MITSUMI
Mitsumi - Mitsumi 54X Ide Cd-Rom Drive - FX5401W
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Mitsumi - Mitsumi 54X Ide Cd-Rom Drive - FX5401W is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category, priced around $32.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Warranty Included
- ✓ Backed by MITSUMI's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
CD-ROM DRIVE, FX5401W, (MITS-CD1)
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Mitsumi - Mitsumi 54X Ide Cd-Rom Drive - FX5401W using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. MITSUMI's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Key Features
- Warranty Included
Full Specifications
| Brand | MITSUMI |
|---|---|
| Model Number | FX-5401W |
| Mfr Part Number | FX5401W |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Item Part Number | FX5401WBULK |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Hardware Interface | IDE |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Hard Disk Description | Ide |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04018993454010 |
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Mitsumi - Mitsumi 54X Ide Cd-Rom Drive - FX5401W is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.
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