LG Electronics GP60NS50 external CD DVD writer
Ultra-slim external DVD writer burns CDs at 24x and DVDs at 8x with M-disc support and Mac/Windows 10 compatibility
- Interface typeUSB 2.0
- Dvd-rom access time167 ms
- CD-ROM access time139 ms
- Cache memory0.75 MB Under-run prevention function embedded
- DVD+R write speed8X
- DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
- Burn DVDs at up to 8X speed with double-layer support
- Read CDs at 24X for quick data access
- Ultra-slim 0.55-inch profile fits in any bag
- USB 2.0 Y-cable powers the drive without an adapter
- M-DISC compatible for long-term archival storage
Ultra-Slim External DVD Writer
The LG GP60NS50 is a tray-load external DVD writer measuring 0.55 inches high and 5.67 inches wide. It connects via USB 2.0 and includes a Y-type cable for power. The drive reads CDs at 24x and DVDs at 8x, with a 0.75 MB cache to prevent buffer under-runs. Mac OS and Windows 10 compatibility is built in.
Who This Suits
Users who need to read or write CDs and DVDs on a laptop or desktop without an internal optical bay will find this drive convenient. M-disc support allows long-term archival recording on compatible media. Buyers who require Blu-ray playback or recording should look at a different product, as this unit does not support Blu-ray formats.
Deciding Specification
The maximum DVD write speed of 8x and CD write speed of 24x define the drive’s throughput for disc creation. DVD-ROM access time is 167 ms and CD-ROM access time is 139 ms. Double-layer DVD±R DL recording at 6x doubles storage per disc compared to single-layer media.
How it compares
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- Price $31.99
- Cheaper than about 60% of the 54 comparable items (median $34.49).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | LG |
| Model name | GP60NS50 |
| Product type | Slim DVD Burner |
| Panel color | Silver |
| Storage | |
| Cache memory | 0.75 MB Under-run prevention function embedded |
| DVD+R write speed | 8X |
| DVD+RW rewrite speed | 8X |
| DVD-R write speed | 8X |
| DVD-RW rewrite speed | 6X |
| CD-R write speed | 24X |
| CD-RW rewrite speed | 24X |
| DVD+R DL write speed | 6X |
| DVD-R DL write speed | 6X |
| DVD-RAM speed | 5X |
| DVD-ROM speed | 8X |
| CD-ROM speed | 24X |
| Loading mechanism | Tray |
| Ports & slots | |
| Interface type | USB 2.0 |
| Size & build | |
| Overall dimensions | 0.55 in × 5.67 in × 5.41 in |
| Shipping weight | 0.33 kg |
| Package size | 180 × 165 × 41 mm |
| Compatibility | |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X |
| More details | |
| Dvd-rom access time | 167 ms |
| CD-ROM access time | 139 ms |
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Questions about this item
Will the GP60NS50 work with my older laptop that only has USB 2.0 ports?
Yes, the drive uses a USB 2.0 host interface and includes a Y-type cable for connection to standard USB 2.0 ports.
How can I verify the GP60NS50 is performing at its rated 8x DVD write speed after setup?
Use burning software to write a DVD±R disc and confirm the selected speed reaches 8x; the drive's 0.75 MB buffer helps prevent buffer under-runs during the process.
Does the GP60NS50 package include everything needed to start burning discs on Windows, or do I need a separate cable?
The box contains the slim drive, a USB 2.0 Y-cable, a Windows software installation disc, and a quick guide; no extra cable is required.
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