ASUS ZenDrive U9M optical disc drive DVD±RW Black

Ultra-thin & Perfect for ZenBook
ASUS 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 and Mac. Its sophisticated Zen-inspired design with concentric-circle hairline finish demonstrated the aesthetics of technology.

Stylish and Zen-inspired Design
ASUS 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.

Double Interface Compatibility
ASUS ZenDrive U9M offers two cables which USB Type-C and Type-A interface support a variety of laptops including PC and Mac. The reversible Type-C for any-way-up connectivity convenience, enable ultra-fast data transmission from compatible devices.

Save Your Precious Memories for 1,000 Years
ASUS ZenDrive U9M supports M-DISC, an archival-quality storage solution designed to help users protect their most precious digital memories — such as family photos and home videos — Compared to hard drives, flash drives, and other writable media, which have the storage lifetime of around 8 years, M-DISC burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented rock-like layer that is resistant to extreme conditions, allowing you to save your lifetime memories and important data for 1,000 years or more.

The Most Robust Backup Solution
ASUS ZenDrive U9M provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution. Intuitive, bundled software called CyberLink Power2Go 8 and PowerBackup, simplifies the disc-burning process and offers optional encryption functionality to protect your private files, further provides auto backup data archiving. It also comes with wireless backup from Android device to computer by Nero BackItUp application. Together, these powerful functions protect your information and minimize the risk of data loss to give you peace of mind.

System requirements

• Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
• Mac operating systems supported: Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Weight & dimensions

• Width: 135.5 mm
• Depth: 142.5 mm
• Height: 13.9 mm
• Weight: 245 g

Operational conditions

• Operating relative humidity (H-H): 15 - 80%
• Operating temperature (T-T): 5 - 40 °C
• Storage temperature (T-T): -30 - 60 °C
• Storage relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 90%

Access time

• DVD drive average random access time: 160 ms
• CD-ROM drive average random access time: 140 ms

Record modes

• Track-at-once (TAO): Yes
• Disc-at-once (DAO): Yes
• Session-at-once (SAO): Yes
• Multi session: Yes
• Packet writing: Yes
• Over-burn writing: Yes
• Sequential writing: Yes
• Random write: Yes
• Restricted overwrite: Yes
• Incremental recording: Yes

Reading speed

• CD-R read speed: 24x
• CD-RW read speed: 24x
• CD-ROM read speed: 24x
• DVD+R read speed: 8x
• DVD-R read speed: 8x
• DVD-RW read speed: 8x
• DVD-R Double Layer read speed: 8x
• DVD-Video read speed: 4x
• DVD+R M-DISC read speed: 8x
• DVD-ROM Double Layer read speed: 8x
• Video CD read speed: 10x
• Audio CD read speed: 10x
• DVD+R Double Layer read speed: 8x
• DVD+RW read speed: 8x

Writing speed

• DVD+R write speed: 8x
• CD-R write speed: 24x
• CD-RW write speed: 24x
• DVD-R write speed: 8x
• DVD-R Double Layer write speed: 6x
• DVD+R Double Layer write speed: 6x
• DVD+RW write speed: 8x
• DVD-RW write speed: 6x
• DVD+R M-DISC write speed: 4x

Packaging content

• Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s)
• Bundled software: CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.5, Nero BackItUp, E-Green
• Cables included: USB Type-A, USB Type-C

Design

• Internal: No
• Product colour: Black
• Disc loading type: Tray
• Mounting: Horizontal

Performance

• Purpose: Laptop
• Optical drive type: DVD±RW
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Disc types supported: CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
• Optical disc diameter: 80,120 mm

Logistics data

• Harmonized System (HS) code: 84717030

Condition: new. When shipped to GB or ROI, all our electronic articles come with a BSI-proven power adaptor fitted by our company. For free! (As long the device comes with a power cable.)