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HP External USB DVDRW Drive

HP External USB DVDRW Drive

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Product # F2B56AA
  • Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS XSee all Specs
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The HP USB External DVD Drive is compact, sleek, and fast. Enjoy the convenience of portable storage with up to 8X DVD and 24X CD double-layer recording capability. Works with Windows using a USB cable for easy data transfer and power.

Handy mobile storage

For your on-the-go computing world, convenient media back-up and storage in a plug and play compact accessory. Play from or record to CDs and DVDs.

Quick burns and erasing

Save time with the double burning speed of the dual-layer recording capability. Fast disc writing, erasing, and rewriting with speeds up to 8X DVD and 24X CD.

Sleek and small

With an ultra-space savings height of only 9.5 mm (0.37 inches), the drive provides a refined low-profile design by an appealing silver finish.

Technical details

Compatible operating systems

Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X

Dimensions (W X D X H)

0.55 x 5.67 x 5.41 in

Weight

0.44 lb

Warranty

HP standard one-year limited warranty

What's in the box

External USB DVD Drive; USB Type-A cable; Quick start guide; Warranty card
HP External USB DVDRW Drive is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 101.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Lisa B. from My new DVD I love my new HP DVD player. I purchased it with an all-in-one HP computer so I could watch movies and create DVD'S. It does both with ease. I would recommend it to anyone. Small and lightweight and easy to plug in .
Date published: 2025-06-11
Rated 1 out of 5 by Ann Margaret from totally useless product simply does not work at all
Date published: 2025-06-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by OliviaPig42 from Works perfectly-plug and play Easy to use, plug and play, no additional software needed
Date published: 2025-02-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jackpot from Great product. Great product.
Date published: 2025-02-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hugh g from easy to use cdrom works well
Date published: 2025-02-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by JoeRob58 from Great DVD reader/writer Great DVD reader/writer
Date published: 2025-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Murphy G from Great little DVD/CD player I purchased a new HP laptop Envy model and surprise, surprise it no longer comes with a dedicated DVD/CD player. I purchased the external player since I still have DVDs that I like to watch. I just plugged it in and went to work after downloading a free player through the Microsoft store. I've always been a little leery of playing with peripherals, but this one was easy to install and work with. I recommend it. I'm all for streaming, but I still own DVDs and CDs and watch them. The quality is dependent on the manufacturer of the disc, but the player is top notch.
Date published: 2025-01-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by Ms. Achte from External Drive Money Grabbing Scam Shouldn't have to buy this separate from computer. They used to be part of the computer. But I guess anything to make a buck!!! Then the stupid thing wouldn't work and tech support had to add the orange and white cone thingy to my desktop so I could see and hear my disc.
Date published: 2024-12-23
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will I be able to get the sale price when they are available

Asked by: mehgy
Thank you for your question! This forum does not have pricing or inventory information. For assistance, please get in touch with HP Store Customer Service at this link: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/customerservice
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2025-05-28

does this DVD-RW play music CD and also read to itunes

Asked by: AZSebewaing
Thank you for your question regarding the HP External USB DVDRW Drive (F2B56AA). It can read and write from both DVDs and CDs. You will want to make sure the unit you are connecting to is compatible with it such as have a USB port and compatible OS which includes Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X. As for other features, it will depend on the program you are using.
Answered by: HP Team James
Date published: 2025-04-02

when will the external usb dvdrw drive be avalable

Asked by: mehgy
Thank you for your question! This forum does not have pricing or inventory information. For assistance, please get in touch with HP Store Customer Service at this link: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/customerservice
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2025-05-28

does this work with windows 11?

Asked by: jaymmm
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive (F2B56AA) is compatible with Windows 11.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2024-12-08

can i play my cd/dvd games by connecting by usb to my tower desktop computer

Asked by: wilbur73
Thank you for your question! Yes, with this HP External USB DVDRW Drive your desktop will be compatible with CD/DVD ROMs. Thanks for shopping at HP!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-11-29

Can I burn a CD or DVD using the HP External USB DVDRW Drive?

Asked by: Kojac
Hello. Thanks for your question. The HP External USB DVDRW Drive allows you to burn CDs and DVDs with up to 8X DVD and 24X CD recording speeds.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2025-05-19

Can you play PC Disc games on this reader?

Asked by: Anonymous
Thank you for your question about the HP External USB DVDRW Drive (F2B56AA). It depends on a few factors such as the operating system of the unit it is connected to, if the unit can handle the software, and the type of disc. If your unit is capable of running the software, is compatible with this drive, and it is on a CD or DVD, it will work with this drive.
Answered by: HP Team James
Date published: 2025-03-10

the external cd/dvd drive for HP Pavilion running Windows 11 is out of stock https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-external-usb-dvdrw-drive-p-f2b56aa-1 what other brands are compatible with my laptop

Asked by: Penster
Thanks for your question. You can use any brand of USB disk drive with the HP computers.
Answered by: HP Team-Ryan
Date published: 2025-05-30

Does it play Blu Ray discs?

Asked by: Veronica907
Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP External USB DVDRW Drive does not play Blu Ray discs.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2025-05-17

how to connect to PC? does it have a wire? (USB?)

Asked by: ISY1
Thank you for your question! The HP External USB DVDRW drive will come with a USB Type-A cable to connect to your PC with.
Answered by: HP Team Maddie
Date published: 2025-05-16

can you play movies on this?

Asked by: SK&M
Thank you for your question! Yes, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will play DVD movies when used with a compatible device.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-12-26

Is Disk Drive part number F2B56AA the HP part number, a model number, or the ordering part number? What is the difference between F2B56AA and 747080-001? Thank you.

