ASUS ZenDrive U8MEXPAND THE LAPTOP OF TOMORROWUltraslim External DVD Drive & WriterUSB-C interfaceM-DSIC supportDrag-and-burnZen-inspired Ultraslim DesignASUS ZenDrive U8M packs serious funtionality into its robust, ultraslim 13.9mm frame. Finished with the beautiful, Zen-inspired concentric-circle aesthetic, it effortlessly combines great design, solid contructions and sophisticated style.Perfect Companion for ASUS Zenbook or Other Latest-gen LaptopUSB-C is a feature of virtually all new laptops, including all new ASUS ZenBook models so ASUS ZenDrive U8M is ready to plug right in. The smart little socket enables any-way-up connection convenience, so just attach U8M via USB-C to add instant multimedia playback or backup functionality to your Windows or Mac computer.Save Your Precious Photo, Video and Data for GenerationsASUS ZenDrive U8M supports M-DISC, an archival-quality storage solution designed to help users protect their most precious digital memories such as family photos and home videos Compared to hard drives, flash drives, and other writable media, which have the storage lifetime of around 8 years, M-DISC burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented rock-like layer that is resistant to extreme conditions, allowing you to save your lifetime memories and important data for 1,000 years or more.Easy-to-use, Comprehensive Backup SolutionASUS ZenDrive U8M provides comprehensive and easy-to-use backup solution for Windows. Everything you need included to protect your precious data, giving you total peace of mind.Drag and burn*Create a disc in just three easy steps, via intuitive interface.Disc encryption*Hassle-free data protection through password control and hidden-folder functions.Backup software included*Nero BackItUp enables easy archival of photos, videos or data to your HDD or SSD. * Windows OS only
Design | |
Internal: | ![]() |
Product colour: | Black |
Disc loading type: | Tray |
Mounting: | Horizontal |
Performance | |
Purpose: | Desktop/Notebook |
Optical drive type: | DVD±RW |
Interface: | USB Type-C |
Disc types supported: | CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW |
Optical disc diameter: | 80,120 mm |
Writing speed | |
DVD+R write speed: | 8x |
CD-R write speed: | 24x |
CD-RW write speed: | 24x |
DVD-R write speed: | 8x |
DVD-R Double Layer write speed: | 6x |
DVD+R Double Layer write speed: | 6x |
DVD+RW write speed: | 8x |
DVD-RW write speed: | 6x |
DVD+R M-DISC write speed: | 4x |
Reading speed | |
CD-R read speed: | 24x |
CD-ROM read speed: | 24x |
DVD+R read speed: | 8x |
DVD-R read speed: | 8x |
DVD-RW read speed: | 8x |
DVD-ROM read speed: | 8x |
DVD-R Double Layer read speed: | 8x |
DVD+R M-DISC read speed: | 8x |
DVD+R Double Layer read speed: | 8x |
DVD+RW read speed: | 8x |
System requirements | |
Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 |
Mac operating systems supported: | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width: | 135.5 mm |
Depth: | 142.5 mm |
Height: | 13.9 mm |
Weight: | 235 g |
Packaging content | |
Bundled software: | CyberLink Power2Go 8 CyberLink PowerBackup 2.6 Nero BackItUp E-Green |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code: | 84717030 |