Best Floppy Drives of 2025

"I needed a floppy drive to access 25+ year old diskettes. Fortunately, it was recognized as a 'plug and play' device on both Linux and Windows 11. While it struggled with some floppies, likely due to their age, I found it to be a decent drive for the money and would rate it 5 stars."

"For the most part, this drive meets my expectations. Occasionally, it has some issues but it usually resolves after I unplug it and re-plug it in. I believe this is typical for external floppy drives, so I recommend it to anyone in need of one."

"I bought this to install vintage software requiring a floppy drive. It was immediately recognized by my Windows 11 Pro system, although I encountered a yellow hazard symbol indicating an installation issue later on. I found that rebooting my computer and then plugging it back in helped, and after that, it worked well."

"I returned the Chuanganzhuo Floppy Disk Reader and ordered this one instead. I managed to get it working and successfully transferred my old 3.5" floppies. It didn’t work as expected at first, showing up only in the left-hand side of Windows Explorer, but I found it in 'My PC' and was able to read the floppy disk. I think the Chuanganzhuo would have worked too if I hadn’t been frustrated and returned it right away."

"I received this device last night and reviewed around 50 floppies today. It worked wonderfully, reading 47 of them, while three may have been faulty or in unknown formats. Overall, I am very satisfied and look forward to going through more floppies with this device."

"I saw a review saying it worked in Windows 11, and I can confirm that's true. I was able to save files from my old floppy disks without any problems. Thank you!"

"I wanted to see the documents and info saved on these old disks. Nothing important, but it was fun to see where things were 20-30 years ago. The device worked well with my old 3.5' disks and my Windows 11 laptop."

"I was asked to recover info from 30+ FDDs by a friend. The Yeh looks great out of the box. The case is plastic, but heavy & solid. Inserting/removing a FDD is smooth & solid. It was recognized by Win 10/11 on everything from USB 2.0 to 3.2. Unfortunately, my project had to be put on hold as all disks were 2-DD or 2-HD from the 90s and were not usable. I will keep this excellent drive and try again later."

"I initially thought this adapter was best suited for use with Windows. However, when I plugged it into my MacBook Pro, it worked just fine without any extra software installed. I did encounter some font recognition issues, but overall, I was able to open files easily."

"I recently purchased the Chuanganzhuo 3.5 inch External USB Type C Floppy Disk Drive, and it has exceeded my expectations. The setup was incredibly easy, and it worked perfectly right out of the box. The build quality is solid and feels durable. I was able to access my old floppy disks without any issues, and the transfer speeds were impressive. This device is a lifesaver for anyone needing to retrieve data from old floppy disks. Highly recommended!"

"As a child of the 80s and 90s, I grew up surrounded by floppy disks, and this reader brought back a flood of memories. It allowed me to relive cherished moments thought lost. I love its nostalgic value and that it was incredibly straightforward, making it simple for anyone to access and transfer files. Reliving memories through photos and documents brought tears of joy and a sense of closure. I’m thoroughly impressed with its ability to bring back cherished moments and help preserve family history for future generations."

"I used this product to transfer photos from a 3.5" disk to my hard drive, and I had absolutely no issues. It worked effectively and efficiently, allowing me to retrieve my old files. Now, I can finally chuck out all the old floppies!"

"I got this floppy disk reader to salvage data from some long-forgotten floppy diskettes. It was easy to set up—just connect it via USB and insert the diskette. I was relieved to see it appear as drive A in Windows File Explorer. Despite some moments of uncertainty while navigating, I successfully copied all my information to my computer. Now, my old memories are safely stored in a modern format!"

"The good news is that I can read a floppy and see the files without any major issues. However, I sometimes face a problem with the A: drive not showing up in Windows Explorer. Ejecting the drive and reconnecting it has been my workaround, but it makes the process a bit tedious. Still, it serves my one-time need well enough!"

