Performance
| Disc types supported |
DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD, CD-RW, CD-R, CD |
| Optical drive type |
DVD±R/RW |
| Optical disc diameter |
120 mm |
| LightScribe |
N |
Writing speed
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed |
6 x |
| CD write speed |
24 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
16 x |
| DVD+R write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-R write speed |
8 x |
| DVD+RW write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-RW write speed |
6 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed |
6 x |
Reading speed
| DVD+R read speed |
8 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
8 x |
| CD read speed |
24 x |
Design
| Disc loading type |
Slot disc loader |
| Internal |
N |
USB SuperDrive Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVDA±R DL/DVDA±RW/CD-RW)
Compact and convenient, the Apple USB SuperDrive connects to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air or Mac mini with a single USB cable, and fits easily into a travel bag. It lets you install software and play and burn both CDs and DVDs, including double-layer DVDs.
<b>Everything you need in an optical drive.</b>
Whether you’re at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It’s perfect when you want to watch a DVD, install software, create backup discs and more.
<b>Take it anywhere.</b>
Only slightly bigger than a CD case, the Apple USB SuperDrive slips easily into your travel bag when you hit the road, and takes up little space on your desk or tray table when you’re working.
<b>The essence of simplicity.</b>
You’ll never have to worry about lost cables with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It connects to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air or Mac mini with a single USB cable that’s built into the SuperDrive. There’s no separate power adapter, and it works whether your Mac is plugged in or running on battery power.