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Gray ultra-slim external CD/DVD drive with USB 3.0 hub, Type-C port, four USB-A ports, two card slots

ARCTIC

ARCTIC 2 in 1 accessory USB 3.0 hub CD/DVD drive Gray

SKU CH-73S8-F7JK7

An external CD/DVD burner with a built-in USB 3.0 hub adding four USB-A ports, one Type-C port and two card slots for Windows 10, 11, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP, Linux and Mac

  • Read, write and burn CDs or DVDs with the built-in optical drive
  • Connect up to four USB-A peripherals through the integrated hub
  • Add a USB-C device via the dedicated Type-C port
  • Transfer files directly from TF or SD cards using the two card slots
  • Works with Windows 10, 11, 8.1 and Mac computers

All-in-one USB 3.0 hub and optical drive

This single grey unit combines an external CD/DVD burner with a multi-port hub for laptops and desktops. It reads and writes CDs and DVDs while adding four USB-A ports, one USB-C port and two TF/SD card slots. The device works with Windows 10, 11, 8.1 and earlier versions as well as Linux and Apple Mac computers including M1 and M2 models. An extra power cable is included for systems that cannot supply enough current over a single port.

Bus-powered operation with supplemental cable

The drive draws power from the host USB 3.0 connection during normal reading and writing tasks. If a Windows 10 or 11 machine fails to recognise the device, the supplied auxiliary power cable resolves the issue by providing additional current. No separate AC adapter is required, so the unit stays portable and quiet in everyday use. Power consumption scales with disc activity and the number of attached peripherals.

Hub ports expand connectivity instantly

The four USB-A ports let you attach a mouse, keyboard, flash drive and external storage simultaneously. The USB-C port supports newer accessories and the dual card slots accept TF and SD media for direct photo or video import. All ports function while the optical drive is active, removing the need for a separate dock. No bundled burning or playback software is included; the operating system handles those tasks natively.

Highlights

  • Read, write and burn CDs or DVDs with the built-in optical drive
  • Connect up to four USB-A peripherals through the integrated hub
  • Add a USB-C device via the dedicated Type-C port
  • Transfer files directly from TF or SD cards using the two card slots
  • Works with Windows 10, 11, 8.1 and Mac computers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the USB 3.0 hub CD/DVD drive and what step do users often miss?

Plug the main USB cable into the computer; if Windows 10 or 11 does not recognise the drive, connect the extra power cable to supply sufficient power.

What parts of the 2 in 1 accessory will need replacement over time?

The internal optical pickup that reads and writes CDs and DVDs is the component most likely to wear out after extended burning or ripping sessions.

Which limit appears first when the hub runs at full speed for a long period?

The USB 3.0 interface caps sustained throughput at its 5 Gbit/s signalling rate, so total bandwidth across the four USB-A ports, the Type-C port and the two card slots cannot exceed that ceiling.

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