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Lenovo 4XA0E97775 ThinkPad UltraSlim USB DVD Burner

★★★★★4.8 (8 reviews)

Read and burn CDs and DVDs anywhere with Lenovo's ultra-slim USB external drive built for ThinkPad portability.

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Overview

The Lenovo ThinkPad UltraSlim USB DVD Burner (4XA0E97775) is a compact external optical drive designed for users who still need CD and DVD functionality in an era of increasingly port-limited laptops. At just 9.5mm thick, it slips easily into a bag alongside your notebook and draws power directly from the USB connection, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter. The drive supports USB 3.0 for faster data transfer while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports.

Beyond basic disc reading, the drive functions as a full DVD burner, allowing you to write data, create backups, and produce video discs. The included 0.75MB memory buffer with underrun protection helps ensure reliable burns by preventing interruptions during the write process. Lenovo bundles PowerDVD Create for video capture and disc authoring, along with PowerDVD for playback, giving you a ready-to-use media workflow right out of the box. While it won't replace cloud storage for most tasks, it remains a practical tool for software installation, legacy media access, and physical backups.

Specifications

Brand
Lenovo
Model
4XA0E97775
Drive Type
External DVD Burner (Reader/Writer)
Form Factor
UltraSlim (9.5mm)
Interface
USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
Memory Buffer
0.75MB (underrun protection)
Included Software
PowerDVD Create, PowerDVD
Media Support
CD and DVD

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Ultra-slim 9.5mm profile is highly portable and easy to slip into a laptop bag
  • USB 3.0 connectivity provides faster read and write speeds than USB 2.0-only drives
  • Includes PowerDVD software for immediate video playback and disc creation
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no external power adapter
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows systems

👎 Cons

  • 0.75MB buffer is relatively small compared to some competing external burners
  • Does not support Blu-ray disc reading or writing
  • No USB-C connector — requires an adapter for laptops with only USB-C ports
  • Bundled software licenses may require separate activation or updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it supports both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connections, though USB 3.0 will provide faster data transfer speeds.
Yes, it functions as both a reader and a burner for CD and DVD media.
It comes with PowerDVD Create for capturing, editing, and creating videos, and PowerDVD software for DVD video playback.
It uses a 9.5mm UltraSlim form factor, making it one of the thinner external optical drives available.
Yes, it has a 0.75MB memory buffer with underrun protection to help prevent failed burns.

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