What it is
The ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U Lite is an external optical disc drive capable of reading and writing DVD±RW discs via USB 2.0.
Who it's for
Suitable for users who still rely on physical media for data backup, software installation, or media playback on desktops or laptops without built-in drives.
Why it's good
This black drive mounts horizontally and connects easily through USB 2.0, requiring no internal installation. It’s compact and lightweight for occasional use.
When to choose it
Choose this model if you need a basic, portable DVD burner with straightforward plug-and-play operation, especially on Windows systems.
Specifications
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Disc loading type | Tray |
| Product colour | Black |
| Mounting | Horizontal |
| Internal | No |
| Performance | |
| Purpose | Desktop/Laptop |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Optical disc diameter | 80,120 mm |
| Disc types supported | CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW |
| Writing speed | |
| DVD+R M-DISC write speed | 4x |
| DVD-RW write speed | 6x |
| DVD-R write speed | 8x |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed | 6x |
| DVD+RW write speed | 8x |
| DVD+R write speed | 8x |
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed | 6x |
| CD-RW write speed | 24x |
| CD-R write speed | 24x |
| CD write speed | 24x |
| Reading speed | |
| DVD+R M-DISC read speed | 8x |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed | 8x |
| DVD-RW read speed | 8x |
| DVD-ROM read speed | 8x |
| DVD-R read speed | 8x |
| DVD+RW read speed | 8x |
| DVD+R read speed | 8x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed | 8x |
| CD-ROM read speed | 24x |
| CD-R read speed | 24x |
| CD read speed | 24x |
| Access time | |
| DVD drive average random access time | 160 ms |
| CD-ROM drive average random access time | 140 ms |
| Optical drive | |
| Disc loading type | Tray |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Optical disc diameter | 80,120 mm |
| Mounting | Horizontal |
| Disc types supported | CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW |
| Internal | No |
| Record modes | |
| Track-at-once (TAO) | Yes |
| Session-at-once (SAO) | Yes |
| Sequential writing | Yes |
| Random write | Yes |
| Packet writing | Yes |
| Disc-at-once (DAO) | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 80% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -30 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 142 mm |
| Weight | 280 g |
| Height | 20 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm |
| Software | |
| Bundled software | Cyberlink Power2Go 7 E-Green |
| System requirements | |
| Minimum RAM | 512 MB |
| Minimum processor | Intel Pentium 4, 2.0GHz, AMD Athlon™ 2100+ |
| Minimum storage drive space | 10 GB |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Mac OS X 10.5 |
| Power | |
| Power requirements | 5V |
| Packaging content | |
| Bundled software | Cyberlink Power2Go 7 E-Green |
| Technical details | |
| Purpose | Desktop/Laptop |
| Product colour | Black |
| USB required | Yes |
| Number of products included | 1 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717030 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | EAR99 |
| Other features | |
| Number of optical discs | 1 discs |
| Power requirements | 5V |
| Minimum RAM | 512 MB |
| Minimum processor | Intel Pentium 4, 2.0GHz, AMD Athlon™ 2100+ |
| Minimum storage drive space | 10 GB |
| USB required | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Number of products included | 1 pc(s) |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Mac OS X 10.5 |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717030 |
Please contact us to check device compatibility and availability before placing your order.