ASUS ZenDrive V1M

DVD drive
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
18Ratings
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Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
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Product details

Enjoy playing audio CDs and DVDs, burning discs, installing software and more with the ASUS ZenDrive V1M, the high-quality external DVD drive and burner. With its slim, self-storing USB-C cable, the ZenDrive V1M is the perfect addition to laptops - in the office or on the go.

The ASUS ZenDrive V1M combines functionality and convenience in a sleek, modern design. The 24cm long connection cable is housed in a corner cover so it won't get lost. The ZenDrive V1M is an indispensable companion that you can take with you wherever you go as it is both smart and stylish. The ASUS ZenDrive V1M supports both Windows and macOS.

Key specifications

Connection location
External
Supported media formats
CD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Hardware interface
USB-C
Item number
18349187

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Optical disc drive
Manufacturer no.
90DD02L0-M29000
Release date
7/2/2022
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour
Black

Optical drive properties

Connection location
External
Type
DVD drive
Supported media formats
CD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Read formats
DVD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Write formats
CD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Hardware interface
USB-C

Reading speed

BD-R
24 x
CD-ROM
24 x
CD-R
24 x
CD-RW
6 x
DVD-ROM
8 x
DVD+R
8 x
DVD+RW
6 x
DVD+RW DL
6 x
DVD-R
8 x
DVD-RW
6 x
DVD-RW DL
6 x

Writing speed

BD-R
24 x
CD-R
24 x
CD-RW
6 x
DVD+R
8 x
DVD+RW
6 x
DVD+RW DL
6 x
DVD-R
8 x
DVD-RW
6 x
DVD-RW DL
6 x

Packaging

Packaging type
Retail

Origin

Country of origin
Taiwan

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

software bundle
Cyberlink PowerBackup, Power2Go 8
Scope of delivery
USB type C

Product dimensions

Length
15 cm
Width
14.20 cm
Height
1.46 cm
Weight
380 g

Package dimensions

Length
17.70 cm
Width
17.50 cm
Height
4.90 cm
Weight
391 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Hitachi-LG Data Storage
    0,5 %
  • 5.LG
    0,5 %
  • 7.ASUS
    0,6 %
  • 8.Verbatim
    0,8 %
  • 9.Sandberg
    1,5 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.ASUS
    0 days
  • 1.Gembird
    0 days
  • 1.HP
    0 days
  • 1.iBox
    0 days
  • 1.LG
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Optical disc drive» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.ASUS
    1,2 %
  • 2.HP
    1,3 %
  • 3.Verbatim
    1,8 %
  • 4.iBox
    2 %
  • 5.Gembird
    2,1 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good89/100
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Rank 7 out of 8Computer BildDVD-Laufwerk im TestReleaseApril 2025

That was close: The Asus ZenDrive SDRW-08U9M-U won this comparison test: It offered the highest speed, worked quietly and also looks stylish. The Gembird DVD-USB-03-BW external DVD burner is a little louder than the test winner when burning and playing back discs, but did not have any major weaknesses in the other tests.

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