Verbatim Simline CD / DVD ReWriter USB-C

DVD writer
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Product details

External Slimline CD/DVD burner with USB-C connection. More and more laptop manufacturers are eliminating optical drives from their devices to make them even thinner. Often, these laptops replace bulky USB-A ports with sleeker and faster USB-C ports. However, CDs and DVDs are still among the most commonly used storage media, especially for archiving all important data. The external Verbatim Slimline CD/DVD burner with USB-C connection is the solution - this compact device is the perfect complement to your laptop, ultrabook, netbook, or even PC. With it, you can install your software or create backups. The external Verbatim Slimline CD/DVD burner is barely larger than a DVD case and is powered via USB - no bulky power supply needed!

The drive comes with Nero Burn & Archive software, which includes numerous special features such as DiscSpan, MediaHome, and SecureDisc technology to help you successfully organize, burn, and archive your important files.

Product data:

  • External Slimline CD/DVD burner with USB-C connection
  • Includes USB-C to USB-A cable (plus USB-A to USB-C adapter)
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Thanks to its lightweight and compact design, it is ideal for use with a laptop or ultrabook
  • Extremely slim (only 11 mm thick) brushed metal casing
  • Stores 8.5 GB on a DL-DVD and up to 4.7 GB on a standard DVD
  • Powered via USB port - no bulky adapter needed
  • Includes Nero Burn & Archive software
  • Fully compliant with MDISC archiving technology

The Nero Burn & Archive software is only compatible with Windows operating systems.

Key specifications

Connection location
External
Supported media formats
CD-R, 
CD-RW, 
DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, 
DVD+R, 
DVD+R DL, 
DVD+RW
Hardware interface
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Item number
13514788

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
43886
Release date
3.8.2020

Colour

Colour group
Black

Optical drive properties

Connection location
External
Optical data storage type
DVD writer
Supported media formats
CD-R, 
CD-RW, 
DVD-R, 
DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, 
DVD+R, 
DVD+R DL, 
DVD+RW
Read formats
CD-ROM
Write formats
CD-ROM
Cache
4 MB
Hardware interface
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Reading speed

BD-R
24 x
CD-ROM
24 x
CD-R
24 x
CD-RW
24 x
DVD+R
8 x
DVD+R DL
8 x
DVD+RW
8 x
DVD+RW DL
6 x
DVD-R
8 x
DVD-R DL
6 x
DVD-RW
6 x
DVD-RW DL
6 x

Writing speed

BD-R
24 x
BD-R DL
24 x
CD-R
24 x
CD-RW
24 x
DVD+R
8 x
DVD+R DL
6 x
DVD+RW
8 x
DVD-R
8 x
DVD-R DL
6 x
DVD-RW
6 x

Packaging

Packaging type
Retail

Origin

Country of origin
China

Scope of delivery

software bundle
Nero Burning Software
Scope of delivery
Verbatim External Slimline CD DVD burner with USB-C

Product dimensions

Length
14.50 cm
Width
14.50 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Weight
237 g

Package dimensions

Length
19.50 cm
Width
18.30 cm
Height
4.80 cm
Weight
352 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Dell
    0,6 %
  • 5.Hitachi-LG Data Storage
    0,6 %
  • 8.Verbatim
    0,8 %
  • 9.Gembird
    1,7 %
  • 10.iBox
    1,8 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Gembird
    0 days
  • 1.HP
    0 days
  • 1.iBox
    0 days
  • 1.LG
    0 days
  • 6.Verbatim
    1 day

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.ASUS
    1,3 %
  • 4.LG
    1,4 %
  • 5.Verbatim
    1,6 %
  • 6.Gembird
    1,8 %
  • 6.iBox
    1,8 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good96/100
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Rank 1 out of 8Computer Bild8 EXTERNE DVD-BRENNER IM TESTReleaseApril 2024
  • PositiveVery high speed when reading and writing data
  • Positivevery light
  • NegativeClearly audible during firing
  • Negativesomewhat short USB connection cable

That was close: the Transcend TS8XDVDS-K came out on top. It was one of the fastest burners tested and its noise level was kept within limits. The Asus Zendrive U8M and Verbatim Slimline CD/DVD Writer 43886 models tested were exactly as good. However, as they are both more expensive than the test winner, they had to make do with second and third place...