Asked by: WAndersen999
Hello. Thanks for your question. The F2B56AA is an HP product number used for identifying the HP External USB DVD/RW Drive. 747080-001 is a part number for a External DVD+/-RW optical drive. Though both reference the same external DVD drive, F2B56AA is more commonly used in retail, while 747080-001 is found in HP's technical documentation.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2025-04-08

Does this have software compatible with Windows 11 to be able to watch dvds or movies?

Asked by: Patti Holiday
Thank you for your question! This HP External USB DVDRW Drive is Windows 11 compatible and will use the DVD-playing software built-in to Windows 11.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-12-26

can I download music from a music CD to my desktop

Asked by: TDK05
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can download music from a music CD to your desktop using the HP External USB DVD-RW Drive.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2024-12-21

Looking for External USB DV DVDRW Drive for Laptop HP Pavilion E6KSL4

Asked by: Orln
Thank you for your question! The E6KSL4 was not found in the HP US Product Database. However, this HP External USB DVDRW Drive will be compatible with the following OS: Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2025-05-09

Can I use it to watch cd

Asked by: Cookiegrandma
Thanks for your question. This disk drive will support both DVDs and CDs.
Answered by: HP Team-Ryan
Date published: 2025-05-16

My new car does not have a CD player. Can this be used in the car as a CD player? I

Asked by: RLH15
Thank you for your question! The HP External USB DVDRW Drive is designed for use with these Operating Systems: Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows2008; Windows2003; Mac OS X and newer.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2025-02-18

Is it region free?

Asked by: osobeautious
Thank you for your question! No, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive is not region-free.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-12-20

Can I view/play cds with this?

Asked by: renaruth
Thank you for your question, yes you can play CDS with HP External USB DVDRW Drive.
Answered by: HP Team Daniel
Date published: 2025-04-09

What’s the length of the USB cable?

Asked by: Pappou
The HP External USB DVDRW Drive uses a standard USB cable, and the length of that cable is generally not specified. While some USB cables can be extended, the standard cable provided with the drive is likely short for convenience and ease of use.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2025-05-13

Does it read files burned from an HP DVD/CD RW that was from a Windows 95 PC? I tried to put the old Windows 95 media into an HP DVD RW 740b and the files were not recognized. I have to find some way to pull those files off and read them.

Asked by: marco d helpo
The HP External USB DVDRW Drive (F2B56AA) will be able to read and show the file types that the OS on the unit it is connected to can read. If the file extension or format is not acknowledged by the OS, the content from the disc may not show or require downloading extra software. For information regarding file types accepted by the OS, you will want to contact the publisher of the OS. Thank you for your question.
Answered by: HP Team James
Date published: 2025-03-03

What is the model number of this external USB DVDRW drive? Is it fully compatible with WIndows 11 - a plug and play use or is there additional software downloads required to make it work on my HP ProBook laptop that I purchased 6 months ago?

Asked by: PDANDERS
Thanks for your question. The part number for this item is F2B56AA. The drive is plug and play and will work on your HP laptop.
Answered by: HP Team-Ryan
Date published: 2025-04-03

Is this USB 3.0 compatible?

Asked by: jaymmm
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, the HP External USB DVDRW Drive (F2B56AA) is USB 3.0 compatible.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2024-12-08

compatibility CDG?

Asked by: DavidLet
Thank you for your question! It is unclear what is being asked. Please clarify your question and resubmit.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2025-03-18

How do i install this onto my iMac, when nothing at all, not even an instruction manual, came with it??? I ordered it through Amazon and am about to send it back.

Asked by: ErinKing
Hi Erin and thank you for being an HP customer! The HP External USB DVDRW Drive is plug-and-play. Meaning that once the device is plugged in via USB it will be ready to use with your disc-burning software built-in to your PC or Mac. For music CDs use Apple Music, Data CDs should be a simple drag and drop to the drive. For further assistance in burning CDs on your Mac, it is recommended to contact Apple Support.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-12-20

NEED HELP WITH SETUP USB EXTERNAL DVD-RW DRIVER HP BU20N

Asked by: RIVERJOHN
We are sorry to hear about your issue. We recommend reaching out to HP Support for further assistance: https://support.hp.com
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2025-03-21

Does this external DVDRW drive support dual layer disks

Asked by: Juniper224
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes! The HP External USB DVDRW Drive (F2B56AA) supports 8X DVD and 24X CD double-layer recording.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2025-05-11

can i use this to re install old program cd's I had on my old desktop? to my new desktop

Asked by: MichelleTTT
Thank you for your question! Yes, assuming the older programs are compatible with Windows 11 and capable of being installed on multiple PCs.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-12-30

Does it have a card reader slot ? Does it have any other ports or slots that aren't pictured or mentioned here?

Asked by: alnuz
Thanks for your question. The HP External USB DVDRW Drive will only support CDs and DVDs. It does not have a card reader slot.
Answered by: HP Team-Ryan
Date published: 2025-02-06

will this work with microsoft 12 when it comes out

Asked by: Anonymous
Hello. Thanks for your question. The HP External USB DVDRW Drive is a plug-and-play device that works with various versions of Windows, including Windows 11. However, there’s currently no official confirmation on its compatibility with Windows 12, since Windows 12 hasn’t been officially released yet.
Answered by: HP Team Cheri
Date published: 2025-05-12
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Return and exchange information
HP.com will accept returns or exchanges for this product up to 30 days after delivery. A restocking fee may apply. For details, please visit: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/returnsandexchanges.