Best External Blu-ray Drives of 2025

“I was initially worried about the compatibility with MacOS, but I found it works perfectly for burning files and ripping CDs. The only downside is I can't watch Blu-ray movies without extra software, but that’s not why I bought it. I got this refurbished for $60, and it has performed like a champ!”

“I love this drive! It’s super fast and handles everything I throw at it, including double-sided discs. After using it almost 300 times, it has a perfect success rate. This is the best drive I’ve ever owned!”

“As a film/video professional, I appreciate how easy it is to set up this ASUS Blu-ray writer. It has great writing speed and works seamlessly with my workstation. Definitely a 5-star product for me!”

"I wanted an external drive for my new PC that lacked a built-in Blu-ray drive. This one was just what I needed. It's incredibly simple to use; just plug it into an open USB port, and my PC detects it immediately. I can watch DVDs and Blu-rays with no lag. Plus, it's lightweight and portable, making it perfect for my laptop."

"I purchased this drive after my old one failed. It reads all my discs without any issues. I'm using it to rip Blu-rays to my media server and it’s so easy to operate. I also appreciate that it occupies only one USB port, unlike my previous one."

"I bought this to replace an external drive that wouldn’t work on my M1 MacBook Pro. I love the top-loading feature and how portable it is. It works seamlessly with MakeMKV and has been great with MacOS from Monterey to Sonoma. The only downside is that it can't rip 4K discs, but I'd definitely buy it again!"

“I’ve had this drive for seven months now, and it’s been fantastic. As a Mac user, I can easily rip Blu-rays using MakeMKV. I love that it has a pop-out disc tray and a pinhole ejector for when discs get stuck. It plays all my 1080p Blu-ray movies flawlessly.”

“I chose this drive because of LG's reputation and the solid specs I found. While it’s made of lightweight plastic, it handles reading and writing of optical media well. I got it to archive data from old CDs and DVDs, and it works great with macOS without needing drivers.”

“This Blu-ray player is compact and does its job without any issues. It comes with CyberLink Media Suite 15 and plays my Blu-ray movies perfectly. Despite the plastic case, I think it’s a great value for the price.”

"I found this drive to be an excellent value. It worked flawlessly right out of the box, and the compact design is a plus."

"While using this drive, I noticed it performed well with my personal Blu-ray discs, but it struggled with library rentals due to anti-theft stickers."

"Connecting it to my Chuwi minibook was a breeze. The included Cyberlink Media Suite software installed without a hitch, and I was able to play my Blu-ray without any issues."

"As an old school filmmaker, I enjoy having my short films on Blu-ray. The Verbatim drive works perfectly with my Mac Studio, burning discs quickly and maintaining excellent picture and sound quality. I appreciate that it came with a trial disc to test it out."

"I've been using this drive for over a year and have had almost no issues. It's significantly faster than my old, unknown brand drive, and while it can't read some half-damaged CDs, it performs perfectly for regular CDs, Blu-rays, and DVDs."

"I recently purchased the Verbatim 98938 External Slimline USB 2.0 CD/DVD printer to transfer old CDs to my PC. It’s compact, lightweight, and user-friendly with a nice bonus of Nero Burn & Archive Software. Although it took a few tries to read some DVDs, it generally works well for most discs."

"I love the three USB ports it has, making my setup much easier."

"The compatibility with Windows 11 is fantastic for my needs."

"I can easily use various disc formats without any issues."

"It's incredibly easy to use, which is a big plus for me."

"I recently found some DVDs I wanted to access, but my new PC doesn't have a disc drive. I bought a slim external drive that caused issues due to power starvation. I then opted for this drive with a separate power supply, and it's been remarkably smooth. It's quiet, and handles both CDs and DVDs effortlessly without slowing down my PC. The quality feels solid, and I'm pleased with my investment."

"I built a new PC and realized I needed an external drive. This enclosure was just what I required. It was well-packaged, easy to set up, and has a high-quality feel reminiscent of better hardware from the early 2000s. It works flawlessly, though the USB cable is a bit short for larger setups."

"I just started using this enclosure with an LG Blu-ray drive, and I'm impressed. The assembly was simple, and the enclosure looks great in my living room. However, the USB cable is a bit short, and it's on the expensive side. Still, it's a high-quality product overall."

"I bought this external CD drive for reading audio CDs from the library. It works great with my MacBook Pro, but I had some issues with it when connecting to my virtual machine. I recommend checking reviews to ensure compatibility if that's important to you."

"I decided to try this drive for watching Blu-rays on my PC, but it turned out to be a bad experience. It’s locked to region 2, making it unusable for me. I ended up using cheap software to bypass it, but I wish I had invested in a better brand from the start."

"After a rocky start, I've been using this drive regularly and I'm now quite pleased with its performance. The build feels durable, and it functions well overall. I had to adjust some settings for it to work correctly, but once I did, it has met my needs."

"I found this drive to be exactly what I needed after my old Blu-ray drives failed. It fits perfectly for my requirements. I recommend purchasing it from this supplier."

"Using this drive has been a breeze. It plugs right into my laptop without any hassle. Highly convenient!"

"This external drive is a good low-budget option that's effective if you're in need of one. It works well for me!"

"This Pioneer Portable Rewritable Blu-ray Player is fantastic for my project needs. It operates flawlessly, allowing me to burn files effortlessly. I really appreciate how quiet the drive is, making for a peaceful working environment. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around. Overall, it's an exceptional choice!"

"I used to have an LG blu-ray burner, but this Pioneer drive is much better. The USB-C interface ensures good data flow, and so far, there are no power issues. It works in both Windows and Linux systems. The only thing I would prefer is a tray loader, but I can manage with the slot loader."

"Finally, a blu-ray player that is truly compatible with my MacBook Pro M1 chip! It works even better than I expected. Thank you, Pioneer!"