Best Internal CD & DVD Drives of 2025

“I installed this in my new computer with Windows 10. It automatically installed itself and then prompted me to download a video player from the app store.”

“After burning several CD-Rs and DVDs with this unit, it started failing to read CD-Rs. I contacted the seller for an RMA, but had to go back and forth with them and Lite-On. I ended up buying a Samsung instead.”

“I've used Lite-on drives in previous builds and decided to try this model for my new Windows 7 machine. It installed the OS flawlessly, and I've since copied multiple CDs and DVDs without issues. Overall, I'm impressed with the performance.”

"I find this drive solid, fast, and quiet. It reads even old, scratched discs without issues. I had some problems with previous optical drives disappearing in Windows 7, but after upgrading to Windows 10, this drive worked perfectly. I’d recommend it!"

"After my old internal DVD burner failed, I decided to replace it. The installation was straightforward, and the drive came with Cyberlink Power 2 Go software, which I prefer over my old Nero. It’s working great for both reading and writing DVDs, especially for archiving data."

"I’ve always liked Asus products, and this DVD RW is no exception. Easy installation and automatic device recognition by Windows. The only downside was that it didn’t come with mounting screws, so I had to use ones from my old drive. Overall, I’m very pleased!"

"After installing the Plextor PX-891SAF, I was amazed at how quickly it burned my DVDs. The dual-layer feature really helps when I need to burn large files without interruptions."

"I've been using the Plextor drive for a couple of years now and it has been working great. It's perfect for my son's older games on CD/DVD."

"I switched to this drive after my computer crashed and I lost my music collection. The performance is impressive; it reads dirty or damaged CDs effortlessly, which other drives struggled with."

“I found that this optical drive fits perfectly in my HP Slimline computer. However, I wish it included the latching module; I had to order that separately. The drive functions well for regular use, though it’s not ideal for gaming, but that’s fine since I’m not a big gamer!”

“Honestly, I didn’t have high expectations for the price I paid. What I got was a used HP drive in a plain box, with just a SATA cable included. I put it in an enclosure with a failing drive, and it worked flawlessly! You can’t beat the price for a used drive delivered so quickly.”

“Initially, the drive worked well after installation, but a couple of weeks later, the tray wouldn’t open. I’ve requested a replacement and will update my review based on how that turns out. Also, it didn’t come with mounting screws, which made installation tricky.”

"My 10-year-old DVD burner died, but this one was a breeze to install. I was up and running in just 5 minutes!"

"The drive arrived on time and in great condition. I simply plugged it in, and everything worked perfectly. I'm a happy customer!"

"This drive replaced my 20+ year-old DVD drive in my Linux PC. The installation was straightforward, and it worked flawlessly for a clean Ubuntu install. I'm impressed!"

“I rarely build computers with CD drives, but when I do, this product works great.”

“Installation was a breeze. The price is reasonable for the performance, and it performs well overall.”

"I’ve purchased half a dozen of these for different builds, and they’ve all worked perfectly."

"I found the installation to be clean and easy on my HP Pro-6300 with Debian 12.5 and Gnome."

"I ordered two DVDs initially without issues, but when I ordered three more, they arrived in a different structure, which was disappointing."

"I had a great experience with this PLEXTOR DRIVE. It lives up to the PLEXTOR name I've trusted for years. This DVDRW drive burns my DVDs without any problems, and I love that it works on all my devices, including older machines. Highly recommended!"

"I needed a new disc reader/writer, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It’s working great with no issues at all!"

"I bought this drive for my music server to autorip CDs and DVDs. It recognized with a USB 2.0 cable without a hitch, and the performance is more than adequate. So far, I'm very pleased!"

"I only use Asus motherboards for my DIY PC, so I decided to go with their DVD drive. It has been working perfectly since I installed it, with no special driver needed -- Windows recognized it immediately."

"I've purchased many Asus peripherals, and this DVD drive meets my high standards. It performs flawlessly for reading and writing DVDs, and the SATA interface is much faster than my previous USB2 external drive. Highly recommended!"

"I was initially hesitant about buying from an 'OEM Bulk' dealer, but the positive reviews for this drive convinced me. It installed easily and has performed every task with speed and accuracy. No unusual sounds and it reads all media effortlessly!"

"I used this to replace a broken CD/DVD drive in my desktop computer. Installation was a breeze and it fits perfectly. After 30 days of light use, it’s been performing well for listening and uploading data."

"I run Manjaro, and this drive works quietly and quickly. I had one before that lasted 6 years, so I got another one at a great price."

"I decided to import my classical music into iTunes and realized my previous drive was inferior. After replacing it with this one, it easily imports a CD at 24x speed, even with error-checking. I sensed the Sony quality for a very reasonable price!"