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Notebook drive – The 15 best products in comparison

Comparative winner of the editors Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A3511 Notebook 39,6 cm (15.6") Full HD Intel Core i3 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) DVD drive Windows 11 Pro Black

Notebook drive – The 15 best products in comparison

Recommended products in the "Notebook drive" section

We have products in the range "Notebook drive" compared with each other and put together recommendations for you. Here you will find the top 15 in the "Notebook drive" category.

Notebook drive – the most important things at a glance

When searching for the right notebook drive, finding exactly what you need can be a daunting task. This article reviews the best notebook drives on the market and highlights the key differences and similarities between the various drives.

Most notebook manufacturers now offer a range of different drive options for their devices. The most commonly used types are HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive) and hybrid drives that combine HDD and SSD.

Each of these drive types has its own pros and cons, and it's important to fully understand them before making a purchasing decision.

HDD drives are the most commonly used drives in notebooks. They are cheaper than SSD drives and offer a larger storage capacity. The disadvantages of HDD drives are that they are slower than SSD drives and they are more prone to bumps and errors.

SSD drives are the fastest drives available for notebooks. However, they are also more expensive than HDD drives and offer less storage capacity.

Hybrid drives combine the advantages and disadvantages of HDD and SSD drives. They are faster than HDD drives, but offer only a smaller storage capacity than SSD drives.

Choosing the right drive depends on your needs and budget. HDD drives are best for users who need large storage capacity, SSD drives are the best choice for users who need speed and reliability, and hybrid drives are a good choice for users who want a combination of both.

The bestsellers in the field of "notebook drives"

A list of the best sellers under the category "Notebook drive" you can find here. Here you can find out which products other users have bought particularly often.

