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product_id: 15310906
title: "USB Slim DVD +/- RW Drive DW316 - Plug and Play, 8 Watt Power Consumption, Windows 11 or Below - Black"
brand: "dell"
price: "€ 79.23"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Dell"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/15310906-usb-slim-dvd-rw-drive-dw316-plug-and-play-8
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# Ultra-low 8W power consumption Reads & burns DVDs/CDs fast Plug & Play USB convenience USB Slim DVD +/- RW Drive DW316 - Plug and Play, 8 Watt Power Consumption, Windows 11 or Below - Black

**Brand:** dell
**Price:** € 79.23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📀 Burn Bright, Travel Light — Your Portable Media Powerhouse

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** USB Slim DVD +/- RW Drive DW316 - Plug and Play, 8 Watt Power Consumption, Windows 11 or Below - Black by dell
- **How much does it cost?** € 79.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/15310906-usb-slim-dvd-rw-drive-dw316-plug-and-play-8)

## Best For

- dell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power-Smart Performance:** Consumes only 8 watts, drawing power directly from your laptop’s USB port—no extra cords or batteries needed.
- • **Sleek, Ultra-Slim Design:** At just 14mm thin and 200g light, it’s the perfect travel companion for your workspace or café hustle.
- • **Trusted Dell Reliability:** Backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty, ensuring peace of mind with every disc you spin.
- • **Effortless USB Plug & Play:** Instantly connect and start burning or playing discs—no drivers, no hassle.
- • **Preloaded CyberLink Media Suite:** Seamlessly play, burn, and manage your media with professional-grade software included out of the box.

## Overview

The Dell USB Slim DVD +/- RW Drive DW316 is a compact, lightweight external optical drive designed for professionals on the move. Featuring plug-and-play USB connectivity, ultra-low 8W power consumption, and preloaded CyberLink Media Suite software, it effortlessly reads and burns DVDs and CDs without the need for extra power sources. Its sleek black design complements modern workspaces, while Dell’s 1-year warranty guarantees dependable performance.

## Description

The Dell External USB Slim DVD +/– RW Optical Drive is a plug and play disc burning and disc playing solution that you can use with a USB port.

Review: Great external drive - I was pleasantly surprised with this item. Super easy to use. Just plug it in and off you go. Works great and not too loud. Recommend to others. Worth the money.
Review: Plug&play, device mgr file explorer media software worked normally, runs on computer battery alone. - Dell USB DVD Read Write DW216. Upon plugging provided cable and drive into computer, the drive functioned as a plug and play device on Microsoft Surface laptop running Windows 11 64 bit. Device manager, file explorer, and media software functioned normally. Surprisingly, the drive functioned normally on computer battery alone. Provided CyberLink Media Suite 12 disc did not auto run as Windows blocked installation requiring Administrator access even though I am the administrator for the computer. I used/mixed two suggestions found in these desertcart reviews to install the Suite. 1. In the search bar, I typed "command prompt" and then clicked "Run as Administrator" on the right side of window. 2. In the command prompt window, I typed "net user administrator /active:yes" (exactly - keeping the spaces in between words & symbols) and tapped enter. 3. The computer replied "The command completed successfully". 4. I determined the drive letter of the DW316 in file explorer. I right clicked on the drive and selected properties to see the drive letter. 5. In the command window, I typed the drive letter and a colon sign and tapped enter. 6. I typed "cd cms" and tapped enter. 7. I typed setup.exe and tapped enter. 8. From this point the software installation process started. 9. After installation, at the command prompt, I typed "net user administrator /active:no" and tapped enter which was followed by the message "The command completed successfully" to take the computer out of administrator access. Good luck.

## Features

- At home or on the go: Simply plug the low profile (14mm), lightweight (200g) drive into your Ultrabook or notebook's USB port and you'll be ready to play or burn your favorite DVD or CD at home in even a small workspace. Or, place the drive in your bag to take this functionality with you
- Pre–loaded CyberLink Media Suite: Take advantage of the pre–loaded CyberLink Media Suite to easily play and burn DVD/CDs, or install disc–based computer programs.
- Exceptional performance: Play or burn your favorite DVDs or CDs with the Dell External USB Slim DVD +/– RW Optical Drive. This premium, external optical drive is powered by your Ultrabook's or notebook's USB port, so no batteries or power cords are necessary.
- Simple, elegant design: The Dell External USB Slim DVD +/– RW Optical Drive has a streamlined design, which compliments contemporary notebooks and blends in well with your home workspace or a high tech cafe.
- Dell Services: Purchase with confidence and rely on the protection of a 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty for your Dell External USB Slim DVD +/– RW Optical Drive.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00VWVZ0V0 |
| Additional Features | Plug & Play |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9 in External CD & DVD Drives |
| Brand | Dell |
| Built-In Media | Dell USB Slim DVD +/- RW Drive - DW316, Documentation |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | デスクトップパソコン, ノートパソコン |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 15,843 Reviews |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04580691187908 |
| Hard Disk Description | DVD Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 5.7 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Hard-Drive Size | 512 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 5.7"L x 5.4"W x 0.6"Th |
| Item Type Name | Dell USB DVD Drive-DW316 |
| Item Weight | 7.04 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Model Name | DW316 |
| Model Number | DW316 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 10.64 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Plug & Play |
| Specific Uses For Product | business, personal |
| UPC | 884116181477 792137834459 |
| Warranty Description | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Dell
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** デスクトップパソコン, ノートパソコン
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** DVD Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 5.7 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Plug & Play

