Kadlun

Kadlun 8-in-1 External USB 3.0 CD/DVD Drive with Card Reader

An external CD/DVD burner that doubles as an 8-in-1 hub with SD/TF card slots and extra USB and Type-C ports

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Overview

The Kadlun External CD/DVD Drive is aimed squarely at anyone whose laptop or desktop no longer includes an optical bay but who still needs to burn discs, install older software, or watch DVDs. It reads and writes CD and DVD media in +/-RW formats, covering the everyday jobs of ripping music, creating backups, and playing movies. The distinguishing feature is the 8-in-1 arrangement: rather than a lone drive, the unit folds in an independent SD slot, a TF slot, an extra USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, and two Type-C connections. For a desk short on ports, that consolidation is the main draw.

On the practical side, the drive is built around convenience. A dual-connector cable ends in both USB-A 3.0 and Type-C and tucks into the back of the housing, so there is nothing extra to carry or lose, and the high-speed USB 3.0 path is rated up to 5 Gbps. Setup is plug-and-play, with the drive recognized within seconds and no driver install required, and compatibility spans Windows 11 down to XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS across major brands. Ownership does come with caveats worth knowing up front: the SD and TF slots cannot be used simultaneously, removable hard drives are limited to the USB 2.0 port, Blu-ray is unsupported, and Mac users must eject discs through the menu because the hardware button is disabled by macOS.

Key Features

【Multifunctional CD DVD +/-RW Drive】Kadlun External CD DVD Drive for laptop has an independent SD / TF card slot, It can transfer photos and videos directly from SD / TF card into the computer, USB Hard Drive and flash drive. CD drive has additional 1 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 and 2 type C Slots. which can be used to connect the U disk and charge your phone or other electronic devices.

【Note】: SD card and TF card can't work together at the same time, only choose one each time.The removable hard disk drive is available only for USB 2.0 ports, not for USB 3.0 ports.)

【Wide Compatibility】This USB external CD/DVD drive is compatible with Windows 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 7/ Vista/ XP, Linux, and all versions of Mac OS. It can run on any brand of laptop and desktop computer (including Apple, HP, LG, Dell, MS, Acer, Lenovo, Thinkpad, Samsung, Microsoft, etc. ) without restrictions as long as the system matches. For Mac computers, to eject a disc, please right-click on the icon on the desktop and select "eject", or choose "File" > "Eject" button. The eject button on the drive is disabled due to macOS limitations.

【Note】This drive can not work with Chromebook, Android phone/tablet, TV, iPad, iPhone, projectors, trucks, cars, and Blu-ray discs

【Plug and Pay CD/DVD Drive for PC】The DVD Drive External can easily connect to a computer with the Type-C or USB 3.0 interface. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD drive will be automatically recognized within seconds. Our CD DVD drive makes it possible to cover all of your burning and playback needs, such as burning files, burning music and movies on CD or DVD, installing software and creating backup CDs, watching DVD / CD movies.

【 High-Speed USB 3.0 & USB-C 2-In-1 Data Cable】USB 3.0 & Type-C is an updated version of USB 2.0 that provides faster data transfer rates of up to 5 Gigabits/s, approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The built-in data cable (on the device back) with USB 3.0 type-A and type-C two kinds of connectors that make it easier to plug this device into different Mac and Windows computers without an adapter required and also no worries about losing the data cable. Note:The USB 3.0 Type-C data cable is on the back of the drive.

Specifications

Brand
Kadlun
Type
External Ultra-Slim Portable CD/DVD Drive
Disc Support
CD and DVD +/-RW read and write
Card Slots
Independent SD and TF (one at a time)
Additional Ports
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 2x USB Type-C
Interface
USB 3.0 Type-A and USB Type-C (built-in cable)
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
OS Compatibility
Windows 11/10/8.1/7/Vista/XP, Linux, all Mac OS
Installation
Plug and play, no drivers required
Not Compatible With
Blu-ray, Chromebook, Android, iPad, iPhone, TV, projectors, cars

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Kadlun drive handles standard CD and DVD media in +/-RW formats only. Blu-ray discs are explicitly listed as unsupported, so it suits everyday burning and playback rather than HD movie discs.
It adds an independent SD slot, a TF slot, one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port, and two USB Type-C ports. That lets you read memory cards, connect flash drives, or charge devices from the drive.
No. The drive is plug-and-play. You connect it through the built-in USB 3.0 or Type-C cable, and the computer recognizes it within seconds without any driver installation.
No. The drive does not support Chromebook, Android phones or tablets, iPad, iPhone, TVs, projectors, or in-car systems. It is designed for Windows, Linux, and Mac laptops and desktops.
No. The SD and TF slots are mutually exclusive, so you can only use one memory card at a time. You choose which card to insert for each transfer.
On macOS the physical eject button is disabled by system limitations. To remove a disc, right-click the disc icon on the desktop and select Eject, or use File then Eject in the menu.