If you’re like me, you have a large collection of movies on Blu-Ray. It’s great to be able to pop in a movie and watch it on my big screen TV, but sometimes I don’t want to unload all of the discs and haul them over to my TV. That’s where an external Blu Ray drive comes in handy.
You can easily connect it to your computer and watch your movies right on your desktop or laptop screen. Plus, they’re really affordable these days! Check out some of the best external Blu Ray drives below.
Best External Blu Ray Drives: Editor Recommended
Our Editor’s Best External Blu Ray Drives Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 1
ASUS Powerful Blu-ray Drive with 16x Writing Speed and USB 3.0 for Both Mac/PC Optical Drive BW-16D1X-U
- 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
$124.99
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Bestseller No. 2
5 in 1 External Blu Ray Drive, Portable Blu Ray Player with USB 3.0 Type-C, CD DVD Burner 3D Blu Ray with SD/TF Port, Blu Ray Drive Compatible with Windows Laptop Desktop, Bluray Player for PC
- High Performance: The Blu ray DVD drive has impressive high-performance capabilities. Its cutting-edge high-speed 3.0 interface and Type-C interface exhibit exceptional error correction capabilities, impact resistance, low noise, and low power consumption. It can read CDs at speeds of up to 24x, DVDs at up to 8x, and BDs at up to 6x. Additionally, the usb bluray drive external supports burning normal CDs and DVDs in sizes of 8.5GB, 4.7GB, and 700MB, as well as 3D discs.
- Multifunction Blu Ray Drive：This 5 in 1 blu ray player external offers versatile features, plug and play. It can read BD/DVD/CD discs and has 1 SD card slot, 1 TF card slot, and 2 USB 3.0 ports for data transfer or charging purposes. You can easily transfer music, blu ray uhd movies, and data files from SD cards, TF cards, or through the USB/Type-C ports to your computer. Additionally, you can transfer files from a external blu ray drive to an SD card, USB hard drive, or USB flash drive. Please note that you can only use either the SD card or the TF card at a time. However, both can function simultaneously with the 2 USB 3.0 ports.
- Portable Blu Ray Player: The unique design of our blu ray player for laptop combines both the drive and two different USB cables in one, and the usb bluray player features two concealed wire grooves that are specifically designed to store and carry both USB3.0 and Type-C interfaces. This feature helps users to easily store and transport the external usb blu ray drive without taking up too much space or risk losing one or both cables. The design is both stylish and functional, allowing for hassle-free connectivity and setup. With its innovative design and practical features, our Blu ray drive is an great choice for users seeking a reliable and versatile external optical drive.
- Wide Compatibility: The Wbacon blu ray dvd drive external is fully compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, ME, SE, XP, and 2000, as well as Linux and all versions of MAC OS 10 or below. However, that it is not compatible with BD recorders, tablet iPads, Surface tablets, TVs, projectors, smartphones, or cars.
- Note: (1) Check whether your computer is compatible with the blu ray rw drive external to play by downloading the software 'Cyberlink BD & 3D Advisor’. (2) Make sure you have the appropriate software installed before playing a CD/DVD on your laptop with this BD player. When playing BDs, it is recommended to use the professional BD player 'PowerDVD10-19' (For Mac OS, Macgo Blu ray Player is recommended). (3) Note that including the initial setting, the region code can only be changed 5 times.
$49.99
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Bestseller No. 3
LG Electronics LG BDXL Drive - External, PC, usb, Black (WP50NB40)
- 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
$89.99
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Bestseller No. 4
Pioneer External Blu-ray Drive BDR-XD08B USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB Type-C) / 2.0 Slim Portable BD/DVD/CD Writer Black
- Pioneer New/Updated firmware 2023 included.
- Luxurious new color that is easy to match with your PC.
- Compact, ultra-lightweight body Clamshell type body that enables the easy insertion and removal of a disc in a narrow space. An ultra-lightweight body 230g (0.51 lb) about the size of a CD case.
- Uses a reversible L-shaped USB cable Uses a reversible L-shaped USB cable that allows you to place the drive to the left or right of the PC with ease. *The L-shaped USB cable can connect to the drive in either direction, but when plugged in with the cord extending to the right, the cable blocks the AC Adapter Connector. To avoid damage if using an optional AC adapter, plug in the USB cable so the cord extends to the left.
