10 Best External Bluray Drives for Ripping

Fewer computers have built-in optical drives, so external disc drives have become the alternative for reading, writing, and playing back disc media.

we’ve put together a collection of the best External Bluray Drives that are currently available on the market. To help you find the perfect External Bluray Drive among a wide variety of options, we constantly update our collection with new and trending models.

10 Best External Bluray Drives

Based on dozens of customer reviews and ratings, the followings are the top 10 best-selling External Bluray Drives:

#	Preview	Product	Price
1		LG Electronics 6X Blu Ray Writer 8X DVD Writer +/- RW USB 2.0 Super Multi Ultra Slim Portable with…	$89.99	View Product
2		External Bluray DVD Drive, MthsTec USB 3.0 and Type-C Blu-Ray Burner DVD Burner 3D Slim Optical…	$89.99	View Product
3		ASUS Powerful Blu-ray Drive with 16x Writing Speed and USB 3.0 for Both Mac/PC Optical Drive…	$139.99	View Product
4		Verbatim External Slimline Blu-Ray DVD CD Writer USB 3.0 M-Disc Ready Compatible with Windows and…	$119.99	View Product
5		Pioneer BDR-XD07B Portable Burner & DVD Player – 6X Slim External BDXL, BD, DVD & CD Drive for…	$164.99	View Product
6		External Blu Ray DVD Drive USB 3.0, Bluray Burner Reader BD CD DVD RW ROM for iMac PC MacOS Windows	$72.99	View Product
7		External Blu ray Drive Compatible with DVD BD Drive Portable 3D Blu ray Burner with USB3.0 and…	$67.90	View Product
8		Archgon Premium Aluminum External USB 3.0 UHD 4K Blu-Ray Writer Super Drive for PC and Mac	$124.49	View Product
9		5 in 1 External bluray Drive, USB3.0 Type-C Bluay blueray Drive Slim Optical CD DVD Drive Burner…	$99.99	View Product
10		External Blu ray Drive DVD/BD Player Read/Write Portable Blu-ray Drive USB 3.0 and Type-C DVD Burner…	$69.99	View Product

Top Rated External Bluray Drive Reviews

Since we’ve mentioned 10 different models of External Bluray Drives on the above list, it may be difficult for you to find the right one for your needs. This is why we listed the key features of each of these External Bluray Drives below:

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LG Electronics 6X Blu Ray Writer 8X DVD Writer +/- RW USB 2.0 Super Multi Ultra Slim Portable with M-DISC Support (Black) WP50NB40

$89.99

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Product Highlights:

• Drive Type: External Slim Portable Blu-ray Writer
• Interface: USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s)
• Buffer Memory: 4 MB
• Write: CD-R: 24X, CD-RW: 16X, DVDR SL/DL: 8X, DVDRW: 8X/6X, DVD-RAM: 5X, BD-R SL/DL: 6X, BD-RE SL/DL/TL: 2X
• Read: CD-R/RW/ROM: 24X, DVD-ROM: 8X, BD-ROM SL/DL: 6X.Sustained transfer rate BD-ROM 26.97 MB/s

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External Bluray DVD Drive, MthsTec USB 3.0 and Type-C Blu-Ray Burner DVD Burner 3D Slim Optical Bluray CD DVD Drive Compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10, MacOS for MacBook, Laptop, Desktop

$89.99

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Product Highlights:

• ✔ Latest HD Burning Technology — The external blu ray drive has a larger storage capacity and a faster reading and recording speed. Blu-ray reading speeds are up to 6x, DVDs up to 8x, and CDs up to 24x. Supports 8.5G 4.7G 700M CD DVD burning capabilities. Advanced high speed 3.0 interface,up to a maximum of 5Gbps(6X faster than 2.0(480Mbps)) & Type-C interface has strong error correction ability, impact resistance, low noise and low power consumption.
• ✔ Wide Compatiblity — This USB 3.0 & type-c blu ray drive can be used in laptops/ desktops/ Macbook. And compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10, Mac OS. Support 3D Player and enjoy clarity to Nearly 4K quality.(Note: The Bluray DVD Drive does not play 4K Ultra HD Discs). Make sure the playback software on your computer must support the Blu-ray format. Download the “Cyberlink BD&3D Advisor”, start to perform testing, it will tell you a result if your computer support playing blu ray or 3D.
• ✔ Fashional Light Design — When you use the external blu ray burner to burn and play your favorite BDs/DVDs, the drive will have a beautiful lanter change on the top. It’s so cool to use this external optical drive at night.
• ✔ Easy to Use — The MthsTec external bluray burner can read and write CD, DVD, BD. Powered by USB or TYPE-C, no separate power supply is required. The body has an eject button, no need to install any drivers. Simply press the eject button and place the disc into, and plug the Blu-ray DVD drive into your computer USB interface. Then you can enjoy the wonderful time.

