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Slim rectangular portable DVD writer in matte black finish with USB cable attached

Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology DVSMPUV8U3B 8x portable DVD drive

SKU CH-CV2S-4FGGX MPN DVSMPUV8U3B

Bus-powered 8x DVD writer reads and writes CDs at 24x and supports M-DISC archival media

  • Plays CDs and DVDs at up to 24x read speed
  • Writes DVDs at 6x and rewrites at 8x with double-layer support
  • M-DISC ready for long-term archival storage
  • USB 3.2 bus-powered — no external adapter needed
  • Works with Windows 10, 11 and macOS 10.15 out of the box

Portable DVD writer for thin notebooks

The Buffalo Technology DVSMPUV8U3B is an external DVD writer powered entirely through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A connection. It reads CDs at 24x and DVDs at 8x, while writing DVDs at up to 6x and rewriting at 8x. M-DISC support allows archival-grade burns for long-term data preservation.

Plug-in setup with a second cable for marginal ports

Installation requires only the included USB cable on most systems; a supplemental DC cable is supplied for notebooks whose ports cannot deliver enough current. Windows 8.1 through 11 and macOS 10.15 are supported, and CyberLink Media software is bundled for disc authoring. No internal mounting or driver hunting is involved.

Steady 8x reads during long sessions

Because the drive is bus-powered, sustained DVD reads at 8x remain stable as long as the host port maintains the USB 3.2 Gen 1 current budget. The slim 0.6 in profile adds negligible thermal mass, so extended write cycles at 6x do not trigger throttling. Performance scales down only if the host port current drops below specification.

Highlights

  • Plays CDs and DVDs at up to 24x read speed
  • Writes DVDs at 6x and rewrites at 8x with double-layer support
  • M-DISC ready for long-term archival storage
  • USB 3.2 bus-powered — no external adapter needed
  • Works with Windows 10, 11 and macOS 10.15 out of the box

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the drive is working after connecting it via USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type A?

The drive is bus powered, so it should spin up immediately when plugged in; open CyberLink Media or File Explorer and verify a disc is recognised at up to 24x CD or 8x DVD read speed.

What accessories come in the box and what must I provide separately?

Included are the MediaStation DVD-Writer, a USB cable, a DC cable and a quick setup guide; no external power adapter is required because the unit draws power from the host port.

Which operating-system version should I choose for best compatibility with this model?

The drive supports Windows 8.1, 8.1 x64, 10, 10 x64, 11 and macOS 10.15, so select the version matching your computer's OS.

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