- Easy connection to PCs equipped with Type-C connectors Type-C conversion cable included in box. Easy connection to PCs equipped with Type-C connectors.
$119.99
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Bestseller No. 5
7 in 1 External Blu Ray Drive, External Blueray/DVD Drive for PC with SD/TF Port Blu Ray Burner, Support 100G Disc R/W for PC External Blu Ray Drive for Windows Linux MacOS Laptop Desktop
- 🔵 Support 100G Disc Read&Write: This external blu ray drive allows you to burn high-capacity 100GB discs, perfect for large file storage, backups, or creating high-definition content. Enjoy hassle-free burning for all your media needs. It reads Blu-ray discs at up to 6x, DVDs at up to 8x, and CDs at up to 24x.
- 🔵7-in-1 External Bluray Drive: This blu ray burner offers versatile features. It has 1*SD card slot, 1*TF card slot, 2*Type-C ports, 1*USB 3.0+1*USB 2.0 ports,and 1*2-in-1 cable(usb3.0+type-c) for data transfer or charging purposes. It supports reading BD/DVD/CD discs and writing BD/DVD/CD discs. You can easily copy music, movies, and data files from SD cards, TF cards, or through the USB/Type-C ports to your computer. You can also transfer files from a Bluray player to an SD card, USB hard drive, or USB flash drive. Please note that the SD card and TF card cannot be used simultaneously; you can only choose one at a time. However, both of them can function simultaneously with the USB ports.
- 🔵 Compact & Portable Design: With its lightweight, slim design, this external blu ray drive is perfect for on-the-go use. Easily slip it into your bag or backpack, making it the ideal companion for business trips, travel, or working from home.
- 🔵 Broad Compatibility with Blu-ray Software Required: This external Bluray drive is compatible with a wide range of devices, including laptops, PCs, working seamlessly with Windows, macOS, and Linux. However, Bluray playback and writing require specific software, such as PowerDVD, Leawo Blu-ray Player, or VLC Media Player. [𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞.] Simply install your preferred Bluray software to get started.
- 🔵 Confident Purchase: Wbacon 7 in 1 Multifunctional external blu ray drives are easy to use and built to last. If you encounter any concerns or issues with the product upon receiving it, we are always at your service. We're committed to customer satisfaction and will do everything we can to help.
$69.99
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Bestseller No. 6
LG Electronics BP60NB10 Ultra Slim Portable Hybrid Drive UHD 4K/Blu-ray/DVD+/-RW Drive, USB 3.0 Compatible, PC Windows, Linux, Mac OS, with M-DISC support, Noise Reduction, Black
- Connects VIA USB 2.0
- Reduces Noise from Disc Spin During Movie Playback
- Smooths Out Playback of Damaged Blu-ray or DVD Discs
- DVD-RAM), and CD Family Read/Write Compatible
$129.99
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Bestseller No. 7
External Blu Ray Drive, Support 50G Disc Read/Write Bluray Drives, Portable 3D Blu Ray Burner with USB 3.0 and Type-C, Cd Player Suitable for Windows XP/7/8/10/11 MacOS for Laptop, Desktop, Mac
- 【Superior Blu Ray Functionality】: The Yaeonku external blueray/dvd drive for pc features enhanced storage capacity and accelerated read/write speeds. It enables burning functions for CDs and DVDs with capacities of 8.5G, 4.7G and 700M. These usb blu ray burner's advanced high-speed 3.0 interface & Type-C interface provide excellent error correction capabilities, impact resistance, low noise
- 【Portable & User-Friendly】: This stylish external 4k blu ray drive is crafted for easy portability and storage convenience. The dual-interface design combines two separate USB cables into one, allowing seamless connections to computers featuring either Type-C or USB 3.0 interfaces. With its intuitive design, it's incredibly easy to transport and utilize on-the-go. Besides, we've included a slip-proof rubber pad to prevent sliding on the desktop, and recessed cable design for easy storage and space saving
- 【Wide Compatibility】: Our USB 3.0 & Type-C blueray/dvd player for pc offers extensive compatibility with various operating systems, including Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10/11, Linux, and all versions of the Mac OS system. Please note, however, that it is not compatible with BD recorders, iPad tablets, Surface tablets, TVs, projectors, smartphones, or cars