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ASUS Powerful Blu-ray Drive with 16x Writing Speed and USB 3.0 for Both Mac/PC Optical Drive BW-16D1X-U

$139.99

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Product Highlights:

• Super-fast 16X Blu-ray writing speed with BDXL support that supports data storage up to 128 GB
• Cloud backup solution for Android devices. Supported operating system is windows 10, windows 8, windows 7, windows vista, windows xp and mac os x 10. 6 or higher
• MacOS and Windows Compatiblity via USB 3. 0 (USB 3. 1 Gen1) connection. Temperature Operating : 5 ℃ to 40 ℃
• Diamond-shaped design for luxury look and clean aesthetics
• Cyber Link Power2Go 8 disc-burning process with optional encryption functionality for extra private files protection

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Verbatim External Slimline Blu-Ray DVD CD Writer USB 3.0 M-Disc Ready Compatible with Windows and Mac – Metallic Black

$119.99

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Product Highlights:

• Compact and lightweight External Blu-ray CD and DVD Writer in a genuine metal housing
• Compatible with all common CD, DVD, and Blu-ray formats and M-Disc Ready; USB 3.0 powered
• Features Nero Burn & Archive software to help you successfully organize, burn and archive your important files; software compatible with Windows operating systems only
• Read and write CD’s, DVD’s and Blu-ray discs any time, any place; Blu-ray movie playback requires Blu-ray playback software (not included)
• Verbatim has been a trusted brand since 1969 and guarantees this product with a 2-Year Limited Warranty

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Pioneer BDR-XD07B Portable Burner & DVD Player – 6X Slim External BDXL, BD, DVD & CD Drive for Windows & Mac w/ 3.0 USB – CD Player -Write & Read on Laptop or Desktop w/Carry Case (Black)

$164.99

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Product Highlights:

• One of the World’s Smallest & Lightest Blu Ray Player – This BD/DVD/CD external optical drive & burner is one of the smallest & lightest in the world, supporting BDXL and M-Disc. The ultra-compact USB 3.0 Blu-ray player allows you to read and write to all BDXL discs (including BD-R triple-layer 100GB media, BD-R quad-layer 128GB media, and BD-RE triple-layer 100GB media) as well as Blu-ray discs. Weighing only 8.1oz, the Pioneer burner can be powered directly via USB (no AC adaptor required).
• Cyberlink Software Included – Includes award-winning playback software that will upscale standard-definition content to high-definition quality. PowerDirector 10 LE allows you to import your home movies, edit them, and then upload them to social media sites. Power2Go 8 gives you the ability to burn your valuable files to Blu-ray (including triple and quad layer BDXL discs), DVD or CD media. *Software for Windows only. Mac OS Software is sold separately.
• Multisystem Additions for Smart Sound & Display Experience – Featuring PowerRead, Auto Quiet mode, and PureRead3+ combo. PowerRead can provide smoother movie playback when a disc has fingerprints or minor surface scratches. Auto Quiet mode intelligently adjusts the disc rotation speed to reduce noise (best while streaming movies, recording, or listening to music), and PureRead3+ automatically adjusts the drive parameters to minimize speakers’ sound glitches during music playback.
• More Storage & Faster Speeds – Buy this electronics device and get up to 156% more data storage capacity than a 50GB Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc. One BD-R DL disc can hold the same amount of data as 10 DVDs (single-layer). One QL disc can hold the same amount of data as 27 DVDs (single-layer). 6×2 writing on BD-R single-layer and dual-layer discs. 4x writing on BD-R triple-layer and quad-layer discs.
• All-Inclusive Premium Bundle – The blu ray burner & player machine includes the Pioneer BDR-XD07B BluRay Burner, Instruction Guide, CyberLink Media Suite 10 for Windows download key, USB cable, warranty card, and premium protective carry case to ensure that your new external drive stays in great condition, and portable, all at a reasonable price.

