--- product_id: 103675762 title: "External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW, DVD Player for CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black" brand: "gotega" price: "R727" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Gotega" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/103675762-external-dvd-drive-usb-3-0-portable-rw-dvd-player store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # USB 3.0 fast transfer 8x DVD & 24x CD write speed Wide OS compatibility External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW, DVD Player for CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black **Brand:** gotega **Price:** R727 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💿 Burn Bright, Burn Fast — Your Portable Media Powerhouse ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW, DVD Player for CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black by gotega - **How much does it cost?** R727 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/103675762-external-dvd-drive-usb-3-0-portable-rw-dvd-player) ## Best For - gotega enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gotega brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speed:** Experience ultra-fast 5Gbps data transfer for seamless backups and media transfers. - • **High-Speed Disc Burning:** Max 8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds let you create backups and playlists in record time. - • **Reliable & Durable Build:** Copper mesh tech ensures stable data transmission even during everyday bumps and taps. - • **Versatile OS Compatibility:** Plug & play with Windows, Mac, and Linux—no drivers, no hassle, just instant access. - • **Ultra-Slim, Travel-Ready Design:** Sleek, lightweight, and equipped with an eject button to keep your discs safe on the go. ## Overview The Gotega External DVD Drive is a sleek, portable USB 3.0 optical drive offering fast 8x DVD and 24x CD write speeds. Compatible across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, it features plug-and-play ease with no software installation required. Designed for professionals and media enthusiasts alike, its durable build and ultra-slim profile make it perfect for on-the-go data backup, media playback, and disc burning. ## Description Buy Gotega External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW, DVD Player for CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black: CD & DVD Drives - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Worth the price - Worked good for I needed it for Review: Stop debating and buy this one. - I spent hours deliberating over all the choices desertcart had to offer. I'm not cheap, but I'm disabled and on a very limited budget, so I was leaning towards the low end of products to stay in my budget. I finally decided to try this product due to the 5 star reviews it got. Right out of the box, feels sturdy and well made. Virtually no setup, plug in the USB cable, and start doing whatever it is you want to do. The reason I needed a burner is most of my old copied music CD's were deteriorating, and I wanted to make new copies to keep in my truck. I was astonished at the speed this drive copied and burned my new CD's. I reproduced 9 albums in a little over 45 minutes. I am more than satisfied with those results. Also during the copy/burn process, I did not hesitate to abuse the drive a bit. Nothing violent, just average bumping, tapping, lifting and turning it, and not a glitch whatsoever, that is until I turned it upside down...It didn't like that...but picked up right where it left off, and had absolutely no effect on the quality of the burns. I also checked all of them and listened to 3 to their full length, and they all sound perfect. There are a couple of "Cons", but they are more than justified for the price and are easily accepted, or worked around. The first one is the "attached" USB cable, I would prefer it to be detachable, so it could be replaced if something happened to the original, but when I considered the fact that it is conveniently stored right on the unit for easy storage, transport, and protection, I decided to cross the "damage cable thing" bridge when I get to it, and move on. The second "Con" is that they don't include any software to actually use it other than Windows Media Player for playing music. So, I did my usual research and found "Express Burn" by NCH Software. It did a great job and very easy to use at an also unbeatable price...FREE! There may be others out there, and of course you could pay to get some premium features, but this program will copy files, create back-ups and copies of your music collection, as well as create bootable CD's to repair your Windows build if need be, without making an additional investment. To close this "novel" (which I almost never write reviews) I will just say I highly recommend this drive, and paired up with the free software you can't go wrong! ## Features - 【High Writing and Reading Speed】Max 8x DVDR Write Speed and Max 24x CD Write Speed provide high writing and reading speed. - 【Wide Compatible】This external dvd cd drive is compatible with Windows 98 / SE / ME / XP / Vista / Windows /10/8/7, Mac OS (8.6 to 10.14). And perfect for PC, Laptop, Comprehensive Computer, Internal PC hard disk reader. NOT COMPATIBLE with chromebook, blue-ray disks, cars, mobile phones, iPhones, iPads, Tablet, projectors, or TVs. - 【Plug and Play Technology】Powered by USB port so just plug it into your USB port and the DVD driver will be detected. Don’t need to install software to set up driver. - 【Advanced USB 3.0 Technology】 USB 3.0 provides fast data transfer speed and stable performance to record CD/ music/ videos/ install software or create CD/DVD backup disc (also compatible with USB 2.0). - 【Ingenious Design】 This ultra-slim CD/DVD player for laptops equipped with an eject button so that you needn't worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD drive. Besides, the copper mesh technology of this external component, you can be rest assured of stable data transmission. