Windows/macOS users, legacy software installers, CD rippers, and DVD watchers on the go. Not for: Heavy burning workloads or Blu-ray needs.
Reads DVD±R, DVD±RW, CD-R/RW, and dual-layer DVDs. It also burns M-DISC (archival-grade) if you get the right model. LG includes basic burning software (CyberLink Power2Go) on a mini-CD inside the box – though most people will use free tools like CDBurnerXP or Windows’ built-in burner. slim portable dvd writer lg driver
4.5/5
It reads and writes DVDs at up to 8x and CDs at 24x, which is standard for a slim drive. Burning a full DVD-R took around 10–12 minutes – not blazing fast, but perfectly acceptable for occasional use. Read speeds are smooth; no skips or buffering during movie playback. The drive is quiet during reading, though it gets a bit louder at max write speed (normal for this form factor). It also burns M-DISC (archival-grade) if you get