aelrsoch USB-C Blu-ray Burner
An external Blu-ray burner for laptops and PCs that reads and writes Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs through a USB 3.0 or USB-C connection. An additional USB power lead keeps the supply steady while you watch films or burn your archives.
- Discs
- Blu-ray (up to 100 GB BD-XL), DVD, CD
- Connection
- USB 3.0 / USB-C
- Systems
- Windows 7-11, macOS, Linux
- Power
- Extra USB power lead
- Reads and writes Blu-ray, DVD and CD
- USB 3.0 and USB-C in one combined lead
- Extra USB power lead for a stable supply
- Windows 7 to 11, macOS and Linux announced
- Compact, light and easy to take away
Day to day
- 1It handles Blu-ray discs up to 100 GB (BD-XL) as well as 700 MB CDs, 4.7 GB DVDs and 8.5 GB dual-layer DVDs.
- 2Its USB 3.0 interface offers up to 5 Gbps of bandwidth, so large discs are read without a USB 2.0 bottleneck.
- 3One combined lead carries both USB 3.0 and USB-C plugs, so it suits older desktops and recent laptops alike.
- 4The additional USB power lead helps prevent playback interruptions and failed burns caused by a weak supply.
- 5Plug and play: connect it to the computer and it is ready to use with your usual disc software.
- 6Slim and light, it slips into a laptop bag for business trips or holidays, and comes with a one-year warranty.
Real-life uses
Watching a Blu-ray on a laptop
Connect the drive by USB-C or USB 3.0, install the Blu-ray playback software of your choice and enjoy your films on a laptop that has no built-in drive.
Archiving photos and documents
Burn your photo libraries and important files to Blu-ray, BD-XL, DVD or CD to keep a physical backup away from your hard drive.
Installing software from a disc
Read installation and data discs on a computer without an optical drive, then put the burner away until next time.
Right for you if…
For anyone with a laptop or desktop and no optical drive who wants to both play and burn Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs. A good choice if you back up large amounts of data or create your own discs.
Check before you buy
Blu-ray playback and burning need dedicated software, which is not supplied. The drive is designed for computers and does not work with TVs, tablets, games consoles, Chromebooks, projectors or in-car systems.
Specifications
- Type
- External Blu-ray burner (read and write)
- Discs supported
- BD, BD-XL (100 GB), DVD, dual-layer DVD, CD
- Read speed
- BD 6×, DVD 8×, CD 24×
- Write speed
- BD-R 6×, BD-XL 2×, BD-R DL 2×, BD-RE 2×
- Interface
- USB 3.0, USB-C
- Bandwidth
- Up to 5 Gbps
- Systems announced
- Windows 7 to 11, macOS, Linux
- Power
- USB, with an extra USB power lead
- In the box
- Drive, USB lead, quick start guide
- Warranty
- One year
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch Blu-ray films straight away?+
You need Blu-ray playback software installed on your computer, as none is supplied with the drive. Once it is installed, simply insert the disc.
Will it work with my Mac?+
Yes, macOS is among the announced systems, alongside Windows 7 to 11 and Linux. Connect it by USB-C or USB 3.0 and use suitable playback or burning software.
Why is there an extra USB lead?+
It provides additional power so that reading and burning stay stable, which reduces playback interruptions and failed burns.
aelrsoch USB-C Blu-ray Burner
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