- 【Note】: This external blu ray burner supports 3D playback, delivering a lifelike experience with clarity comparable to 4K quality. However, it is important to mention that the drive cannot play 4K Ultra HD Discs. Additionally, please ensure that the playback software installed on your computer is compatible with the blu ray format. We recommend downloading the software "Cyberlink BD&3D Advisor" and installing it on your computer to verify if it supports Blu Ray or 3D playback. The software will provide the test results accordingly
- 【Confident Purchase】: Package includes: 1x USB 3.0 & Type-C Blu Ray Drive, 1 x User Manual. If you experience any difficulties with our product, please contact us at all times if you have any other questions
$51.50
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Bestseller No. 8
External Blu Ray Drive, 7 IN 1 Portable Blu Ray Burner USB 3.0 Type-C Blu Ray Drive Support 100G Disc Read&Write External Bluray/dvd Drive for PC Compatible with Windows MacOS Linux Laptop Desktop
- SUPPORT 100G READ/WRITE CAPACITY - Our external blu ray drive movement has been upgraded to support advanced 100G BD optical disc read/write, and is also backward compatible with CD and DVD. Our blu ray drive can support up to 1080 resolution and 3D effect, so that you can experience the theater viewing effect at home, and recapture the memories of that time.
- 7-in-1 EXTERNAL BLU RAY DRIVE - Our blu ray drive contains 7 ports, 1*SD card slot, 1*TF card slot, 2*Type-C ports, 1*USB 3.0 port, 1*USB 2.0 port and a power port, you can also use it as an adapter. Copying music, movie and data files from SD card or TF card directly to PC, or transferring files from blu ray player to SD card, USB hard disk or flash drive, etc. Note that SD card and TF card can't be used at the same time.
- 2-in-1 FAST TRANSFER - Our external blu ray player is designed with a 2-in-1 transfer cable notch on the back, plug and play to avoid losing it. Equipped with advanced USB 3.0 interface, enjoy up to 5Gbps super speed, up to 6x for blu ray reading, up to 8x for DVD, up to 24x for CD. The package also comes with a power cord that can be used as an extra power supply if you run out of power.
- LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO USE - Our external blu ray drive is plug-and-play and easily connects to any computer with Type-C or USB 3.0 ports, perfect for business trips and traveling. To play blu ray, please make sure the playback software on your computer supports the blu ray format. You can download the “Cyberlink BD&3D Advisor” tool to test compatibility.
- COMPATIBLE COMPUTER - Our external blu ray/dvd drive for PC is compatible with computers, MacBook, Laptop, Desktop, All-in-one and PC, works seamlessly with Windows OS (11/10/8/7/XP) as well as MacOS, Linux, so you can enjoy 3D playback to the fullest. Please note that the blu ray burner does not support Chrome, smartphones, tablets, TVs and cars.
$69.99
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Bestseller No. 9
External Compatible with Blu ray Drives Read Write Compatible with Blu ray Burner USB 3.0 and Type-C Portable Blu-ray Player with 3D PlaybackCompatible with Windows, Linux, Mac OS
- 【Powerful function】: This external compatible with bluray drives has powerful storage capacity and fast reading speed. The reading speed of compatible with blu ray burner is up to 6 times, DVD is up to 8 times, and CD is up to 24 times. The high-quality 3.0 port can reach up to 5Gbps, which is 6 times faster than 2.0. has strong error correction capability, impact resistance, low noise, and low power consumption.
- 【Easy to carry】: compatible with blu ray player combines two different USB cables into one.external compatible with blu ray drive for laptop It has 2 hidden cable slots for easy carrying and storage of USB3.0 and Type-C interfaces, and it can be easily connected to Type-C or USB 3.0 interface computer。
- [Strong Compatibility]: It is compatible with laptops/desktop computers/Macbook Air/Pro with USB 3.0 and type-c ports. And compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10, 11Mac operating systems. Also compatible with reading compatible with BD, DVD, CD. And compatible with USB2.0 and USB3.0 ports
- 【Easy to Use】: The external compatible with Blu-ray burner is very easy to use, it can compatible read and write CD, DVD and compatible with BD. Just plug it into your laptop or desktop computer and get started. There is no need to install the driver for the first use. After the reading is completed, it can be played with the playback software. Note: This product does not come with the playback software, please purchase it separately.
