ZenDrive U9M is an ultra-slim external DVD Writer which supports USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces, provides two cables to allow data transmission including PC. Its sophisticated Zen-inspired design with concentric-circle hairline finish demonstrated the aesthetics of technology. ZenDrive U9M packages its function in a minimalist design, featuring an ultra-slim 13 mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics to any computer setup. The simplicity of design, making it the perfect companion to thin and light laptops.
ZenDrive U9M is an ultra-slim external DVD Writer which supports USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces, provides two cables to allow data transmission including PC. Its sophisticated Zen-inspired design with concentric-circle hairline finish demonstrated the aesthetics of technology. ZenDrive U9M packages its function in a minimalist design, featuring an ultra-slim 13 mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics to any computer setup. The simplicity of design, making it the perfect companion to thin and light laptops.
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The lowest price for Asus ZenDrive U9M SDRW-08U9M-U 8x DVDRW USB-C External Optical Silver right now is $73.33 at PB Tech, compared across 3 retailers.
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Prices last updated 18 July 2026.
Asus ZenDrive U9M SDRW-08U9M-U 8x DVDRW USB-C External Optical Silver
ZenDrive U9M is an ultra-slim external DVD Writer which supports USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces, provides two cables to allow data transmission including PC. Its sophisticated Zen-inspired design with concentric-circle hairline finish demonstrated the aesthetics of technology. ZenDrive U9M packages its function in a minimalist design, featuring an ultra-slim 13 mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics to any computer setup. The simplicity of design, making it the perfect companion to thin and light laptops.
ZenDrive U9M is an ultra-slim external DVD Writer which supports USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces, provides two cables to allow data transmission including PC. Its sophisticated Zen-inspired design with concentric-circle hairline finish demonstrated the aesthetics of technology. ZenDrive U9M packages its function in a minimalist design, featuring an ultra-slim 13 mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics to any computer setup. The simplicity of design, making it the perfect companion to thin and light laptops.
Last updated at 18/07/2026 02:03:23
ASUS ZenDrive U9M SDRW-08U9M-U 8x DVDRW USB-C External Optical DVD Writer - Black
Delivery between 22–27 July $9
ASUS ZenDrive U9M External USB-A/C DVD Drive - Silver
Delivery between 21–30 July $11.64
ASUS ZenDrive U3M - Ultra-Slim External DVD Writer, USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C Interface, Compatible with Windows 11 and macOS, M-DISC Support,
Delivery between 22–26 July $15.52
originally posted on asus.com
DVD/CD Re-Writer.I was looking for a burner as my new laptop did not come with one and after looking around to see what was on offer I opted for this oneThe drive is compact and looks cool, it comes with two USB cables and bundled softwareThe drive was easy to set up but to be honest you are better not installing the software as it's crippled.The item cable could do with being longer as s due to my laptop's layout I couldn't sit the drive beside the laptop.After talking with support they have me several options which they said would sort things out,I had to buy two cables in the end and I am set to go.I have burned a couple of DVDs without problem.I am very happy with my purchase and I would recommend this product.One last thing the drive works with Windows ... MoreDVD/CD Re-Writer.I was looking for a burner as my new laptop did not come with one and after looking around to see what was on offer I opted for this oneThe drive is compact and looks cool, it comes with two USB cables and bundled softwareThe drive was easy to set up but to be honest you are better not installing the software as it's crippled.The item cable could do with being longer as s due to my laptop's layout I couldn't sit the drive beside the laptop.After talking with support they have me several options which they said would sort things out,I had to buy two cables in the end and I am set to go.I have burned a couple of DVDs without problem.I am very happy with my purchase and I would recommend this product.One last thing the drive works with Windows 11 without any problems.
originally posted on asus.com
At first my Mac Mini M1 did not seem to find the ZenDrive U9M or read my audio CD, but I had my CD in label down, like in my previous reader. I looked up the manual online, which said to put in CDs lable up. *Then* my Mac Mini found the ZenDrive and automatically opened the audio file! So Mac OS is compatable with ZenDrive after all.
originally posted on scan.co.uk
This external DVD writer work just as described, plug in the cable and it spins up. It's feels quite robust when you hold in your hand. The only downside is the usb type connection, the description states it's USB C compatible which is true but not by using a USB C cable! The drive does not have a USB C socket but a USB micro A . The suppled adapter cable is required to connect it to your computer USB C Socket. This setup was a bit of pain as my USB C connector is at the rear of my computer case and I use long USB C to USB C cables to attach devices. I have no idea why Asus could not have a USB C socket on the device?
| Boxed Weight | 0.33 |
ASUS ZenDrive U9M SDRW-08U9M-U 8x DVDRW USB-C External Optical DVD Writer - Black
Delivery between 22–27 July $9
ASUS ZenDrive U9M External USB-A/C DVD Drive - Silver
Delivery between 21–30 July $11.64
ASUS ZenDrive U3M - Ultra-Slim External DVD Writer, USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C Interface, Compatible with Windows 11 and macOS, M-DISC Support,
Delivery between 22–26 July $15.52
DVD/CD Re-Writer.I was looking for a burner as my new laptop did not come with one and after looking around to see what was on offer I opted for this oneThe drive is compact and looks cool, it comes with two USB cables and bundled softwareThe drive was easy to set up but to be honest you are better not installing the software as it's crippled.The item cable could do with being longer as s due to my laptop's layout I couldn't sit the drive beside the laptop.After talking with support they have me several options which they said would sort things out,I had to buy two cables in the end and I am set to go.I have burned a couple of DVDs without problem.I am very happy with my purchase and I would recommend this product.One last thing the drive works with Windows ... MoreDVD/CD Re-Writer.I was looking for a burner as my new laptop did not come with one and after looking around to see what was on offer I opted for this oneThe drive is compact and looks cool, it comes with two USB cables and bundled softwareThe drive was easy to set up but to be honest you are better not installing the software as it's crippled.The item cable could do with being longer as s due to my laptop's layout I couldn't sit the drive beside the laptop.After talking with support they have me several options which they said would sort things out,I had to buy two cables in the end and I am set to go.I have burned a couple of DVDs without problem.I am very happy with my purchase and I would recommend this product.One last thing the drive works with Windows 11 without any problems.
