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OWC Mercury Pro 5.25" Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive)

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Hardware Platform Laptop, PC
Material Aluminum

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  • Enclosure kit for 5.25" Blu-ray, DVD, and CD Reader/Writers; Add Plug and Play CD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray disc burning to any USB-equipped computer
  • Supports 5.25" SATA I/II optical drives (all CD & DVD devices and Blu-ray drives 6.77 inches (17.2 cm)) and shorter
  • High-Speed USB 3.2 Interface in a Sleek, Durable Aluminum Chassis
  • External Enclosure ONLY, Optical Drive NOT included
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty; Includes: OWC Mercury Pro External Optical Enclosure, 0.6 meter (24") USB 3.0 (Standard-A to Standard-B), external power supply and power cable
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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
2,080 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation, appearance and performance of the optical disc drive. For example, they mention it's easy to set up, integrates smoothly with any software and that it looks good. That said, some are happy with quality, and metal. That being said, opinions are mixed on fit, noise, and value.

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315 customers mention281 positive34 negative

Customers like the quality of the optical disc drive. They say it's well-made, solid, and built like a tank. Customers also appreciate the thick metal case and the speed of the drive. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and longevity of the product.

"...No driver necessary to download. The aluminum is very strong and looks really nice, too." Read more

"...Price was good, build quality feels good, it was very easy getting everything setup, booted up and I was working in no time...." Read more

"...My likes:- The case is machined well; it could use some sanding on the back part of the lid but I can see past that...." Read more

"...have I been very pleased with its performance, but I find the hardware of good quality too...." Read more

283 customers mention238 positive45 negative

Customers like the performance of the optical disc drive. They say it works wonderfully, is very pleased with its performance, and provides the functionality they desire. Some mention that the hardware is good, and everything worked immediately like it should. The USB enclosure works perfectly as plug-n-play, out of the box, and the drive within. The player inside the case works great, and resumes movies quickly and with little issue.

"...in the screws, powered it up, connected it to my computer, and it tests perfectly. No driver necessary to download...." Read more

"...It resumes movies quickly and with little issue...." Read more

"...This drive quickly and easily reads any disc I've put into it, and it doesn't interfere with my PC's basic functions...." Read more

"this is a Beauty.. works wonderfully and my PC recognizes it even when no cd is in the tray...." Read more

135 customers mention128 positive7 negative

Customers find the installation of the optical disc drive to be easy. They mention that it's built like a tank, and it integrates smoothly with any software. They also say that the drive is solid, reliable, and snappy. Customers also mention that the hardware and cables included recognize instantly and work out of the box.

"...This enclosure is very easy to use...." Read more

"...Price was good, build quality feels good, it was very easy getting everything setup, booted up and I was working in no time...." Read more

"...If it sounds complicated, it's not - it was really easy, and everything looks perfect...." Read more

"...That it was TRUELY 100% plug & play (with Mac AND PC.) > Plus, it worked flawlessly even using [and connected to] a USB3 hub.....then..." Read more

92 customers mention84 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the optical disc drive. They mention that the aluminum case is beautifully executed, and gives the drive a hearty, hefty feel. Some appreciate the Mac-friendly looks, and the silver and charcoal color scheme. The enclosure is well-made and designed, and has a nice silver and gray color scheme, making it look clean.

"...No driver necessary to download. The aluminum is very strong and looks really nice, too." Read more

"...The back is a very clean design, with a master power switch, USB port, power supply port, and a lock port in case you have to install this in a high..." Read more

"Looks good. Works as expected. No complaints and can recommend." Read more

"...Construction feels very solid and looks nice enough to display...." Read more

30 customers mention28 positive2 negative

Customers like the metal of the optical disc drive. They mention it's very strong, has no plastic facades, and is well built. Some say that the main enclosure is cast and brushed aluminum. That said, some have painted theirs a matte black.