Bestseller no. 1
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A3511 Notebook 39,6 cm (15.6") Full HD Intel Core i3 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) DVD drive Windows 11 Pro Black
6 reviews
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A3511 Notebook 39,6 cm (15.6") Full HD Intel Core i3 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) DVD drive Windows 11 Pro Black
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor (up to 4,1 GHz)
  • 39,6 cm (15,6 ") Full HD 16: 9 display (anti-glare), webcam
  • RAM memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 512 GB, Storage media: SSD, Optical drive - type: DVD Super Multi
  • On-board graphics adapter model: Intel UHD Graphics; Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Installed operating system: Windows 10 Pro
Bestseller no. 2
HP 15,6 inch notebook with N4000 Dual Core up to 2X 2.6GHz - 8GBRAM - 256GB SSD - DVD drive - LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB 3.0 - Windows 10 Pro (Refurbished)
  • - Intel Celeron N4000 Dual Core with 1.1 GHz - up to 2.6GHz with Max. Turbo speed!
  • - 8GB RAM SO DIMM 260-PIN and a fast 256GB SSD hard drive
  • - Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600 resolution 1366 x 768 (HD)
  • - LAN, WLAN, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Bluetooth and
  • - Memory card reader: 4-in-1 (SD card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC card, SDXC card)
Bestseller no. 3
HP external CD / DVD drive incl CD and DVD burner with USB port (F6V97AA) black
  • The HP F6V97AA DVD drive with burning function is ideal for notebooks without an integrated drive due to its flat design and low weight of 200g
  • Great compatibility
  • This external mobile CD/DVD drive with USB interface and 9,5 mm height is easy to use and requires no additional driver
  • Fast writing, erasing and rewriting from CD or DVD
  • HP F6V97AA Black Tray DVD-RW USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 0,368MB
Bestseller no. 4
Asus i3 Laptop (15,6 inch) FullHD Notebook (Intel Core i3 10110U 4-Thread CPU 4.10 GHz, 16 GB, 1TB SSD, DVD±RW, Intel® UHD® Graphics, HDMI, Webcam, BT, USB 3.0, WLAN, Windows 11 Prof. 64 Bit) #7280
  • The 15.6" (sharp 1920x1080 FullHD resolution) laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i3 10110U 4-thread processor with 4.10 GHz, which provides enough power for office, home work and Internet. 16 GB DDR4 Ram and a large 1000 GB SSD provide more than enough space for their data and applications
  • Special features: DVD burner, only 2.2 kg, large 7-hour battery (e.g. plays a youtube video for 7 hours), 16 GB DDR4, HD webcam, HDMI, headphone connection, microphone, Bluetooth, USB 3.0
  • Windows 11 Prof. 64-Bit is installed with all drivers, and shinobee will install a full version of Microsoft Office for you free of charge
  • Connections: 1x VGA, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3x USB-A 3.0 (5Gb/​s), 1x USB-A 2.0 (480Mb/​s), 1x Gb LAN, 1x jack, 1x hollow socket (mains connection, 4.5mm), Wi -Fi 6 (WLAN 802.11a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.0
Bestseller no. 5
Drive USB Reliable External Stable Small Size for Notebook for Desktop
  • The data cable uses embedded design and pure copper mesh technology. The impedance is low, the shielding performance is strong, and the data transmission is more stable.
  • Tray-loaded external portable ODD box, suitable for PC, laptop, multi-function computer, super PC, internet PC disk reader.
  • Compatible with for Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8.1/10/Linux/Mac OS. No need to install drivers, support plug and play.
  • Raised grain surface design, compact and lightweight, convenient to carry out and use.
  • USB3.0 transmission standard, backward compatible with USB2.0, data transmission speed is stable, up to 5Gbps.
Bestseller no. 6
Fujitsu Lifebook - 15,6" FHD - Core i5 1135G7 - RAM: 16GB - SSD: 500GB - DVD burner - Windows 11 Pro #with wireless mouse + notebook case
  • Processor: Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core - 4x 2,4GHz - Turbo Boost up to 4x 4,2Ghz - 8 threads - 8MB Cache - Iris Xe Graphics
  • Features: matte Full HD IPS display with LED backlight - webcam (0,9 MP) - 1x HDMI - 3x USB 3.2 Type-A - 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen. 2 (incl. DisplayPort) - card reader - DVD -Burner - 1x RJ45 (LAN) - WLAN 6 (802.11ax) - Bluetooth (5.1) - 1x headphone/microphone combo connection - QWERTZ keyboard - numeric keypad
  • Battery: up to 7 hours of running time - 3 cells - 45 watt hours
  • Scope of delivery: Fujitsu Lifebook A3511 - 15,6 inch notebook in black - battery - power supply unit - power cable - wireless mouse - notebook bag
  • Manufacturer's guarantee: 24 months, replacement or repair within 5 working days or money back.
Bestseller no. 7
aelrsoch External Blu-ray Drive DVD/BD Player Read/Write Portable Blu-ray Drive USB 3.0 and Type-C DVD Recorder 4k Ultra High Definition Blu-ray Recorder for Win 7/8/10/11/PC/Notebook PCs
  • 【Easy to Carry】: This external Blu-ray drive combines two different USB cables into one. External Blu-ray Drive It has two hidden cable slots for easy carrying and storing USB3.0 and Type-C interfaces, and it can be easily connected to Type-C or USB 3.0 interface computers,
  • 【Powerful Function】: These external Blu-ray drives have powerful storage capacity and fast reading speed. External Blu-ray drive reading speed is up to 6X, DVD is up to 8X and CD is up to 24X. External Blu-ray drives High quality 3.0 port can reach up to 5Gbps, External Blu-ray drive Type-C interface has strong error correction ability, impact resistance, low noise and low power consumption.