At first my Mac Mini M1 did not seem to find the ZenDrive U9M or read my audio CD, but I had my CD in label down, like in my previous reader. I looked up the manual online, which said to put in CDs lable up. *Then* my Mac Mini found the ZenDrive and automatically opened the audio file! So Mac OS is compatable with ZenDrive after all.
This external DVD writer work just as described, plug in the cable and it spins up. It's feels quite robust when you hold in your hand. The only downside is the usb type connection, the description states it's USB C compatible which is true but not by using a USB C cable! The drive does not have a USB C socket but a USB micro A . The suppled adapter cable is required to connect it to your computer USB C Socket. This setup was a bit of pain as my USB C connector is at the rear of my computer case and I use long USB C to USB C cables to attach devices. I have no idea why Asus could not have a USB C socket on the device?
After having to return a similar LG product because it wouldn’t work with my Mac mini having Apple silicon- I tried this one. I haven’t burned anything yet, but I’ve copied some files. I can use software to open the drawer, but I have to manually close it. Can ASUS provide a firmware update for macOS Sonoma 14.1.2 (current version). I really don’t want to return this one either and go to yet another competitor. Thanks!
ASUS ZenDrive external 8X USB 2.0 drive is plug and play to install on PC. It supports audio CD, video CD, DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM (SL/DL), DVD-RAM, DVD video. USB type-C and type-A cables are included. It comes with a CD for bundled software such as Nero BackitUp. It also says it supports Mac OS X 10.6 and above.So far I have not encountered any issues with the Drive and the 8X speed is good.
I bought a new computer in November and in April when I wanted to do our taxes, I discovered the disk drive did not work.So, I went to the Best Buy website and ordered this unit.It worked wonderfully !I had my taxes done in no time !!It even supplies two different hookup cables.This is very handy, otherwise you might run allaround trying to find the right cable.Very satisfied with it.
This external optical drive plays DVDs as it should. However, the DVD burning software that came with it has a major flaw. My new Windows 11 pc has a built-in optical drive. I bought this external drive so I could copy DVDs that I make of my personal photos with ease. These are not illegal copies of copy protected copyrighted material. The drive came with the Power2Go 8 burning software program. I loaded the program on my computer and tried using it to copy my own non-copy protected DVDs. Even though I loaded a blank DVD+R into the receiving drive the Power2Go program kept telling me that a CD and not a DVD was in the drive. There was no way of correcting this. I tried going online to find a solution. No luck. I downloaded the software manual but that doesn't ... MoreThis external optical drive plays DVDs as it should. However, the DVD burning software that came with it has a major flaw. My new Windows 11 pc has a built-in optical drive. I bought this external drive so I could copy DVDs that I make of my personal photos with ease. These are not illegal copies of copy protected copyrighted material. The drive came with the Power2Go 8 burning software program. I loaded the program on my computer and tried using it to copy my own non-copy protected DVDs. Even though I loaded a blank DVD+R into the receiving drive the Power2Go program kept telling me that a CD and not a DVD was in the drive. There was no way of correcting this. I tried going online to find a solution. No luck. I downloaded the software manual but that doesn't address the problem. I give this two device stars because the drive does seem to work. I would have given it five if I could use it for the purpose I bought it for.
Purchased to use with Macbook Air mp2 and it plays my DVDs fine. There is a lag in replay after rewinding, about 10-20 seconds. So you have to be patient and just let it ride.The manual tells you this, but when using on an macbook, you cannot eject the DVD/CD by pressing the button on the Zen Drive. You have to search on your macbook for the eject function.The disc tray seems a bit flimsy only in that it isn't fully solid on the bottom, so I've been careful.Considered returning it for my $35 back, but the inconvenience of commuting to do that outweighed the relatively minor issues with it.
Having had to return an LG external BR because it wouldn't work w/my Mac mini, I thought that I'd give this Asus a try. Woohoo! It works! Yes, this model doesn't do BR, but it works! Thanks Asus for keeping the Mac user in mind, and enabling this to work with Apple Silicon. Woohoo!
Yes, you can playback DVDs with this ASUS EXTERNAL CD/DVD writer. And while the tray is still empty, you can use the onscreen display to eject it, but when it’s actually loaded, that method doesn’t work, so it has to be manually ejected using a pin via the pinhole. Haven’t tried burning a disc with it yet, but it’s possible that it’s a similar maneuver. I’m only using this with my Mac mini having Apple silicon- so at least it works! You’d have to experiment with Mac versions of playback software for satisfactory results. So can ASUS update the firmware so that this is 100% operational with latest macOS? The unit comes with 2 cables; I’m using the USB-C.
| Boxed Weight | 0.33 |
