3 best burners with double layers

Burners with double layers, commonly known as dual-layer burners, refer to optical disc drives that have the capability to write data on dual-layer DVDs. These DVDs have two recording layers on a single side, effectively doubling the storage capacity compared to single-layer DVDs.The most common dual-layer DVDs have a capacity of about 8.5 gigabytes.

These burners are commonly found in CD/DVD drives in computers, both internal and external. They allow users to create DVDs with larger storage space, making them ideal for backing up large amounts of data, creating high-quality video compilations, or storing large software applications.

The burning process for dual-layer DVDs involves the laser in the optical drive recording data on both layers of the disc. The drive typically adjusts the laser's focus to accommodate the different depths of the recording layers. This process is known as DVD+R DL or DVD-R DL (dual-layer) recording.

Dual-layer burners are widely used in the production of commercial DVDs and are also available for consumers who want to create their own dual-layer DVDs. When selecting a dual-layer burner, it's essential to consider factors such as compatibility with different disc formats, burning speed, and reliability.

It's worth noting that the popularity of optical drives, including dual-layer burners, has declined in recent years with the rise of cloud storage and USB drives. However, they still serve a purpose for users who prefer physical media or need to distribute large amounts of data in a reliable format.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best burners with double layers on the market

Pop-Up Portable USB 3.0 External DVD CD Burner Optical Drive for Windows 10 7 8 Mac Laptop Notebook PC Desktop Computer, Dual Layer 8X DVD+R/RW RAM DL 24X CD-R Writer Player, Black Plaid Pattern

Dayuup

Based on 8 reviews Check latest price

Product description

It doesn't support TV, car player, Chromebook and non-Windows tablet.

【SUPPORTS PLUG AND PLAY FUNCTION】No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD drive will be detected. USB 3.0 DVD drive is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive.

【Powered by USB 3.0】High speed USB 3.0 external DVD drive with 100% durable brand new DVD loader and low impedance & anti-interference ability, bring you fast and more smooth experience. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0

【HIGH COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES】 This external drive is well compatible with 98SE / ME / 2003 / XP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Linux, os 8.6 or above system.It is ideal for APPLE / DELL / SONY / SAMSUNG / ASUS / ACER / HP and other brands laptops, ultrabook, PC or desktop that without drive hardware.

It's not only a reader, but also writer / rewriter / burner for your computers. Allow you to watch movies, listen to music, create backup disc, install software or burn music disc. Support CD-R, CD-ROM, CD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD discs.

Type: 8X DVD Burner

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Housing Material: Plastic

Color: Black

Net dimensions: 142mm x 18.8mm x 140mm

Net Weight: 290g

Gross Weight: 400g

Warranty: 1 year

Product Specification

Read Speed (max.)

DVD: 8x, CD: 24x br>

Write Speed

DVD-R: 8x, DVD+R: 8x

DVD-R DL: 6x, DVD+R9: 6x

DVD-RW: 6x, DVD+RW: 8x

DVD-RAM: 5x

CD-R: 24x, CD-RW: 16x

Supports Plug and Play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD drive will be detected. Comes with standard with an eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD optical drive.
It supports laptop, all-in-one desktop and tower computer, supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8. 1/10, Linux, all version Mac OS system. Compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance.
Black color plaid check pattern design, enough fashionable, skid-proof, dust-proof and scratch-proof exterior. Net weight is 0.64 lbs (290g), 0.74" (18.8mm) in height. This external drive is slim, lightweight, compact and portable.
It's not only a reader, but also writer / rewriter / burner for your computers. Allow you to watch movies, listen to music, create backup disc, install software or burn music disc. Support CD-R, CD-ROM, CD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD discs.
We offer one-year after sales service. More than ten years of experience in optical drives allows us to have the ability to provide you with premium quality products and lifetime professional tech support. We cherish your trust, please feel free to contact us.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it support dvd-r dual layer and dvd+r dual layer
Answer:	Yes, of course, this exernal dvd drive can burn dual layer dvd. Please don't worry to buy it.
Question:	Does it support dvd-r and dvd+r dual layer or just dvd-r dl? description does not reference dvd+r dl
Answer:	It not compatible with Google system.
Question:	will this device actually burn a dual layer dvd? thanks for the help - jdm
Answer:	Hi, this product can work with a windows 10 pro dell pc.