"...this drive open and don't intend to do so, but the main enclosure is cast and brushed aluminum, and the drive's face and disc tray are smoothed..." Read more

"...unit is heavy and slightly bulky but is so well built and aluminum housing is awesome...." Read more

"...The chassis is metal, feels like brushed aluminum, and the bottom side has four plastic rises to reduce vibration while it is in use...." Read more

"...This is a metal housing, with extra special detail on the bottom rubber feet as well as the included rubber O-washers to mount the drive to the..." Read more

119 customers mention47 positive72 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the optical disc drive. Some mention that it fits perfectly with plenty of room to spare, while others say that it's too small to fit the very thing it was designed for. The USB cable and the cable for the AC adapter are both too short.

"...You don't, really as expected. not a big deal.- The cabling is short, both the SATA external cable and the power supply cable...." Read more

"...Very pleased with the solidness and fit of the enclosure. Power and usb cords could have been a bit longer. But highly recommend overall." Read more

"...This thing is not small, and I'm really glad it's not bigger. People are praising the Vantec for being bigger, but that's not a positive to me...." Read more

"...Everything fit without fuss. Construction feels very solid and looks nice enough to display...." Read more

74 customers mention46 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the optical disc drive. Some mention it's great value for money, and a money saving device. They say it'll fit the bill for their needs, and is a hefty product. However, others say it is pricier than expected.

"...Price was good, build quality feels good, it was very easy getting everything setup, booted up and I was working in no time...." Read more

"...WARNING (Heads-Up) - These Verbatim are presently VERY expensive!! (At around $20 bucks, PER disc!!! - Yikes!!) -..." Read more

"...I have to say from my experience and examination, this drive is worth it's price...." Read more

"...Excellent metal enclosure too. Great value for money if it lasts a long time. So far so good." Read more

34 customers mention21 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the optical disc drive. Some mention that it is dead quiet with no noisy fan, while others say that it does make a little noise, has a rattle sound, and can definitely hear the disc spinning. It's not entirely silent, but it's also not entirely loud either. Some customers also mention that the enclosure is wobbly on three feet.

"...That said this is a fantastic unit. It is very sturdy, quiet and efficient...." Read more

"...4. Case Fan Noise - if you read the negative Vantec reviews, a number of them are complaining about a small, noisy fan that is really irritating...." Read more

"...The drive is shockingly quiet, given that I have it on a shelf that seems to amplify vibrations and harmonics...." Read more

"...Plugged into a USB3.0 port- it plays back smoothly and the sound is good as well." Read more

This is well engineered and produced
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This is well engineered and produced
My PC case used to have a spot for a 5.25" drive such as my BluRay burner. I have a new PC case, but still need the burner so this product has been put to the test.My dislikes:- The manual is for a different product (a complete Drive/Case combo) and so is the product packaging. It all looks like you got a complete case and drive in there. You don't, really as expected. not a big deal.- The cabling is short, both the SATA external cable and the power supply cable. They should both be twice as long. I'm taking off a point for that.My likes:- The case is machined well; it could use some sanding on the back part of the lid but I can see past that. It fits together well.- I was able to write to BluRay DL at full 8x speed no issues.- The case helps the drive by dissipating heat, which a plastic case couldn't do as well.- They include really GOOD rubber feet that get screwed on to the case, not just glued on, and that's a very nice detail.Overall:Really solid engineering and implementation, just make the wires longer and this thing is 100%.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This is well engineered and produced
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My PC case used to have a spot for a 5.25" drive such as my BluRay burner. I have a new PC case, but still need the burner so this product has been put to the test.

My dislikes:
- The manual is for a different product (a complete Drive/Case combo) and so is the product packaging. It all looks like you got a complete case and drive in there. You don't, really as expected. not a big deal.
- The cabling is short, both the SATA external cable and the power supply cable. They should both be twice as long. I'm taking off a point for that.

My likes:
- The case is machined well; it could use some sanding on the back part of the lid but I can see past that. It fits together well.
- I was able to write to BluRay DL at full 8x speed no issues.
- The case helps the drive by dissipating heat, which a plastic case couldn't do as well.
- They include really GOOD rubber feet that get screwed on to the case, not just glued on, and that's a very nice detail.

Overall:
Really solid engineering and implementation, just make the wires longer and this thing is 100%.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!
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Phil
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