Haiway
Haiway External DVD Drive
Bottom line: The Haiway External DVD Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the accessories category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Haiway's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Haiway External DVD Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the accessories category. Haiway's accessories 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 accessories 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- 【External CD/DVD Drive In Needed】- With the trend towards portable and lightweight designs, most laptops do not have a built-in CD/DVD drive. Haiway upgrade USB3.0&Type-C USB DVD drive is an excellent solution for reading, writing, and burning CDs and DVDs. You can use it to listen to music, watch movies, data backup or install software/ system/ games, etc. No need for additional drivers. PLUG and PLAY.
- 【High Speed Data Transfer】- Haiway CD DVD Burner compatible with USB 3.0 & Type-C interfaces which bring users faster data transmission speed (up to Maximum of 5Gbps) and more stable performance with strong fault tolerance. The cd drive offers Max 8x DVD Read Speed and Max 24x CD Write/Read speed, provide higher stability, faster reaction, less time waiting, and greater user experience.
- 【5 IN 1 USB HUB Drive】- Our external drive can not only burn and read CD DVD, but also can be used as a external laptop usb hub, including 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 TF slot ,1 SD card slot and 1 micro USB Port, compatible with usb hard drive, limited/wireless mouse & keyboard, computer radiator and other usb computer accessories, The card slot are perfect for transferring photo and video files by your camera from cards to your computer(Note: SD port and TF port cannot be used at the same time)
- 【Wide Compatibility】- Haiway External DVD Drive Player Reader Writer Burner supports various systems: Microsoft Windows 11/10/ 8.1/ 7/Vista/ XP. Linux Os, Mac Os; And various devices: Laptop, Desktop, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini and etc. For the desktops, Please connect the device to the USB port of the motherboard for normal use.(NOTE: DO NOT support Chromebook, TV, iPad, Truck and Car).
- 【Extra Power Supply Cord】- Come with power supply cord, no power shortages problem anymore. In case the USB port on your computer can't supply enough power for this device through a single data cable. (Please do not use the power supply cord alone.)
- 【Special Design with LED Light】- Haiway ultra slim CD Burner focuses on fashionable design, exquisite pattern, high-end atmosphere with LED light. This external disk drive is also a great gift idea for hobbyists who collect CDs and DVDs.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Haiway |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Media Speed | 24x(CD)/8x(DVD) |
| Connectivity | Wireless, USB |
| Model Number | HUB-DD001 |
| Compatibility | PC, Mac, Linux |
| Built-In Media | 1* External CD/DVD Drive for Laptop, 1* USB Power Supply Cable, 1* User Manual |
| Connection Type | Wireless |
| Special Feature | Extra 2 USB3.0 Input Ports, Plug & Play, SD & micro-SD Card Reader, Support Reading & Burning & Ripping, USB 3.0 & USB-C Dual Connectors |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 megabits_per_second |
| Enclosure Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Plastic |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type A, USB 3.0 Type C |
| Additional Features | Extra 2 USB3.0 Input Ports, Plug & Play, SD & micro-SD Card Reader, Support Reading & Burning & Ripping, USB 3.0 & USB-C Dual Connectors |
| Customer Package Type | Carton packaging |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.29"L x 6.06"W x 0.78"H |
| Specific Uses For Product | reading movies, playing music, burning and ripping discs, copying photos, installing software/games/system, backing up data |
| Full listing title | Haiway External DVD Drive, USB CD Burner with USB Hub & SD/TF Card Slots | Plug & play, Portable CD DVD +/-RW Drive, Read & burn CD/DVD, cd dvd burner for Laptop Mac, PC, for Windows, macOS and Linux |
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