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External Blu Ray DVD Drive USB 3.0, Bluray Burner Reader BD CD DVD RW ROM for iMac PC MacOS Windows

$72.99

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Product Highlights:

• The Blu Ray dvd drive can read blu ray discs. It read CD discs at up to 24x, DVD disc at up to 8x, and Blu-Ray disc at up to 6x. The external Blu-ray Reader supports 8.5G 4.7G 700M normal CD DVD burning capabilities.
• Your computer or notebook need satisfy following requirements: Download Testing Software”Cyberlink BD&3D Advisor”,install it on your computer, start to perform testing,it will tell you a result if your computer support playing blu ray or 3D
• Supports 3D Blu-ray Disc ,enjoy clarity to Nearly 4K quality.(Note: The Bluray DVD Drive does not play 4K Ultra HD Discs).. Support WIN XP，VISATA，WIN7，WIN8，WIN10, MAC OS. Blu-ray Player software recommendation: Wiondows(PowerDVD/AnyDVD),MAC OS(MAC Blu-ray Player)[Player software is NOT included.]
• Backward compatible with USB2.0/USB1.0, stable data transmission speed, up to a maximum of 5Gbps.Stronger error-correcting ability.Please plug charging cable by 5V 1A or 2.1A plug when play blu ray discs,plug USB 3.0 cable directly into notebook usb port or Motherboard USB interface of PC
• this CD DVD ROW Blu-ray burner writer enjoys 180 days money-back and 12-month worry-free warranty

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External Blu ray Drive Compatible with DVD BD Drive Portable 3D Blu ray Burner with USB3.0 and Type-C Port Suitable Bluray for Win XP/8/10/11 MacOS for MacBook PC Blu-ray Drives Black

$67.90

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Product Highlights:

• Blu-ray external drives are compatible with BD-RE DL writing. It supports writing to BD-RE DL media with a maximum capacity of 50GB and ideal for backing up large amounts of data in your PC computer, such as movies, videos, photos, music data and system files.
• Blu-ray optical drive supports writing to M-DISC, an external long-life write-once optical storage medium, allowing you to back up data in your computer to a high M-DISC. Playback of dubbed terrestrial digital content, playback of AVCREC format files shot with camcorders, playback of AVCREC discs made with TV recorders, etc.
• The blu-ray drive hdmi is thin and light with a thickness of 1.6 cm. Easy to store in the bag! It is very convenient to carry a Blu-ray disc drive such as business trips, tourism, etc.
• n the other hands，External Blu-ray drive playback/writing software not included, please purchase separately. Recommended software are free Blu-ray playback software VLC Media Player, Leawo Blu-ray Player, Macgo Windows Blu-ray Player, PowerDVD Ultra, WinDVD Pro
• Note: Not Compatible with BD Burners, Tablet iPads, Surface Tablets, TVs, Projectors, Smartphone DVD Drives Compatible with External Blu-rays
• Our product provide a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year security guarantee. Normal usage If the Blu-ray drive fails externally, by presenting an Amazon order with the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it with an equivalent product free of charge within one year from the date of purchase.

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Archgon Premium Aluminum External USB 3.0 UHD 4K Blu-Ray Writer Super Drive for PC and Mac

$124.49

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Product Highlights:

• Premium external UHD 4K Blu-Ray Writer Super-Muti drive.
• Support M-DISC BD-R. CNC aluminum body.
• The UHD blu-ray drive can read UHD, read and write regular Blu-Ray, DVD, and CD with proper software. For regular blu-ray, DVD and CD, you can use whatever applicable software that come with your computer, or search for the proper software to install on your computer.For playback UHD blu-ray, we recommend using “CyberLink PowerDVD”. It is a 3rd party software that require additional purchase, and it is the only one that we found is reliable.
• Please make sure your equipment meet the CyberLink PowerDVD requirement by going through a test by search ” Ultra HD Blu-ray Advisor ” before purchase. Please note that Cyberlink PowerDVD currently has only PC version. For MAC users there is no suitable UHD blu-ray software yet to the best of our knowledge. So on Mac computer you can only play and write regular blu-ray, DVD, and CD but not the UHD.
• Do not use illegal downgrade firmware or playback software. It may damage the functionality of the UHD drive.