- [Reminder]: This product includes one-year warranty service. If you encounter product failure and cannot be used, please contact us to provide you with warranty service. In order to ensure adequate power supply, please do not use USB extension cables and USB adapters
$39.90
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SaleBestseller No. 10
NVOPERANG External Blu-ray Drive, USB 3.0 & Type-C BD/DVD/CD Burner – Portable Blu-ray Player with 3D Playback, Compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac OS (2 IN1)
- 【Superior Blu-ray Performance】 Enjoy smooth playback and fast read speeds with this external Blu-ray burner. It supports Blu-ray reading at up to 6X, DVD reading at 8X, and CD reading at 24X, with low noise and energy efficiency. Burn CDs/DVDs with ease (Note: Unable to burn Blu-ray discs)
- 【Plug and Play Simplicity】 This external Blu-ray drive requires no additional drivers for CD/DVD use. Simply connect it via USB 3.0 or Type-C to your computer and instantly enjoy movies, music, or data burning. (For Blu-ray discs, additional playback software is required. Recommended software: PowerDVD, AnyDVD, LEAWO, or iDeer Blu-ray Player.)
- 【High-Speed USB 3.0 & 5Gbps Transfer Rate】 Equipped with USB 3.0 technology, this external optical drive ensures fast data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, six times faster than USB 2.0. (Not compatible with Cars, TVs, Tablets, Smartphones, PS4, Projectors, Surface Pro, iPads, Windows 98, or Chromebooks.)
- 【Lightweight and Portable Design】 Designed for convenience, this Blu-ray drive is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry during business trips or vacations. The included USB and Type-C cables ensure seamless connectivity across devices wherever you go
- 【Customer Support at Your Service】 Encounter issues with Blu-ray playback, drive recognition, or software installation? Contact us via your Amazon order for prompt and friendly customer support
$45.99
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Best External Blu Ray Drives Buying Guide
When shopping for an external Blu Ray drive, keep in mind whether you want a portable or desktop model. Portable models are typically smaller and come with their own carrying case, making them great for traveling. Desktop models are usually larger and require an AC adapter, but they tend to be faster and have more features.
Connection type is also an important consideration. USB 2.0 is the most common, but some drives also offer USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt. USB 3.0 is the fastest option, but it’s not compatible with all computers. Thunderbolt is even faster, but it’s even more limited in terms of compatibility.
Finally, think about the features you want. Some drives come with special software for playing and burning Blu Ray discs, while others simply allow you to read them. Some drives also support 3D playback, which can be a nice bonus if you have a 3D TV.
What else you should know about best external blu ray drives
1. What is the best external Blu Ray drive on the market?
There is no definitive answer to this question as it largely depends on personal preferences and needs. Some popular external Blu Ray drives include the LG BP50NB40, the Pioneer BDR-XD05B, and the Samsung SE-506CB/RSBD.
2. What are the features of a good external Blu Ray drive?
Some features of a good external Blu Ray drive are that it is USB 3.0 compatible, has a fast data transfer rate, and is easy to use.
3. How do I choose the right external Blu Ray drive for me?
There is no one answer to this question as it depends on your specific needs and preferences. However, some things to consider when choosing an external Blu Ray drive include the following:
-The type of computer you have (PC or Mac)
-The connections available on your computer (USB, Thunderbolt, etc.)
-The speed of the drive (read and write speeds)
-The size of the drive (portable or desktop)
-The price
4. What are the benefits of using an external Blu Ray drive?
Some benefits of using an external Blu Ray drive are that they are usually cheaper than an internal drive, they are easy to install, and they are easy to use.
5. How do I use an external Blu Ray drive?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the process for using an external Blu Ray drive can vary depending on the make and model of the drive, as well as the operating system you are using. However, in general, you will need to connect the drive to your computer using a USB cable, and then use a Blu Ray playback software to play back the content on the disc.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best external blu ray drives. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best external blu ray drives will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.