The ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U LITE is a slim external DVD writer designed for portable optical-disc reading and writing. It connects through USB 2.0 Type-A, supports up to 8X DVD read and write speeds, and works with supported Windows and Mac operating systems. Its diamond-inspired exterior combines a distinctive portable design with practical disc features including M-DISC support, Disc Encryption II and ASUS Drag-and-Burn functionality. Key Features External Slim DVD Writer: Portable optical drive with up to 8X DVD read and write speeds. M-DISC Support: Supports DVD+R single-layer M-DISC media for compatible optical-disc storage. USB Connectivity: Uses a USB 2.0 Type-A interface for connection and USB power. Windows & Mac Compatibility: Official operating-system support includes Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, plus Mac OS X 10.6 and above. Disc Encryption II: Supports password-controlled and hidden-file functionality. Drag-and-Burn: ASUS provides a three-step interface for disc burning. Technical Specifications Component Specification ASUS Model SDRW-08D2S-U LITE Produ Type External Slim DVD Writer Available Colors Black / White Interface USB 2.0 Type-A Maximum CD Read Speed 24X Maximum DVD Read Speed CD-R Write Speed 24X DVD±R Write Speed DVD±R DL Write Speed DVD+RW Write Speed DVD-RW Write Speed M-DISC DVD+R Single-Layer, up to 4X write / 8X read Windows Compatibility Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 Mac Compatibility Mac OS X 10.6 and above Power Requirement USB Power +5 V ± 5% Dimensions 142 × 142 × 20 mm Weight 250 ± 20 g Compatibility & Important Information The drive connects through USB 2.0 Type-A and receives +5 V USB power. ASUS lists Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 and Mac OS X 10.6 or above as supported operating systems. ASUS lists system requirements of 10 GB or more HDD space, 512 MB or more recommended RAM, and an Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 2100+ or higher processor. The bundled software listed by ASUS is for Windows OS. Produ Specifications Drive Type DVD R/W Form Factor External Interface USB 2.0 Please to review Q: Is the ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U LITE an external DVD writer? A: Yes. It is an external slim DVD writer with up to 8X DVD read and write speeds. Q: What connection does the drive use? A: ASUS specifies a USB 2.0 Type-A interface. The drive is powered through USB at +5 V ± 5%. Q: Does it work with Windows 11? A: Yes. Windows 11 is included in ASUS's official operating-system compatibility list, along with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8. Q: Is the SDRW-08D2S-U LITE compatible with Mac? A: Yes. ASUS lists compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 and above. Q: Does this DVD writer support M-DISC? A: Yes. ASUS specifies support for DVD+R single-layer M-DISC media, with up to 4X writing and 8X reading. Q: What is Disc Encryption II? A: ASUS describes Disc Encryption II as providing password-controlled and hidden-file functionality for additional disc-data security. Q: What are the dimensions and weight? A: The drive measures 142 × 142 × 20 mm and weighs 250 ± 20 g. Q: Which software does ASUS list for Windows? A: ASUS lists E-Green, Nero BackItUp, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.6 and CyberLink Power2Go 8 as bundled Windows software.