"I have a lot of old 3.5" floppy disks, and this USB external disk drive has been a lifesaver. I followed the instructions and inserted a disk before plugging it in, and it worked perfectly. When I encountered a write-protect issue, I easily adjusted the switch. It allowed me to read and write files seamlessly, which was exactly what I needed!"

"I was thrilled with the quick delivery of the RAAYOO USB 3.5-inch diskette drive. It worked seamlessly, allowing me to copy a 20-year-old diskette without any issues. I have stacks of older diskettes, and it's such a relief to access them after backing them up long ago."

"Initially, I struggled to get the RAAYOO USB FDD to work on my Win 8.1 and Win 10 computers despite my best efforts. However, it was a snap on my Win ME and Win XP laptops. Once connected, it was immediately recognized and worked perfectly, allowing me to read and write on my floppy disks without any hassle."

"Using this drive to access my archived 3.5-inch floppy disks from the 1980s and 1990s was successful. It connected effortlessly to my Windows 10 desktop and even worked with my USB hubs. While some older executable files wouldn't run on 64-bit systems, I was able to access the data files easily. Overall, the device met my expectations."

"I found some old floppy disks after my uncle passed away and wanted to try accessing the data. As a computer repair business owner, I didn’t have any machines old enough to read them, so I took a chance on this product. Initially, I had inconsistent results, but it ultimately worked after some tries. I managed to copy data, although slowly. It was a success overall, but I can see why many might give up due to the frustration."

"The product arrived on time, and I was thrilled to recover all my photos from those old 3X5 floppies. Although it took a bit of effort to find on my new HP PC with Windows 11, the instructions were clear. I successfully downloaded photos from 50 floppies, and for $17, it was worth it to rescue my memories!"

"I had a frustrating experience with this product. Despite following all the directions, it didn’t work as expected on my Windows 10 and 11 machines. I only managed to retrieve one disk's data, and it was confusing when it kept displaying the same files from the first disk instead of new ones. I’m disappointed, but I appreciate the refund process."

"I was shocked and thrilled when this Floppy Disc Reader pulled up files from 1996. It was one of the easiest hardware items I've ever used. I'm keeping it for any future old 3.5" floppy discs I might find. The delivery was on time, and it was well-packaged."

"Using this USB external floppy drive was a breeze. I just plugged it into my MacBook Pro, and it worked instantly—no extra software required. It's sturdy, compact, and saved me a lot of hassle. I highly recommend it!"

"I had boxes full of old floppies I wanted to access. This drive was a great investment at $13. It installed quickly on Windows 7, recognized every disk perfectly, and even reminded me how slow those floppies were! Just a tip: it only spins up when you insert a disk and select it."

"I wanted a simple way to access about 25 old 3.5" diskettes. This drive worked perfectly when I plugged it into my Windows 10 PC. It was identified as drive A: instantly, without any need for drivers or configuration. All my diskettes were read without errors. After copying, I just clicked the drive icon to refresh the directory, making the process smooth and hassle-free!"

"When I received this drive, I discovered dozens of old family photographs on my floppy disks, including many of my Dad who passed away in 2010. Finding these pictures brought tears to my eyes, making this external floppy drive worth its weight in gold!"

"I was surprised by how well this worked for my legacy Fortran source code on my HP Z620 running Windows 10 Professional. It was a simple plug-and-play experience, and Windows recognized the diskette immediately, allowing me to access the files without any special drivers."

"I purchased this drive for a one-time use and found it to work just fine. Connecting it to my laptop via a USB hub was easy, and it recognized my floppies without any hassle. I appreciated the plug 'n' play feature, which made this affordable solution a no-brainer for me."

"I had an old program on a floppy disk that I couldn't access until I got this drive. It worked great for recovering my needed data from floppies to my Windows 10 machine. I was pleased with its performance and how smoothly it operated, especially compared to other drives I tried."

"Initially, I faced a driver issue when I plugged in the drive without a disk. However, after rebooting and ensuring a disk was inserted first, it worked perfectly. I found the included documentation to be very well written, which was a pleasant surprise."