LGElectronics 8X USB 2.0 Super Multi Ultra Slim Portable DVD Writer Drive +/-RW External Drive with M-DISC Support (Black) GP65NB60

I needed and external CD/DVD Read-Writer predominanltly for ripping DVDs and for me the must haves were (1) reputable main stream manufacturer (2) reasonable cost and (3) compact.The LG GP65NG60 fulfilled all of these requirements, and the "UGREEN USB C to Mini USB Cable High Speed USB 2.0 Type C to Mini USB 5 Pin Adapter 480Mbps Data Sync Charge Lead Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook " provided the elegant solution of direct interface between MAC and Drive.The MacBook Air M1 only has 2 USB-C/Thunderbolt interfaces, though I do have the Anker USB C PowerExpand 6-in-1 which gives me all the external interfaces I need, e.g. USB and USB-C and wired Ethernet.For DVD ripping and recoding to MP4, for putting on to an SD-card for projector playback, I went for the popular (and paid for) WinX DVD Ripper and WinX HD Video Converter. I also purchased the Windows versions for my Dell laptop.I've processed a number of DVDs now without any issues whatsoever. The ripper is fast, approx 15 mins for 4.7GB DVD rip using the recommended default MP4 profile, and the Video converter takes approx 20 seconds. Both packages I run using the apps "Use High Quality Engine".I'm extremely pleased with the LG drive, the gold option matches my Macbook quite well rather than the black option, and the WinX packages make life so uncomplicated.

Well, the LG external dvd drive does just what it says on the box... plug and play- it's tiny ! I played my old dvd's no problem. The only downside i'm aware of is the cable... works fine, but it's so short, about 18 inches (450 cms) . I'd certainly recommend this dvd player to anyone who's internal desktop/ laptop dvd player doesn't work anymore...

I normally never write reviews for products on Amazon, but felt I needed to write one for this DVD drive as it’s simply excellent.After searching online for a while I found this LG drive. I was worried about the performance of such drives with Macs, as a lot of them seem to struggle with the OS. As soon as I mounted this DVD drive into my Mac, the native DVD Player Application opened and began playing the DVD instantly. No issues, no concerns.You can change the region of the DVD player 5 times, which is another handy function to have.Another great quality is the silent running of the drive, it’s amazingly quiet.If you have a Mac and want an affordable, no messing DVD drive, this one is hard to beat.

I can't believe it's took me 4 attempts at buying an external DVD writer that works for all my needs. Here at last I've found one. Performs well, just plug it in & away you go. Very quiet, does all I need, CD, DVD-R, DVD+DL etc. Wish I'd found this sooner. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 stars as it only lasted 10 months before giving me any issues & 11 months before packing up completely, but still the best I've used so far.

Great product have used to play and burn dvds on my laptop of holiday snaps a lot easier than carrying your laptop or thumb drive around, just drop into the dvd player and watch it on your tv

Bought to work with Apple M4 Mini and 2015 Macbook the most important job it needs to is as a dvd player for movies. I don't mind how long it takes to write files or anything else as long as it worked with both as a r/w and for movies. Other units I tried were so noisy watching movies that the noise was a significant distraction.So I bought this LG because it had the strongest reviews for being a quiet dvd player for movies. I am pleased with it, it is quieter than the others I tried.

This is supposed to be a "highly rated" player.Apparently, I cannot get a refund.This is allegedly a "Plug and Play" device. If it is? the unit must be defective as my Laptop already has a DVD reader within the hardware. that works perfectly! Plug in the LG, and insert the freebe "Cyberlink" promotion DVD which in itself is an advertising sham.In the combined instructions (Really?) and warrenty information in many languages, states and I quote "To install your product, please read the quick setup guide in the Tool DISC carefully and compeletely"I assume that was the Cyberlink DVD, which was ONLY disc within the new package.Disapointed with both Amazon and of course this product.Sugges t you purchase another brand and player.

Bought this model to put my music collection on the Minimac. believing it would be better quality. It is very flimsy and the disc carrier part of the unit is almost non-existent a bare skeleton. It does do what it says but not worth the extra cost.