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Slim silver external CD DVD drive with USB Type-C cable attached

Fellowes ECD819-SU3 External CD DVD Drive USB 3.0 Type-C

SKU CH-K3X0-RKTYN

Slim, portable USB 3.0 Type-C drive reads, burns and rips CDs and DVDs at up to 24× CD and 8× DVD speeds with plug-and-play simplicity

  • Pieces100
  • SpecificationsSlim & Portable, Plug & Play, Reading & Burning & Ripping of
  • FeaturesSlim & Portable, Plug & Play, Reading & Burning & Ripping of
  • Plug & play setup with no driver installation required
  • USB 3.0 Type-C and Type-A ports deliver up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Reads and burns CDs at 24x and DVDs at 8x maximum
  • Works with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux and macOS
  • Over 600,000 units sold since 2015 from a trusted manufacturer

What this drive does and who buys it

The Fellowes ECD819-SU3 is an external optical drive that reads and writes CDs and DVDs over USB 3.0 Type-C. It serves laptop and desktop users who still need to install software from disc, rip audio CDs, burn backups or view medical images. The drive is not for buyers who want Blu-ray or 4K disc support.

Sustained transfer and thermal behaviour

Advanced USB 3.0 circuitry delivers up to 5 Gbps for consistent throughput during long burn or rip sessions. The mechanism maintains quiet, reliable operation without the speed drops that can appear on lesser drives after extended use. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 ports preserves functionality on older machines.

Build, connectors and daily use

A slim, portable chassis makes the unit easy to carry in a laptop bag. Two integrated cables provide both USB Type-A and Type-C plugs so no separate adapter is required. Plug-and-play detection works on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Linux and all macOS versions; Chromebooks, TVs, cars, projectors and tablets are not supported.

Highlights

  • Plug & play setup with no driver installation required
  • USB 3.0 Type-C and Type-A ports deliver up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Reads and burns CDs at 24x and DVDs at 8x maximum
  • Works with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux and macOS
  • Over 600,000 units sold since 2015 from a trusted manufacturer

Specifications

BrandFellowes
ModelECD819-SU3
Part NumberECD819-SU3
Pieces100
SpecificationsSlim & Portable, Plug & Play, Reading & Burning & Ripping of CDs DVDs, Real USB 3.0 High-Speed, Backward Compatible with USB 2.0, Max 24xCD / 8xDVD, 5 gigabits_per_second, External Optical Drive, ECD819-SU3, ROOFULL, Black, Plastic, Metal, 2 year warranty
FeaturesSlim & Portable, Plug & Play, Reading & Burning & Ripping of CDs DVDs, Real USB 3.0 High-Speed, Backward Compatible with USB 2.0

Questions about this item

How much noise and heat does the USB 3.0 Type-C drive produce when running all day?

The drive delivers consistent, quiet and reliable performance for reading, burning and copying discs during extended use.

What must I already own for the USB 3.0 Type-C drive to work?

A computer running Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Linux or macOS with a USB 3.0 Type-A or Type-C port is required.

Will the USB 3.0 Type-C drive work alongside my older USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, it is backward compatible with USB 2.0, so it functions on older ports at the lower speed.

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