  • 【Strong Compatibility】: This USB 3.0 and Type-c external Blu-ray drive can be used for laptop/desktop. And compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10, Mac OS. External Blu-ray Drive Support 3D players and enjoy the clarity near 4K quality. Blu-ray drives can read DVD, CD and compatible with USB2.0 and USB3.0 terminals.
  • 【Note】: External Blu-ray drives cannot play 4K Ultra HD discs. Make sure the playback software on the computer must support the Blu-ray format. It is recommended to download the free software ""Cyber" Link BD&3D Advisor",install it on your computer and start the test. If your computer supports Blu-ray or 3D playback, you will be informed of the result.
  • 【Reminder】: We are committed to providing external Blu-ray drive with high quality products, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will reply you within 24 hours.
Bestseller no. 8
Shipenophy Black Drive High Speed ​​USB Compatible for Desktop for Notebook
  • Tray-loaded external portable ODD box, suitable for PC, laptop, multi-function computer, super PC, internet PC disk reader.
  • Compatible with for Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8.1/10/Linux/Mac OS. No need to install drivers, support plug and play.
  • USB3.0 transmission standard, backward compatible with USB2.0, data transmission speed is stable, up to 5Gbps.
  • Raised grain surface design, compact and lightweight, convenient to carry out and use.
  • The data cable uses embedded design and pure copper mesh technology. The impedance is low, the shielding performance is strong, and the data transmission is more stable.
Bestseller no. 9
Fujitsu Lifebook <> 15,6" FHD <> Core i5 1135G7 <> RAM: 16GB <> SSD: 1000GB <> DVD burner <> Windows 11 Pro <> Office 2021 Professional
  • Processor: Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core, 4x 2,4GHz, Turbo Boost up to 4x 4,2Ghz, 8 threads, 8MB cache, Iris Xe Graphics
  • Features: matte Full HD IPS display with LED backlight, webcam (0,9 MP), 1x HDMI, 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen. 2 (incl. DisplayPort), card reader, DVD burner, 1x RJ45 (LAN), WLAN 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth (5.1), 1x headphone/microphone combo connection, QWERTZ keyboard, numeric keypad
  • Battery: up to 7 hours runtime, 3 cells, 45 watt hours
  • Scope of delivery: Fujitsu Lifebook A3511, 15,6 inch notebook in black, battery, power supply unit, power cable, full version Office 2021 Professional
  • Manufacturer's guarantee: 24 months, replacement or repair within 5 working days or money back.
Bestseller no. 10
Acer Aspire 5 (A517-53G-73JQ) Laptop 17 inch Windows 11 Home Notebook - FHD IPS Display, Intel Core i7-1260P, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 2050 - 4 GB GDDR6
  • Intel Core i7-1260P processor (up to 4,7 GHz), Dodeca core
  • 43,9 cm (17,3") Full HD 16:9 display (matt), webcam
  • 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, fingerprint
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX2050 graphics 4096 MB, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi-6, BT
  • Windows 11 Home 64 bit, battery life up to 6 h, 2,3 kg
Bestseller no. 11
Verbatim External Slimline Bluray Writer with USB 3.2 Cable, External DVD & Bluray Burner, Ideal for Notebooks & Diskless Computers, Bluray Player & DVD Drive for Ultra HD 4K Playback
  • IDEAL STORAGE MEDIUM: Bluray discs are the perfect solution for archiving your photo and video files - the drive is powered via the USB port without an adapter
  • ALLROUNDER: The writer is compatible with a wide range of optical discs and stores up to 100 GB on a BDXL disc, 8,5 GB on a DVD & up to 4,7 GB on a standard DVD
  • EXTRAS: The included Nero software includes DiscSpan, MediaHome & SecureDisc functions - online streaming options also enable playback of your files on smartphones and tablets
  • PERFECT FOR ON THE GO: In contrast to the external hard drive, the compact Bluray burner is hardly larger than a DVD, fits in any pocket thanks to its slim design and is therefore ready for use anywhere
  • SCOPE OF DELIVERY: 1 x External Slimline Bluray Writer with USB-A to USB-C adapter, external Bluray and DVD burner from Verbatim, black, incl. Nero Burn & Archive software and free Bluray Disc
Bestseller no. 12
SGIN 15,6 inch laptop, 12GB RAM 512GB SSD Windows 11 Notebook, Celeron N5095, Up to 2,8GHz, FHD 1920 x 1080, Bluetooth 4.2, 2.4/5.0G WiFi, expandable memory 512GB TF
  • The laptop has 12GB RAM and 512GB storage space, works properly, responds quickly, manages multi-app and multimedia workflows efficiently and quickly, supports 512GB TF card expansion, and the 512GB SSD can be replaced with an SSD of up to 1TB.
  • The 15,6-inch laptop is equipped with a powerful Celeron N5095 processor with a turbo frequency of up to 2,8 GHz. With rich interfaces such as 2 x USB 3.0, HDMI, Micro SD card slot, etc. to meet your connection needs.
  • Laptop adopts 15,6 inch 1920×1080 Full HD IPS display, the text is sharp and clear and the colors are more vivid. Wide range of applications, suitable for study, work, entertainment, Internet surfing, etc.
  • The full HD laptop is designed with a slim shell, a slim body of 2 cm, a light weight of 1,69 kg and easy to carry. Equipped with an advanced rechargeable battery of 38000mWh, providing up to 8 hours of battery life, convenient for travel. French keyboard layout, eight keyboard covers DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, SE, UK, US are included in the packaging for free.
  • Provide 365 days warranty service, worry-free after-sales service, if you have any questions, please contact us, we will reply you within 12 hours to help you solve the problem
Bestseller no. 13
QDSYLQ External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 & Type-C Portable CD DVD +/-RW Burner Optical Drive DVD Drive External for Laptop, PC, Desktop, MacBook, iMac, Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Linux/Vista/ MacOS