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5 in 1 External bluray Drive, USB3.0 Type-C Bluay blueray Drive Slim Optical CD DVD Drive Burner with SD/TF Card Reader/2 USB3.0 Hubs for pc Windows XP/7/8/10, MacOS, MacBook, Laptop, Desktop

$99.99

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Product Highlights:

• 【Multifunction】This 5-in-1 external blu ray drive supports 1 SD,1 TF card, 2 USB3.0 ports transfer or charging, also supports BD/DVD/CD disc read and DVD/CD write，can’t burn BD disc. You can copy music/movies/data files from SD/TF card or through 2 USB ports to computer, also from bluray player to SD/TF Card, USB hard drive/USB flash drive. ★NOTE: SD card and TF card can’t work at the same time, only choose one each time. Each of them can work well with the 2 USB3.0 ports at the same time.
• 【New Double Interface Design(Type-C&USB3.0) 】New Double Interface Design makes two different USB cables are combined in one, you can easily connect to a computer that requires Type-C or USB 3.0 interfaces. you won’t be annoyed by losing this little cable. And the two USB3.0 ports compatibled with USB C/USB3.0/USB2.0/USB1.0,just like a USB Hub(using for USB flash drive/Mouse/Keyboard/Hard drive/Phone etc)
• 【Plug and Play, No Need External Driver】No need to install external driver and it is powered by one USB cable. The body has an eject button. Simply press the eject button and place the disc into, and plug the Blu-ray DVD drive into your computer USB interface. Then you can enjoy the wonderful time.
• 【Wide Compatibility】This blu ray drive works well for Laptop/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air/PC/Windows10/8/7/Mac OS, support 3D Player and enjoy clarity to Nearly 4K quality. (Note: does not play 4K Ultra HD Discs). Make sure the playback software on your computer must support the Blu-ray format. Download the “Cyberlink BD&3D Advisor” to test. We recommend use professional blu ray software to play this product, such as PowerDVD and Macgo Blu-ray Player. [Package not include player software]

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External Blu ray Drive DVD/BD Player Read/Write Portable Blu-ray Drive USB 3.0 and Type-C DVD Burner 3D Blu RAL DriveCompatible with/Win7/Win8/Win10 Blu ray Burner

$69.99

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Product Highlights:

• [Easy to carry]: This external Blu-ray drive adopts USB3.0 interface. Transmission is faster and more efficient than USB2.0. The external Blu-ray burner is convenient to carry and store with USB3.0 interface, and it can be easily connected to a computer with USB 3.0 interface.
• 【Powerful function】: This external blu-ray drives has powerful storage capacity and fast reading speed. The reading speed ofexternal blu-ray drive is up to 6 times, DVD is up to 8 times, and CD is up to 24 times. external blu-ray drives The high-quality 3.0 port can reach up to 5Gbps, which is 6 times faster than 2.0.
• 【Strong compatibility】: This USB 3.0 external blu-ray drive can be used for laptop/desktop/Macbook. And compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10, Mac OS.external blu-ray drive Support 3D players Black widow and enjoy the clarity close . blu-ray drives Can readand DVD, CD and compatible with USB2.0 and USB3.0 terminals.
• 【Note】: blu ray burner do not play 4K Ultra HD discs. Make sure that the playback software on the computer must support the Blu-ray format. It is recommended to download the free software ““Cyber​​link BD&3D Advisor”，Install it on your computer and start the test. If your computer supports Blu-ray or 3D playback, it /will tell you the result。
• 【Reminder】: We are committed to usb blu-ray drive providing high-quality products, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we will reply you within 24 hours.

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Final Words

So, these are all of the Best External Bluray Drives available on the market. We hope this collection was helpful to find the right External Bluray Drive for the money. However, we recommend checking out the features, benefits, and problems of each of these External Bluray Drives before taking your decision.