# BlueFire External DVD Drive with USB Hub and Card Readers Readers: BlueFire’s external DVD drive combines CD and DVD reading and writing with USB ports and SD/TF card slots. It is intended for computers that need an external optical drive and can also use the added ports for peripherals or card transfers. - [Original product page](https://aussiedealscout.com/product/bluefire-external-dvd-drive-usb-hub-card-reader) - [View offer](https://aussiedealscout.com/visit/bluefire-external-dvd-drive-usb-hub-card-reader) - Market: AU - Language: en-AU - Currency: AUD - Brand: BlueFire - Price: 36.54 AUD - Previous price: 42.99 AUD - Discount: 15% - Price checked: 2026-11-13T11:58:00.349Z - Rating: 3.8 / 5 - Reviews: 21 Prices and deal status are the latest recorded data, not a guarantee of availability. Confirm the price and availability with the store. ## At a glance - Combines an optical disc reader and writer with four USB ports and SD and TF card slots. - The listing claims plug-and-play operation without driver installation. - The card slots are described as a way to transfer photos and videos to a computer. ## Pros - Combines optical disc functions with extra ports and memory-card slots, which may reduce the need for separate adapters. - Listed support for Windows, macOS and Linux offers flexibility across compatible computers. - The listing describes support for common CD and DVD formats, including rewritable discs. ## Cons - SD and TF cards cannot be used at the same time, according to the specifications. ## Specifications ### Identity and design - Brand: BlueFire - Form factor: Slim ### Connectivity - Connection listed: USB - Hardware interfaces: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB Type C - Data transfer rate: 5 Gigabits Per Second - Ports and card slots: 3\*USB 2.0 Ports, 1\*USB 3.0 Port, 1\*Type-C Port, 1\*SD Card Slot, 1\*TF Card Slot. ### Optical drive - Write speed: 8x, 24x - Read speed: 24x, 8x.x, 4x - Media speed: 10.56 MB/s \(DVD\), 3.6 MB/s \(CD\) - Supported disc sizes: 80mm; 120mm - Supported disc types: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL CDA, CD-ROM, CD-R, VCD, SVCD, CD-RW ### Compatibility and other details - Operating system: Windows, macOS - Detailed operating system support: Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8.1/10, Linux, Mac OS system - Compatible devices: PC, Laptop, Macbook, iMac, USB computer accessories - Cache memory: 8 MB - Dimensions: 15.4\*14.3\*1.8cm - Weight: 400g ## Before you buy - Listing details are inconsistent about optical read speeds: one field gives 24x, 8x.x and 4x, while the detailed description specifies DVD-ROM 8X and CD-ROM 24X. Interface details also differ between the title, which says four USB ports, and the port inventory, which lists one USB 3.0, one Type-C and three USB 2.0 ports. Check the selected listing for the exact configuration and speed claims. ## A good fit for - People who need an external CD/DVD reader and writer for a computer without a suitable built-in drive. - Buyers who also want USB ports and a card reader in one device. - Users transferring files from SD or TF cards, provided they only need to use one card slot at a time. ## Less suited to - People who need to use SD and TF cards simultaneously. - Buyers who require confirmed, consistent optical speed or port specifications before purchase. ## Customer feedback Customer feedback highlights positive impressions of performance and recommendations, but reports mixed experiences with functionality. This may matter most to buyers relying on the drive’s optical and hub features together. The aggregate ratings are also mixed, so the feedback does not establish consistently reliable operation. - Positive themes: Customer feedback describes performance positively and includes recommendations. - Mixed feedback: Functionality receives mixed feedback. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can it read and write both CDs and DVDs? The listing describes CD and DVD reading and writing, with stated speeds of up to 24x for CDs and 8x for DVDs. Its separate read-speed details conflict, so confirm the speed specifications if they are important. ### Can the SD and TF card slots be used at the same time? No. The detailed specification says the SD and TF slots cannot be used at the same time. ### What ports are listed? The detailed port list names three USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port and one Type-C port. This differs from the title's reference to four USB ports, so confirm the selected configuration. ### Does it work with Windows, macOS and Linux? The listing claims support for Windows, macOS and Linux. 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