...The device is very small, so it doesn't take up much space. I have it sitting under my computer screen." Read more

    49 customers mention37 positive12 negative

    Customers like the speed of the optical disc drive. They mention that it operates well, downloads the driver very fast, and does CDs very quickly. Some say that the product is easy to set up and use, and that the service was prompt. That said, they say the product has a reasonable speed for CD burns and that it has incredibly fast track information imports.

    "...The driver download very fast. And hasn't had issues with reading any CD. I've learned my lesson. APPLE is APPLE. You get what you pay for." Read more

    "...Truly amazed on how fast and reliable it reads compared to off brand/nock offs. Do not cheap out and spend your money on something that will last!" Read more

    "...Like a limo compared to a bicycle. Works great and is faster than my previous built-in drive (iMac). Love it!..." Read more

    "...There is a little lag, so I’d say be patient...." Read more

    433 customers mention300 positive133 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the optical disc drive. Some mention that it works fantastically, seamlessly with their computer, and is happy with it's performance. Others say that it didn't work when attached to any of their MacBooks using a docking stations, and that it wouldn't connect to a USB 3 or USB 2 hub.

    "...I love how small it is. Very compact. Works great on my Mac desktop! Highly recommended!" Read more

    "...This is a very good DVD drive and does its job exactly as expected...." Read more

    "...Windows Media Player" did not work with homemade and store bought movies, irrespective of the drive used...." Read more

    "...This worked perfectly on my new 2023 IMac with the M3 chip to burn music cds into my Apple Music/ITunes. Highly recommend this machine...." Read more

    40 customers mention18 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the optical disc drive. Some mention it's a great addition to their Mac book pro or iMac, while others say that it'll not work with any newer Macs.

    "...that I bought the Apple external CD drive and it is not compatible with the Purgo Tech product. It has been a couple months and I am quite pleased." Read more

    "...Simple USB plug-in. No other power source required. No driver software required. Measures 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches." Read more

    "This is a great Apple Product however it is not compatible with the newest Apple IMACs...." Read more

    "...This device plugged right into my MacBook Air (2018) and played without searching for drivers or cables...." Read more

    71 customers mention15 positive56 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the optical disc drive. They mention that it is a little pricey, and not the best quality. Some say that the drive is quiet, but that's at the expense of working well.

    "...Value for Money: Very nice unit, but very expensive.Reason for three stars for "Easy to Install" was:..." Read more

    "...However, like many Apple products, the price is high, so I debated a while before getting it...." Read more

    "...It was a bit pricey compared to others, but it worked seamlessly with my computer...." Read more

    "...with a USB-A and most new machines only have USB-C. The adapter isn't expensive, but for the price of the drive, it should come standard USB-C or..." Read more

    I had to laugh at myself -
    5 Stars
    I had to laugh at myself -
    I plugged in as instructed - I have an iMac 2019 - couldn't see a hardware icon on the desktop (still can't).I knew the SuperDrive was "on", I could hear it. So, I restarted my Mac hoping that was what I needed to do, the instructions were sparse. Still no icon after the restart - so I continued my "troubleshooting" the problem.I put in a music CD, the SuperDrive kept kicking it out!I found the problem by a fluke incident! If I hadn't decided that MAYBE I was inserting my CD wrong I wouldn't have realized the obvious problem - THE UNIT WAS UPSIDE DOWN! The apple logo goes on the bottom side of the SuperDrive, not the top!Silver side up, black side with Apple logo, down. Since when did Apple start hiding their logo!? lolNow I have a great operating SuperDrive.The INSTRUCTIONS are the pitts! Just black & white drawings and no explanation as to which side should be the UP side - this is just like an Engineer writing the instructions - they assume too much and didn't add the notification of which side is UP.I just received this drive 8/6/2023 - and really happy with it's performance. Now I just wish I could see the icon on my desktop. :)
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