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07MJW5BXZ | | Additional Features | CD Player, DVD Burner, CD Burner, DVD Player, External cd/dvd drive, Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #3 in External Disc Duplicators | | Brand | Gotega | | Built-In Media | Gotega Optical Drive, Manual | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Mac, PC, Windows | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (58,217) | | Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Form Factor | External DVD Drive DVD\+/-RW Drive | | Hard Disk Description | External DVD CD Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 10 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 10 | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Platform | Laptop, MacBook, Desktop, PC | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.5"L x 6.5"W x 1"H | | Item Type Name | External DVD Drive | | Manufacturer | Gotega | | Media Speed | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | | Mfr Part Number | External DVD CD Drive | | Model Name | External DVD Drive | | Model Number | External DVD Drive | | Operating System | Windows XP/ 2003/ 2000/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 10, All version Mac OS, Linux | | Optical Storage Read Speed | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | | Optical Storage Write Speed | Max 24xCD / 8xDVD | | Read Speed | 5 Gigabytes Per Second | | Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Multimedia, Personal | | UPC | 659499202848 | | Unit Count | 1.00 Count | | Warranty Description | Not | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Gotega - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0 - **Optical Storage Read Speed:** Max 24xCD / 8xDVD - **Optical Storage Write Speed:** Max 24xCD / 8xDVD - **Special Feature:** CD Player, DVD Burner, CD Burner, DVD Player, External cd/dvd drive, Portable ## Images ![External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW, DVD Player for CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71h7eXNIVPL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Set region code** A: Windows :This PC– dvd drive- Properties – Hardware Tab – Properties button – Choose Region (US is 1) -Apply. Mac：Menu-System Preference-Language & Region - Region - Select Country - Apply **Q: Power supply failure** A: This usb drive for laptop needs enough power supply to work, a power failure may cause a recognizing failure or reading failure. If needed keep your computer charging **Q: Hard to open the disc tray** A: 1. Unplug the drive and plugin back it, then while the green light is flashing depressing the button will open the tray. 2. Plug a pin into the small hole on the front panel. 3. Eject from the computer. **Q: USB cable too short** A: Use extension cord no longer than 31 inches. High-quality extension cord with braid and shielding layer is better. Shorter cable is better always. **Q: Problems about burning** A: Use a third-party software to convert your file format to one that can be shown on discs. It won't work even you burn your file onto discs without converting format. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price *by B***K on March 18, 2026* Worked good for I needed it for ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stop debating and buy this one. *by D***D on August 8, 2023* I spent hours deliberating over all the choices Amazon had to offer. I'm not cheap, but I'm disabled and on a very limited budget, so I was leaning towards the low end of products to stay in my budget. I finally decided to try this product due to the 5 star reviews it got. Right out of the box, feels sturdy and well made. Virtually no setup, plug in the USB cable, and start doing whatever it is you want to do. The reason I needed a burner is most of my old copied music CD's were deteriorating, and I wanted to make new copies to keep in my truck. I was astonished at the speed this drive copied and burned my new CD's. I reproduced 9 albums in a little over 45 minutes. I am more than satisfied with those results. Also during the copy/burn process, I did not hesitate to abuse the drive a bit. Nothing violent, just average bumping, tapping, lifting and turning it, and not a glitch whatsoever, that is until I turned it upside down...It didn't like that...but picked up right where it left off, and had absolutely no effect on the quality of the burns. I also checked all of them and listened to 3 to their full length, and they all sound perfect. There are a couple of "Cons", but they are more than justified for the price and are easily accepted, or worked around. The first one is the "attached" USB cable, I would prefer it to be detachable, so it could be replaced if something happened to the original, but when I considered the fact that it is conveniently stored right on the unit for easy storage, transport, and protection, I decided to cross the "damage cable thing" bridge when I get to it, and move on. The second "Con" is that they don't include any software to actually use it other than Windows Media Player for playing music. So, I did my usual research and found "Express Burn" by NCH Software. It did a great job and very easy to use at an also unbeatable price...FREE! There may be others out there, and of course you could pay to get some premium features, but this program will copy files, create back-ups and copies of your music collection, as well as create bootable CD's to repair your Windows build if need be, without making an additional investment. To close this "novel" (which I almost never write reviews) I will just say I highly recommend this drive, and paired up with the free software you can't go wrong! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works for now *by A***1 on February 4, 2024* We bought this with a lightning deal so it was a good price. It works with my computer. However, we had an issue with it after using it only a few times. It seemed the DVD tray was not straight so it wouldn't open or close. I had to turn it off (by unplugging it from my computer) and manipulate it some before connecting it again and it finally worked properly. After that, it seems to be better. I just hope it continues working with no issues because I wasn't planning on repurchasing within two months or even a year. There is no power button. It turns on when connected to your device. It connected quickly and easily so there's no need to set up a program to use either. It's small and compact so it doesn't take up much space either. I will say the cord is very short and I wish it were longer. It's almost too close and there's not much space to set it on the table or stand when it's connected to my device. So, in this regard, I don't care for this product. I'm not sure I'd buy this particular brand again when this one gives out. Hopefully, as mentioned, that won't happen for a while. We don't use it often, maybe two or three times a month. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gotega External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW, DVD Player for CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black - Verbatim CD-R Blank Discs 700MB 80 Minutes 52x Recordable Disc for Data and Music - 50 Pack Spindle,Silver - Verbatim DVD-R Blank Discs AZO Dye 4.7GB 16X Recordable Disc - 50 Pack Spindle,Silver --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/103675762-external-dvd-drive-usb-3-0-portable-rw-dvd-player](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/103675762-external-dvd-drive-usb-3-0-portable-rw-dvd-player) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*