## Images

![USB Slim DVD +/- RW Drive DW316 - Plug and Play, 8 Watt Power Consumption, Windows 11 or Below - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+7pfnM7WL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this play on Windows 10**
A: Yes, it will work on Windows 10. Don't use the software that comes with it. Download Handbrake or something similar instead.

**Q: can it be used with a mac? I have a new macbook pro running yosemite...**
A: Yes it does work on Mac, BUT the drive will not mount until you insert a disc into the drive.  I tested this on both Yosemite and Sierra.  

On Sierra, I tested it against USB-c, which is the smaller port found on newer (2017 and forward) Macbook Pros.  I used a USB-c to USB-a adapter to do so. It worked fine.

**Q: Anyone noticed the usb cable provided seems like usb 2 instead usb3?**
A: Well I did not get any USB cable. And I see some did get software which was posted that this product has.
Maybe the Dell folks could send this stuff out to me since the USB is not a common type, and software will be another $30 or so....

**Q: Will it play bluray disk also?**
A: Im sorry, the product will not play blue ray

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great external drive
*by C***7 on December 24, 2025*

I was pleasantly surprised with this item. Super easy to use. Just plug it in and off you go. Works great and not too loud. Recommend to others. Worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plug&play, device mgr file explorer media software worked normally, runs on computer battery alone.
*by B***G on December 10, 2025*

Dell USB DVD Read Write DW216. Upon plugging provided cable and drive into computer, the drive functioned as a plug and play device on Microsoft Surface laptop running Windows 11 64 bit. Device manager, file explorer, and media software functioned normally. Surprisingly, the drive functioned normally on computer battery alone. Provided CyberLink Media Suite 12 disc did not auto run as Windows blocked installation requiring Administrator access even though I am the administrator for the computer. I used/mixed two suggestions found in these Amazon reviews to install the Suite. 1. In the search bar, I typed "command prompt" and then clicked "Run as Administrator" on the right side of window. 2. In the command prompt window, I typed "net user administrator /active:yes" (exactly - keeping the spaces in between words & symbols) and tapped enter. 3. The computer replied "The command completed successfully". 4. I determined the drive letter of the DW316 in file explorer. I right clicked on the drive and selected properties to see the drive letter. 5. In the command window, I typed the drive letter and a colon sign and tapped enter. 6. I typed "cd cms" and tapped enter. 7. I typed setup.exe and tapped enter. 8. From this point the software installation process started. 9. After installation, at the command prompt, I typed "net user administrator /active:no" and tapped enter which was followed by the message "The command completed successfully" to take the computer out of administrator access. Good luck.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great -- needed a little assist with software installation
*by L***G on April 17, 2024*

Recently I had a need for a DVD player for my laptop to play a few specific discs however with technology change, of course it did not have a built in optical drive. So I hit up amazon and picked out an external DVD/BD that claimed to be plug and play. But upon using it, there was no software to read discs and it would not work with the VLC software I already was familiar with and had installed. I returned it and went looking again. I came across this external player that specifically advertised it came with software to read discs as well as to burn them. It was a bonus this Dell external would save me $$. It arrived quickly and sealed. Nearly flawless plug and play but it did require a little Googling during the software installation. I ran into trouble that Windows was blocking the installation requiring Administrator access regardless that I am the admin of my own computer. If you find you run into trouble installing the PowerDVD software that comes with this drive, try the following which was taken from the Microsoft Answers Community Forum: 1. type "command prompt" into the search bar and then RIGHT click it to "Run as Administrator". 2. in the command prompt window type "net user administrator /active:yes" and it should follow with "The command completed successfully" message. 3. from the Start window and your user profile, click it to change to the Administrator profile and wait for it to be set up. 4. locate the setup.exe file for the software and install it. 5. switch back to your original user profile from the Start window. 6. to disable the Admin account access the Command Prompt with Admin rights and type "net user administrator /active:no" which will also be followed by the message "The command completed successfully" This worked perfectly for me, and the software has had no issues reading the DVDs I placed in the drive. The drive initial disc spin up has a little bit of noise but then the drive quiets back down and is not noticeable during playback. Highly recommend this drive with its included PowerDVD software.

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