Ultra-thin & Perfect for ZenBook
ASUS ZenDrive U9M is an ultra-slim external DVD Writer which supports USB Type-C and Type-A interfaces, provides two cables to allow data transmission including PC and Mac. Its sophisticated Zen-inspired design with concentric-circle hairline finish demonstrated the aesthetics of technology.
Stylish and Zen-inspired Design
ASUS ZenDrive U9M packages its function in a minimalist design, featuring an ultra-slim 13 mm form factor and a Zen-inspired design with a concentric-circle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics to any computer setup. The simplicity of design, making it the perfect companion to thin and light laptops.
Double Interface Compatibility
ASUS ZenDrive U9M offers two cables which USB Type-C and Type-A interface support a variety of laptops including PC and Mac. The reversible Type-C for any-way-up connectivity convenience, enable ultra-fast data transmission from compatible devices.
Save Your Precious Memories for 1,000 Years
ASUS ZenDrive U9M supports M-DISC, an archival-quality storage solution designed to help users protect their most precious digital memories — such as family photos and home videos — Compared to hard drives, flash drives, and other writable media, which have the storage lifetime of around 8 years, M-DISC burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented rock-like layer that is resistant to extreme conditions, allowing you to save your lifetime memories and important data for 1,000 years or more.
The Most Robust Backup Solution
ASUS ZenDrive U9M provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution. Intuitive, bundled software called CyberLink Power2Go 8 and PowerBackup, simplifies the disc-burning process and offers optional encryption functionality to protect your private files, further provides auto backup data archiving. It also comes with wireless backup from Android device to computer by Nero BackItUp application. Together, these powerful functions protect your information and minimize the risk of data loss to give you peace of mind.
General
| Unit Calculated Weight | 0.572 kg |
| Unit Calculated Volume | 0.002793 cubm |
| Units per Shipping Box | 8 |
| Units per Pallet | 0 |
| Summary | ASUS ZenDrive U9M. Product colour: Silver, Disc loading type: Tray, Mounting: Horizontal. Purpose: Laptop, Optical drive type: DVD±RW, Interface: USB 2.0. DVD+R write speed: 8x, CD-R write speed: 24x, CD-RW write speed: 24x. CD-R read speed: 24x, CD-RW read speed: 24x, CD-ROM read speed: 24x. DVD drive average random access time: 160 ms, CD-ROM drive average random access time: 140 ms |
| Unit Box Height | 0.06 |
| Unit Box Length | 0.185 |
| Unit Box Width | 0.18 |
Design
| Disc loading type | Tray |
| Internal | No |
| Mounting | Horizontal |
| Product colour | Silver |
Performance
| Disc types supported | CD-R/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Optical disc diameter | 120/80 mm |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Purpose | Laptop |
Writing speed
| CD-R write speed | 24 x |
| CD-RW write speed | 24 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed | 6 x |
| DVD+R M-DISC write speed | 4 x |
| DVD+R write speed | 8 x |
| DVD+RW write speed | 8 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed | 6 x |
| DVD-R write speed | 8 x |
| DVD-RW write speed | 6 x |
Reading speed
| Audio CD read speed | 10 x |
| CD-R read speed | 24 x |
| CD-ROM read speed | 24 x |
| CD-RW read speed | 24 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed | 8 x |
| DVD+R M-DISC read speed | 8 x |
| DVD+R read speed | 8 x |
| DVD+RW read speed | 8 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed | 8 x |
| DVD-R read speed | 8 x |
| DVD-ROM Double Layer read speed | 8 x |
| DVD-RW read speed | 8 x |
| DVD-Video read speed | 4 x |
| Video CD read speed | 10 x |
Access time
| CD-ROM drive average random access time | 140 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time | 160 ms |
Record modes
| Disc-at-once (DAO) | Yes |
| Incremental recording | Yes |
| Multi session | Yes |
| Over-burn writing | Yes |
| Packet writing | Yes |
| Random write | Yes |
| Restricted overwrite | Yes |
| Sequential writing | Yes |
| Session-at-once (SAO) | Yes |
| Track-at-once (TAO) | Yes |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite/Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan/Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra/Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard/Mac OS X 10.7 Lion/Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion/Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Windows operating systems supported | Wind/Windows 10/Windows 10 Education/Windows 10 Education x64/Windows 10 Enterprise/Windows 10 Enterprise x64/Windows 10 Home/Windows 10 Home x64/Windows 10 IOT Core/Windows 10 Pro/Windows 10 Pro x64/Windows 7/Windows 7 Enterprise/Windows 7 Enterprise x64 |
Operational conditions
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 80 % |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -30 - 60 °C |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth | 142.5 mm |
| Height | 13.9 mm |
| Weight | 245 g |
| Width | 135.5 mm |
Packaging content
| Bundled software | CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.5, Nero BackItUp, E-Green |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717030 |
