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ASUS ZenDrive U8M

EXPAND THE LAPTOP OF TOMORROW

Ultraslim External DVD Drive & Writer

USB-C interface
M-DSIC support
Drag-and-burn

Zen-inspired Ultraslim Design

ASUS 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 Laptop

USB-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 Generations

ASUS 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 Solution

ASUS 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

ASUS ZenDrive U8M (SDRW-08U8M-U). Product color: Black, Disc loading type: Tray, Mounting: Horizontal. Purpose: Desktop/Laptop, Optical drive type: DVD±RW, Interface: USB Type-C. DVD+R write speed: 8x, CD-R write speed: 24x, CD-RW write speed: 24x. CD-R read speed: 24x, CD-ROM read speed: 24x, DVD+R read speed: 8x. 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...

Internal	No
Product color	Black
Disc loading type	Tray
Mounting	Horizontal
Purpose	Desktop/Laptop
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
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
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
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
Width	5.33" (135.5 mm)
Depth	5.61" (142.5 mm)
Height	0.547" (13.9 mm)
Weight	8.29 oz (235 g)
Bundled software	CyberLink Power2Go 8 CyberLink PowerBackup 2.6 Nero BackItUp E-Green
Harmonized System (HS) code	84717030