Antika External CD DVD Drive TypeC USB 3.0 Extended Cable Backup Power Line Portable DVD Player Burner Reader for Laptop Desktop PC Apple Mac Macbook Pro Windows 10/8/7/vista/xp Mac osx10.6 Above

Good buy especially for the price .Works pretty well and connects quickly . Very easy to set up just plug and play. Compact and portables you can carry it where ever in your bag. In case you are hoping to use this on a tv it wont work and it was made for computer with driver software.

I ordered a “Used - Like New” so that could be where my issues come from. It’s not silent, every so often you can hear the fans going, however, if you’re focused on your film it’s not that noticeable. Sometimes I have to put a disk in multiple times before it recognises it, but that could be an issue with my disks. The eject button doesn’t always work and I have to use the eject button on my laptop to open it, that’s really my biggest issue with it, the rest I’m not too bothered about. It does work with the MacBook M1. Overall it works well and does as it’s intended, I’m happy with it.

Well packaged and all arrived in good condition. Pretty much a plug and play. Basic but it works well.

💿 Antika External CD/DVD Drive – Full Review This drive is designed for plug-and-play use with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, supporting CD/DVD reading and burning. It features both USB 3.0 and Type-C interfaces, making it ideal for modern laptops and legacy machines alike. The extended cable and extra power line solve the common issue of low USB output—especially handy for older laptops or low-power ports. 🔧 Key Features Dual interface: USB 3.0 + Type-C for wide compatibility Extended cable: longer reach and better flexibility Extra power line: stabilizes voltage for reliable performance EAD Voltage Stabilization Technology: protects device and host from power fluctuations Read speed: up to 24x | Write speed: up to 12x Supports: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW No driver needed: plug-and-play for most systems Compact and portable: ideal for travel or field use ✅ Pros Wide compatibility—Windows XP to 11, macOS 10.6+, Linux Dual interface—works with USB-A and USB-C ports Extra power cable—prevents dropout on low-power machines Fast read/write speeds—solid for media, backups, and installs Lightweight and slim—easy to carry No software required—instant use ❌ Cons No Blu-ray support—strictly CD/DVD formats Plastic casing—lightweight but not rugged No bundled software—burning tools must be downloaded separately May need manual driver install on older systems 🧠 Personal Verdict This drive’s a proper utility piece. I’ve seen it used for OS installs, media playback, and backup burns, and it holds up—fast, stable, and no faff. The extra power line is a win for older laptops, and the dual interface means you’re covered whether you’re on USB-A or USB-C. For around £19.99–£26.95, it’s a smart grab for anyone who still needs disc access without the bulk.

This is possibly the most frustrating piece of equipment I have ever owned. When the drive actually decides to work, it's fine - I mean, it's a DVD player, pretty simple right? Well, half of the time my Mac doesn't recognize the drive, even when using the additional external power source. The main connector cable has both USB 2.0 and USB C connectors. I have tried both (Mac has only USB C inputs so I used an adaptor to trial the old USB connector). Both methods of connection are unreliable. It's such a shame that it only works sometimes. Would expect such a rubbish piece of kit to be a lot cheaper. UPDATE: changed review to one star only a few days after writing the initial review because now the drive won't work at all. It was making strange noises and caused my Mac to restart three times before stopping working altogether.

I'm very pleased with this drive and how easy it is to use. It was immediately recognised by both my Windows 10 Samsung laptop and Windows 11 Lenovo Desktop with no need for any additional drivers to be loaded. So true plug and play support. Both my laptop and desktop also provided enough power to the drive from a single USB 2 or USB 3 connection and so there was no need to provide any additonal power. It is however extremely useful that a external power cable has been provided in the box which would allow you provide a separate power source for the drive which might be prudent when writing large amounts of data to a CD or DVD to minimise the possibility of device disconnections if it draws more power than the single USB port on your device can deliver. In terms of discs, it has happily read my music CDS, retail data CDs for software installation without any compatability issues too. So it perfectly meets my requirements for a portable CD/DVD drive as most laptops and devices no longer come with optical drives these days. It feels quite robust and rigid and so I would expect it to be quite durable when transporting about in my laptop bag with my other devices. It also isn't overly heavy so doesn't add a great deal of weight in my bag. It has got four little rubberised feet on the base which helps it grip on shiny surfaces such as a desk and helps minimise any vibrations whilst the discs are being read. In terms of the casing, the finish seems ok for the price too with a matt underside, shiny sides and a sort of brushed diamond effect top which catches the light in quite a pleasant way. All in all this is just what I was looking for and for quite reasonable price.

Bought to use for exercise DVDs - Highly impressed with this little gadget. Was worried at first it wouldn’t work with my Mac and Apple systems, but have had zero issues. Didn’t need to install any other software - just plug in and click play! Note: I have only used this for basic DVDs - it won’t work for blu ray and I have not used for CDs.

I have been looking for an external Drive for my MacBook for ages, this Antika Drive is the best ever. Works perfectly straight from the box. Highly recommended.

Esta bien

Klappt alles prima, habe mich gefreut, dass es so etwas noch gibt, weil mein internes Laufwerk nicht mehr funktioniert hat

Funziona bene scrive pure RW

Great product and a very good price with fast delivery.

deze is erg handig en mooi namens mijn gebruik gesproken