Best Floppy Drives of 2026

"I was able to use this drive right out of the box with both Windows 11 and Linux—just plug it in and it works. It helped me retrieve photos and files from my 25-year-old diskettes without any hassle. I really appreciate its broad compatibility and simplicity."

"This was exactly what I needed for my Sony Mavica camera. The first unit had problems, but the replacement, despite a small broken plastic piece, worked immediately and reliably. The only thing is I have to unplug and replug the USB each time I use a new disk."

"I tried everything to get this drive working—changed power settings, used different USB ports—but after reading a few disks, it failed and even got a disk stuck inside. Unfortunately, now I can’t even return it."

"I managed to access and transfer files from my old floppy disks to my PC with minimal hassle. The drive was recognized quickly and didn't need any drivers, which made the process smooth. All my disks were read successfully, and I only had to click the drive icon after swapping disks to refresh the directory. Overall, it worked as well as I hoped for preserving my data."

"At first, I was a bit nervous since the instructions only mentioned compatibility up to Windows XP, but I use Windows 10. Even though it didn't show up in my File Explorer right away, I found it listed under devices and could access it by typing 'A:' in the search field. It took a little extra effort, but for the price, I'm happy with the results."

"Most of the time, this floppy drive transfers files to my Mac without trouble. However, about one out of every four uses, it freezes up and needs to be unplugged and plugged back in to work again. It's a bit frustrating, but when it works, it gets the job done."

"I needed a way to access data from dozens of old floppy disks, and this drive delivered. The build feels sturdy, and the ability to connect via both USB-A and USB-C is extremely convenient. All my disks—some from the ‘90s—were recognized right away on Windows 10 and 11. While some files weren’t accessible due to old compression formats, the drive itself worked flawlessly and is a keeper for future projects."

"I was able to retrieve files from old floppies on my new MacBook Air without any issues. Just followed the included advice to insert the disk before connecting, and every disk since has worked perfectly. Having both USB-A and USB-C built-in is a huge plus. The only minor hiccup was a Mac prompt asking to confirm the device, but that was a non-issue."

"This reader lets me archive hundreds of 3.5" floppy disks from the '90s, even in 2025. It absolutely works, and I’ve had no problems copying files. You do have to unplug and replug the device for every new disk, but if you’re comfortable navigating DOS or Linux, that’s a small price to pay for reliable access to old files."

"I was able to recover valuable files from my old floppy disks using this drive. The setup was straightforward, and the instructions were clear. Windows 11 recognized the device immediately. While some files couldn’t be read due to disk age, the product itself worked reliably."

"After my first unit had issues, I reached out to their support. Customer service responded promptly and sent me a replacement even after the return window expired. The new drive functioned perfectly. It's a solid choice if you need to extract data from aging disks."

"The drive is compact and easy to carry, making it convenient for use with my laptop on the go. Transferring old data, videos, and photos from floppy disks was a breeze. Highly recommend for anyone looking to save files from older media."

"I found this drive to be extremely easy to use right out of the box, and it worked perfectly with both my Windows 11 and Windows 7 systems. I was able to recover files from decades-old diskettes that I thought were lost. For the price, it was absolutely worth it, even just to save a couple of floppy disks!"

"My experience with this device was mostly positive—it recognized and read my old disks quickly and with no hassle. However, I did notice that some of my floppies wouldn't work, but I suspect that's an issue with the disks themselves, not the reader. Overall, very easy to use!"

"After trying a few other brands with no luck, this diskette drive finally let me access files on my vintage disks. I was genuinely surprised and happy that it read disks my previous drives couldn’t handle. Spending a little extra was worth it for this level of performance."

"I was able to access and recover treasured pictures from floppy disks dating back to 1999 to 2001. Although the formatting was a bit glitchy, it was definitely worth it for reviving memories from over two decades ago!"

"This device let me retrieve almost 60 old floppies in a row without any issues. Just make sure you follow the instructions, like plugging it into the proper USB port without hubs or extensions, and you’ll have a smooth experience. Highly recommended!"

"It’s straightforward to get started—just plug it into my laptop and it reads nearly every disk. The only annoyance is having to unplug and replug the USB each time I want to load a new floppy, but I’m still grateful I can preserve all these old files and photos."

"I was genuinely thrilled with how seamlessly this floppy disk reader worked. I plugged it in and was instantly able to recover files from decades-old disks without a hitch. While a handful of disks didn’t read, that was clearly an issue with the disks themselves, not the reader. Definitely an excellent purchase for anyone with old diskettes."

"After searching for a way to access my collection of 3.5-inch floppy disks, I bought this external adapter and it worked flawlessly with my laptop. Setup was a breeze and I could instantly view and transfer my old files. If you need a reliable floppy reader, I’d highly recommend this one for its simplicity and effectiveness."

"Rediscovering my grandchildren’s photos on old floppies was such a joy thanks to this device. Seeing those 25-year-old memories come alive again was priceless. The drive worked smoothly, and although it wasn’t the fastest, it was sturdy and incredibly easy to use. For anyone with cherished moments on old disks, this reader is absolutely worth it!"

"I appreciate the convenient holder for both the drive and cord. While the information loads a bit slower than I hoped, I think that's more about the disk quality than the reader itself."

"For me, it works with both my MacBook Pro and Windows 10 machine. I managed to access over 90% of my old floppy disks, even those originally formatted on Windows. It might be slow, but that's typical for floppy disks, not the drive."

"Unfortunately, the drive did not work with any of my computers running various Windows versions. I missed my return window trying to troubleshoot, which was disappointing."

"I recently came across a box of old 3.5-inch floppies from the early 2000s and thought the data was lost forever. On a whim, I tried this drive and managed to transfer hundreds of files to my computer with ease. Only a couple disks and files gave me trouble, but overall, the process was smooth and well worth the price."

"I had a stack of floppies from my old Sony Mavica camera and needed a way to access them on my Windows 11 laptop. This USB disk reader worked flawlessly and solved my problem for a low cost. Highly recommend it for anyone needing to retrieve old data."

"The instructions were straightforward, and the reader handled about 30 of my old floppies perfectly. I was able to recover all my photos without any hassle. Great product for bringing old memories back to life."

"Setting up this floppy drive was effortless—just plug and play. I was able to transfer files from my ancient disks to a thumb drive without a hitch, and the device was affordable and worked perfectly for my needs."

"I had some trouble getting my computer to recognize the drive, but the tech support was outstanding and helped me resolve everything quickly. Thanks to their assistance, I’m happy with my purchase and would definitely buy from this company again."

"While I could recover most of my old files, I did notice that sometimes I had to reinsert the disks or reconnect the USB cable for them to be read. Overall, it was good enough for saving my important files from 25-year-old disks."