HP TU50 External DVD-RW Drive USB plug-and-play

Product Overview

The HP TU50 External DVD-RW Drive is a compact optical drive designed for modern laptops and desktops that no longer include built-in CD or DVD drives.

Whether you need to install software, access archived files, create backups, burn music CDs, or watch DVD media, the TU50 provides a simple plug-and-play solution without requiring an external power adapter.

Its slim portable design makes it easy to carry alongside a laptop, making it suitable for students, business users, and professionals who occasionally require optical media support.

Type & Functionality:  

External DVD-RW burner designed for reading and writing CDs and DVDs. Supports data backup, software installation, and media playback.

Supported Disc Formats:

DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, M-DISC.

CD: CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-XA, CD-R, CD-RW.

Also supports Super Audio CD and CPRM discs.

Write & Read Speeds:

DVD-RW: up to 6X

DVD+RW: up to 8X

DVD-R/RW/ROM: up to 8X

DVD-RAM: up to 6X

M-DISC: up to 8X

CD-RW: up to 24X

CD-R/ROM/DA: up to 24X

Capacity:  

Dual-layer DVD burning allows storage up to 8.5 GB per disc.

Connectivity:

USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 plug-and-play (no external power adapter required).

Available in USB-A and USB-C versions.

Compatibility:

Windows: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Server 2003/2008.

Mac OS X: 10.4 or later.

Chrome OS supported.

Design & Build:

Slim, pop-up tray design.

Lightweight (~270–300 g depending on version).

Compact dimensions: approx. 3.5 cm × 17 cm × 19 cm.

Silver finish, low-profile style for portability.

Features:

Buffer under-run protection to prevent data transfer interruptions.

Plug-and-play installation (no drivers needed).

Suitable for burning movies, music, data discs, and creating recovery media