| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 245 g |
| Height | 13.9 mm |
| Width | 135.5 mm |
| Depth | 142.5 mm |
| Energy management | |
| USB powered | ![]() |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 80% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -30 - 60 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Access time | |
| DVD drive average random access time | 160 ms |
| CD-ROM drive average random access time | 140 ms |
| Record modes | |
| Track-at-once (TAO) | ![]() |
| Disc-at-once (DAO) | ![]() |
| Session-at-once (SAO) | ![]() |
| Multi session | ![]() |
| Packet writing | ![]() |
| Over-burn writing | ![]() |
| Sequential writing | ![]() |
| Random write | ![]() |
| Restricted overwrite | ![]() |
| Incremental recording | ![]() |
| Reading speed | |
| CD read speed | 24x |
| DVD read speed | 8x |
| DVD+R read speed | 8x |
| DVD-R read speed | 8x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed | 8x |
| DVD+RW read speed | 8x |
| DVD-RW read speed | 8x |
| CD-R read speed | 24x |
| CD-RW read speed | 24x |
| DVD-ROM read speed | 8x |
| CD-ROM read speed | 24x |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed | 8x |
| DVD+R M-DISC read speed | 8x |
| DVD-ROM Double Layer read speed | 8x |
| DVD-Video read speed | 4x |
| Video CD read speed | 10x |
| Audio CD read speed | 10x |
| Writing speed | |
| DVD+R write speed | 8x |
| DVD-R write speed | 8x |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed | 6x |
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed | 6x |
| DVD+RW write speed | 8x |
| DVD-RW write speed | 6x |
| CD-R write speed | 24x |
| CD-RW write speed | 24x |
| DVD+R M-DISC write speed | 4x |
| Packaging content | |
| Bundled software | CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.5, Nero BackItUp, E-Green |
| AC adapter included | ![]() |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Other features | |
| Recording | ![]() |
| USB required | ![]() |
| Design | |
| Internal | ![]() |
| Disc loading type | Tray |
| Product colour | Gold |
| Mounting | Horizontal |
| Performance | |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Disc types supported | CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW |
| Purpose | Laptop |
| Optical disc diameter | 80,120 mm |
| Features | |
| Product type | Portable optical station |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717030 |
| EAN | 4712900714616 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
The ASUS ZenDrive U9M is an external DVD±RW drive designed for laptops and desktop computers that lack integrated optical hardware. This gold-colored unit features a slim 13.9 mm profile and a weight of 245 grams, making it portable for use in different environments. It operates using USB bus power, drawing energy directly from the host device without the need for an external power adapter. The drive utilizes a horizontal tray-loading mechanism that accepts both 80 mm and 120 mm disc diameters.
Connectivity is handled through a USB 2.0 interface, and the package provides both USB-C and USB-A cables for versatile attachment to various hardware. For data security and organization, the drive includes a software bundle featuring CyberLink Power2Go 8, PowerBackup 2.5, and Nero BackItUp. These applications support disc burning and file backup processes on Windows-based systems. The hardware is also compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and later versions for basic read and write functionality.
Key Features:- Maximum write speed of 8x for DVD media and 24x for CD-R
- Support for M-DISC technology for long-term data archiving
- Compatibility with CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and dual-layer disc formats
- Inclusion of E-Green software for optimized power consumption
- Read performance of up to 24x for CD and 8x for DVD media
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