ASUS SBW-06D2X-U, Blu-ray Writer, Slim External, USB 2.0, Black

The ASUS SBW-06D2X-U is a portable external optical drive designed for reading and writing Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media. It connects to host devices via a USB 2.0 interface, drawing power directly from the bus without the need for an external AC adapter. This unit provides optical disc functionality for laptops and desktop systems that lack internal drive bays. Its slim black enclosure measures 18.5 mm in height and weighs 290 grams, making it suitable for both mobile and desk-based setups. The device accommodates standard 120 mm discs as well as smaller 80 mm formats.

On the recording side, this drive supports Blu-ray writing at speeds up to 6x for BD-R and BD-RE media, including dual-layer variants for higher capacity storage. It also performs DVD±R and DVD±RW writing at up to 8x and CD-R recording at 24x. The device is compatible with a wide range of formats including DVD-RAM and various playback formats such as Audio CD and DVD Video. It is designed to work with Windows XP or later and Mac OS X 10.6 or later operating systems. This hardware provides a solution for archiving data, creating backups, or distributing multimedia content on recordable media.

• External Blu-ray and DVD writer with USB 2.0 connectivity
• Support for BD-R and BD-RE recording at 6x speeds
• DVD±R writing at 8x and CD-R writing at 24x
• USB bus powered design requiring no external power adapter
• Compatible with Windows and Mac OS X operating systems
• Slim portable enclosure weighing 290 grams
• Support for both 80 mm and 120 mm disc diameters