Dell DW316 External USB Slim DVD+/-RW Drive
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Dell External USB Slim DVD +/- RW Optical Drive - DW316 (429-AAUQ) - Local Dell Warranty
Read and Burn CDs and DVDs
The DW316 reads CDs at up to 24x and DVDs at up to 8x, and writes DVD+/-R at up to 8x and CD-R at up to 24x, including DVD+/-R dual layer and M-DISC media.
Powered by USB
It runs from the laptop's USB port, with no separate power adapter to carry.
Slim and Light
At about 200 g, the slim tray-load drive slips into a laptop bag for installs, archives and media playback.
Buying for an office roll-out? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg for volume pricing and delivery lead time.
Dell DW316 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | Dell External USB Slim DVD +/- RW Optical Drive - DW316 |
| Model | DW316 |
| Dell SKU (Singapore) | 429-AAUQ |
| Colour | Black |
| Loading | Tray |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Local Dell warranty, supplied by SourceIT with a GST invoice (Dell Singapore no longer publishes a term for this SKU; confirm the term with sales) |
Interface & Power
| Interface | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s) |
| Power | USB bus powered: 113 mA standby, 700 mA continuous read, 800 mA continuous write |
| Operational Power Consumption | 8 W |
Read Speeds
| CD | 24x max (CAV) |
| DVD | 8x max (CAV) |
| M-DISC | 8x max (CAV) |
Write Speeds
| CD-R | 24x (CAV) |
| CD-RW | 24x (ZCLV) |
| DVD+/-R | 8x max (CAV) |
| DVD+RW | 8x max (ZCLV) |
| M-DISC | 4x max (PCAV) |
Media
| Read/Write | CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW/RAM/+R/+RW/+R DL/-R DL, M-DISC (DVD+R SL) |
| Read Only | CD family and DVD-ROM |
Physical & Environment
| Weight | About 200 g |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 40 °C, 15% to 85% RH |
Compatibility & Software Support
Operating Systems
Windows (Dell lists "Windows 11 or below").
Software
CyberLink Media Suite software is supplied for burning and playback.
Package Contents & Dell USB Accessories Ordering Information
In the Box
DW316 drive, USB cable (600 mm), CyberLink Media Suite software CD.
Dell USB Accessories
| Model | Key feature |
| DW316 USB Slim DVD+/-RW (this listing) | External USB optical drive, bus powered |
| USB 3.0 to Ethernet (492-11726) | Adds Gigabit Ethernet via USB 3.0, PXE boot |
| D3100 USB 3.0 Dock (452-11719) | USB 3.0 dock, 3 displays, Gigabit Ethernet |
Datasheet & Downloads
| User guide | DW316 User's Guide (PDF) |
| Manuals & drivers | DW316 on Dell Support |
| Dell product page | Product page on dell.com (USA) |
Need a PDF sent directly? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting DW316.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dell DW316
Does it need a power adapter?
No, it is powered from the USB port.
Can it burn dual-layer DVDs?
Yes, DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL are supported, as are M-DISC discs.
Is it USB 3.0?
No, the interface is USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s).
What warranty do I get?
Local Dell warranty supplied by SourceIT with a GST invoice. Dell Singapore no longer lists this SKU, so please confirm the term with sales.
