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Dell DW316 USB DVD±R/W Optical Drive

BH #DEDW316 • MFR #8J15V
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Dell DW316 USB DVD±R/W Optical Drive
Key Features
  • Up to 480 Mb/s via USB 2.0
  • Compatible with DVD-RW and DVD+RW
  • Tray-Loading Design
  • Plug-and-Play with Windows 7 and Later
Read and write CDs and DVDs with the DW316 USB DVD±R/W Optical Drive from Dell. Featuring a plug-and-play design, this tray-loading optical drive utilizes a USB 2.0 connection, supporting transfer speeds up to 480 Mb/s. The Dell DW316 is compatible with Windows 7 and later Windows Operating Systems and comes with CyberLink Media Suite Software.
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Dell Slim DW316 Overview

Read and write CDs and DVDs with the DW316 USB DVD±R/W Optical Drive from Dell. Featuring a plug-and-play design, this tray-loading optical drive utilizes a USB 2.0 connection, supporting transfer speeds up to 480 Mb/s. The Dell DW316 is compatible with Windows 7 and later Windows Operating Systems and comes with CyberLink Media Suite Software.

Plug-and-Play
Featuring a plug-and-play design, the DW316 is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 Operating Systems without the need for drivers or software.
UPC: 884116288473

Dell Slim DW316 Specs

Key Specs
Maximum Read Speed
DVD: 8x
Maximum Write Speed
DVD: 8x
M-DISC Support
No
OS Compatibility
Windows
Enclosure Type
External
Input/Output
USB-A 2.0
Loading Mechanism
Tray
Functional Orientation
Horizontal Only
Maximum Read Speed
DVD
  DVD-RW: 8x
Maximum Write Speed
DVD
  DVD-RW: 8x
M-DISC Support
No
OS Compatibility
Windows
Power Source
Bus Powered
Input Power
5 VDC
Power Consumption
8 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.4 x 0.6 x 5.7" / 137.2 x 15.2 x 144.8 mm
Weight
7.05 oz / 199.87 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.78 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.6 x 6.4 x 1.4"

Dell Slim DW316 Reviews

works on one laptop will not work on other !

By Thomas
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-16

Not product falt . Comes with a disk Media Suite 12 By Cyber Link. That is the problem ! They DVD customer help is the WORST ever . II bought a Buffalo DVD player .I worked with Cyber Link factory rep . for over two hours . He could not get it to worl . I returned the player and bought a dell but same problem . Cyber link for DVD players is junk .

Great

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-02

Nice unit

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will this play DVDs from all regions?

will this play DVDs from all regions?
Asked by: Erik
The drive is region-free by default, but when connected to a computer the operating system will determine which region of DVDs can be played based on your location.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2023-01-03

will this play movies?

will this play movies?
Asked by: linda
The Dell DW316 USB DVD±R/W Optical Drive will allow a computer to play DVDs, but it will not work on its own with a TV.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2023-04-14

Will this work with ChromeOS/Linux?

Will this work with ChromeOS/Linux?
Asked by: Brett
Yes, it is totally plug and play on Ubuntu 24.04, likely earlier versions but that's what I am running.
Answered by: Nathan
Date published: 2026-03-04

Will this drive work with a HP windows 11 laptop?

Will this drive work with a HP windows 11 laptop?
Asked by: Perry
Yes, the Dell DW316 USB DVD±R/W Optical Drive (B&H # DEDW316) will be compatible with an HP Windows computer.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2025-10-19

Is the Dell DW316 compatible with the Dell ...

Is the Dell DW316 compatible with the Dell all-in-one desktop?
Asked by: Irenio
Yes, it is compatible.
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2023-04-02

Is it compatible with Dell all-in-one?

Is it compatible with Dell all-in-one?
Asked by: Irenio
Yes, this drive is compatible with any Windows 7/8/10 computer that has a USB-A port or an adapter to USB-A.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2020-09-14

What is the Country of Origin for this drive?

What is the Country of Origin for this drive?
Asked by: Talmadge
This item is made in China.
Answered by: Nilson
Date published: 2020-04-03

Does it format the DVD discs?

Does it format the DVD discs?
Asked by: Irenio
Yes, you format the disc in the software you use.
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2023-07-02
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