We compared two external CD/DVD drives: the Rioddas External CD/DVD Drive and the ORIGBELIE External CD/DVD Drive with USB Hub.
What we looked at
Connection, disc formats, extra ports, card slots, and price.
The verdict
If you just want a slim, plug-and-play USB 3.0 CD/DVD burner, the Rioddas is the pick at £19.99, and it costs £10.00 less. If you would rather have a drive that doubles as a USB hub with 2 card slots, the ORIGBELIE is the alternative, at £29.99.
A £19.99 slim USB 3.0 CD/DVD ±RW drive with an embedded cable.
A £29.99 drive with 4 USB ports and 2 TF/SD card slots.
Rioddas External CD/DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW Rewriter — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a slim USB 3.0 external CD/DVD rewriter powered by the USB port with no external driver needed, an embedded cable, an eject button, backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.0, and support for reading CD, VCD, SVCD and DVD discs and burning CD and DVD plus and minus RW, for Windows, Linux and Mac. Carries 4.3 stars from 17.9K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the ORIGBELIE on these listings, at £19.99
- Plug and play, powered by USB, with an embedded cable
- Reads and burns CD and DVD formats per the listing
- Higher star rating than the ORIGBELIE (4.3 vs 4.1)
Worth knowing
- No extra USB ports or card slots
- USB-A connection only stated on the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want a simple disc drive
- Anyone who wants the lower price
- Those who use Windows, Linux or Mac
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a USB-C connection stated
- Anyone who wants card slots or extra ports
ORIGBELIE External CD/DVD Drive with 4 USB Ports and 2 TF/SD Card Slots — Built-In Hub
Intended for: Marketed as a USB 3.0 and USB-C external CD/DVD drive with a built-in 8-in-1 hub offering 1 USB 3.0 port, 3 USB 2.0 ports and 2 TF/SD card slots, reading and writing CD and DVD plus and minus R/RW, DVD-RAM, VCD and SVCD, with an embedded cable and a slim, portable body. Carries 4.1 stars from 22.1K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Built-in hub with 1 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 ports
- 2 TF/SD card slots
- Supports USB-A and USB-C per the listing
- Large review history (22.1K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £10.00 more than the Rioddas on these listings
- Lower star rating than the Rioddas (4.1 vs 4.3)
Best for
- Buyers who want extra USB ports and card slots
- Anyone with a laptop short on ports
- Those who want USB-C support
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who only wants a disc drive
