External Bluray Drive USB3.0 Type C BD/CD/DVDRW Player Burner/Writer/Reader for Laptop PC 11 10 8 Key benefits and features Quick compatibility check for Bluray and 3D playback When selecting Bluray playback software, some are not compatible with all OS versions. Use the BD 3D Advisor to test and confirm that Bluray or 3D playback is supported on your computer before proceeding. Flexible software options for playback and burning You can download and install a playing or burning software of your choice. Suggested options include: playback: Any Media Player, Any DVD burning (Windows): InfraRecorder, Express Burn burning (Linux/Unix): K3b (KDE Burn Baby Burn) Note that these are not included with the drive and must be obtained separately for proper functionality. Clear guidance on software needs The external Bluray drive does not come with playback or burning software. You will need to acquire appropriate software separately to enable full functionality. Windows compatibility Designed for use with Laptop PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, or Windows 8. Playback considerations Computers often do not natively support DVD movie playback. To watch discs, install a media player such as VLC and use it with this drive. Product specifications and applications External Bluray Drive with USB 3.0 TypeC interface BD, CD, and DVDRW reading and writing capabilities Supports reading and writing Bluray, DVD, and CD media Use scenarios 1) Watch Bluray or DVD movies on a laptop without an internal optical drive. Connect the external drive, ensure compatible Bluray playback software via the BD 3D Advisor, then play discs with a chosen media player (eg, VLC). 2) Create backups or copies of Bluray/DVD content. Install a burning tool such as InfraRecorder or Express Burn on Windows, or use K3b on Linux/Unix, and burn with the external drive. 3) Access data from discs or create data discs. Use the reader/writer to read BD/DVDRW media and write data as needed. Notes The external Bluray drive does not include playback or burning software; and install compatible software separately for full functionality. For results with movie playback, ensure you have a suitable media player installed and keep software up to date.