  • 【USB 3.0 External DVD Drive】The external DVD drive features USB 3.0 and Type-C dual interface, brings you faster data transfer speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps), and the data transfer is more stable than ever. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 and USB1.0. With our external drive, you can transfer HD movies or files in seconds.
  • 【Excellent Features】This DVD drive is powered by USB 3.0 and Type-C port, no need DVD driver program or extra power adapter. This external CD drive can be used to watch movies, burn files, install software or create a backup CD, presentations, vacation photos, MP3 collection or entire movies, etc, covering all your burning and playback needs.
  • 【Multiple Support】The external CD drive supports any laptop or desktop with a USB or C port. Supports DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM/XA, CD-ROM, CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT. In addition, also supports DVD-R,DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL&DVD-RAM. The highest DVD reading speed is 8 times, the maximum CD reading speed is 24 times, and the maximum CD writing speed is 24 times. Strong error correction, shock and noise reduction technology.
  • 【Wide Compatibility】External CD drive adds a Type-C adapter that can support various devices. Compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/ 8/ 7/ XP/ 2003/Linux/ Vista and all versions of Mac 10 OS systems, Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, laptop, notebook, PC, desktop computer. (This CD/DVD drive does not support Blu-ray discs. Not compatible with TVs, tablets, iPad, Chromebook, Xbox series, projectors, Surface Pro, car players)
  • 【Compact and Portable Design】This ultra-thin, lightweight external dvd burner is equipped with a built-in cable. Embedded cable design, the cable is not easy to lose. It comes standard with a physical eject button, so you don't have to worry about discs getting stuck in this dvd burner / cd burner. This external CD drive for laptop is easy to carry or store whether you are at home or traveling.
Bestseller no. 14
Amicool External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Type-C CD DVD +/-RW Optical Drive USB C Burner Slim CD/DVD ROM Rewriter Writer Reader Portable for PC Laptop Desktop MacBook Mac Windows 7/8.1/10 Linux OS Apple
  • 【USB 3.0 External DVD Drive】 - Working with USB 3.0 high speed interface, brings you faster data transfer speed (up to a maximum of 5 Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance. Backwards compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.0.
  • 【Wide Compatibility】 - CD-ROM / DVD-RM Reader and Recorder adds a Type-C adapter that can support various devices. Compatible with Windows 2000/2003 / XP / 7/8/10, Vista and all versions of Mac OS systems, Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. In addition, this burner and burner drive can read and record in various formats, e.g. B. CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW.
  • 【Plug and Play】 - It takes place via the USB connection, the slot is charged; No DVD driver program or additional power supply required. You can easily use our CD / DVD driver to watch movies, burn files, install software, or create a backup CD that covers all of your burning and playback needs.
  • 【Fashionable and Portable Design】- And the wavy appearance makes your external optical drive look more stylish and exquisite. The data cable is hidden in the USB DVD player buner for laptop. It has a slim, light and shockproof design and is stylish enough. You can put this external CD drive/ DVD burner/ player in your travel bag or on your Desk lay.
  • 【Guarantee Service】 - Amicool offers 100% guarantee service, we strive to provide our customers with a better shopping experience. If you have any questions please contact us via -Station Post, we offer 24-hour customer support and free lifetime technical support.
Bestseller no. 15
Fujitsu Lifebook - 15,6" FHD - Core i5 1135G7 - RAM: 64GB - SSD: 2000GB - DVD burner - Windows 11 Pro - Office 2021 Pro #with wireless mouse + notebook bag
  • Processor: Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core - 4x 2,4GHz - Turbo Boost up to 4x 4,2Ghz - 8 threads - 8MB Cache - Iris Xe Graphics
  • Features: matte Full HD IPS display with LED backlight - webcam (0,9 MP) - 1x HDMI - 3x USB 3.2 Type-A - 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen. 2 (incl. DisplayPort) - card reader - DVD -Burner - 1x RJ45 (LAN) - WLAN 6 (802.11ax) - Bluetooth (5.1) - 1x headphone/microphone combo connection - QWERTZ keyboard - numeric keypad
  • Battery: up to 7 hours of running time - 3 cells - 45 watt hours
  • Scope of delivery: Fujitsu Lifebook A3511 - 15,6 inch notebook in black - battery - power supply unit - power cable - wireless mouse - notebook case - full version Office 2021 Professional
  • Manufacturer's guarantee: 24 months, replacement or repair within 5 working days or money back.

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Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A3511 Notebook 39,6 cm (15.6") Full HD Intel Core i3 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) DVD drive Windows 11 Pro Black
6 reviews
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A3511 Notebook 39,6 cm (15.6") Full HD Intel Core i3 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) DVD drive Windows 11 Pro Black
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor (up to 4,1 GHz)
  • 39,6 cm (15,6 ") Full HD 16: 9 display (anti-glare), webcam
  • RAM memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 512 GB, Storage media: SSD, Optical drive - type: DVD Super Multi
  • On-board graphics adapter model: Intel UHD Graphics; Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Installed operating system: Windows 10 Pro

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