Plextor PX-891SAF-R 24X SATA DVD +/- RW Dual Layer Burner Drive (Retail Pack)

Plextor

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Product description

The PX-891SAF 24X internal DVD/CD Super Multi Writer is Plextor's newly improved half-height DVD Writer. The PX-891SAF reads and writes DVD/CD at blazing fast speed of 24X. The PX-891SAF had passed stringent testing procedure to ensure better compatibility of different media brands available today. It also incorporates new improved chassis design to tremendously reduce noise and greatly improve writing quality. At 24X speed, air flow can cause bothersome acoustic noise. Plextor's unique drive design regulates the air flows, reduces the amount of noise created, and enhances writing and reading quality.

Highly accurate and reliable DVD recording at 24X. Supports full range of common DVD & CD formats including DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-RW and CD-R.
Secure Media Speed Stability - Ensures that media duplication speed does not exceed encoded maximum rates to provide better burning control and virtually eliminates bad burns.
Enhanced Recording Stabilization Control - Ensures all drives in a single duplication environment burn uniformly to avoid disproportionate speed fluctuations, which lead either to failed discs or less compatible completed discs.
Stable Recording Control - The drives have an extensive database of media specs and are better able to communicate and convey these details while burning the disc(s) at ultimate speed.
Archival Burning Capability - Able to burn virtually all makes of specialty archival media, including the 1000 year M-Disc brand.
Stable burning throughout - Provides consistent and reliable burning of any file type for the duration of the duplication progress to ensure the recorded media has far greater reliability of playback or that the discs will successfully copy to begin with.
Less Wear and Tear - since there are fewer bad burns, the system is able to complete its jobs in less burns meaning a prolonged life for the drives themselves due to less use
Industrial tray gears & pulleys - provides a more stable disc loading tray for a longer life cycle (1 cycle equals 1 tray extend from and then return into the drive)

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it work for CD+G
Answer:	Yes, this roaster will brown a turkey. To create a darker roasted, crispier skin do not add liquids (with the exception of the basting butter or oil) until the last 30 minutes of cooking. The removable roasting pan will catch any drippings so you will be able to use the drippings for other recipes.
Question:	Is it external? Also, do you require two separate discs or will it burn videoes straight from the computer
Answer:	For me - they have held up well in washing. Then again - I am not the ordinary launderer of sorts - I wash most of my clothes in cold water and hang dry as many articles of clothing when possible. With the above methods - they have held up well. I don't wear mine often as I have other toe-separated socks that I wear in rotation. Additionally, I am slowly transitioning to wearing minimalist sandals year-round (which these socks can help with when the weather turns cold(er).
Question:	Does this drive work on windows xp sp
Answer:	I bought the 7-11 as I wear a size 9. I thought they were fit I expected. They fitted me.
Question:	Does this drive have LightScribe capability
Answer:	Depending on your foot size, they will land somewhere between just below the calf and just over the ankle. I wear a size 11 US Mens and they are crew length (comfortably over the ankle). I ADVISE THAT YOU WASH THESE IN COLD WATER AND HANG DRY THEM IN ORDER FOR THEM TO RETAIN THEIR SHAPE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!!! I do all of my toe separated socks this way and it helps them to last long respective to their shape.

USB 3.0 Portable External 8X DVD CD Burner, for Windows 10 8 7 XP Vista Mac Book Pro Laptops & Desktops Computer PC, Dual Layer DVD+-RW DL DVD-RAM CD-RW Writer, Pop-up Optical Drive Black New

Valley Of The Sun

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Product description

It doesn't support TV, car player, Chromebook and non-Windows tablet.

【SUPPORTS PLUG AND PLAY FUNCTION】No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD drive will be detected. USB 3.0 DVD drive is a perfect companion for computers without the internal drive.

【Powered by USB 3.0】High speed USB 3.0 external DVD drive with 100% durable brand new DVD loader and low impedance & anti-interference ability, bring you fast and more smooth experience. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.

【HIGH COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES】 This external drive is well compatible with 98SE / ME / 2003 / XP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Linux, os 8.6 or above system. It is ideal for APPLE / DELL / SONY / SAMSUNG / ASUS / ACER / HP and other brands laptops, ultrabook, PC or desktop that without drive hardware.

Type: 8X DVD Burner

Loading: Tray-Loading

Material: Made of Plastic

Color: Black

Net dimensions: 143mm x 18mm x 147mm

Net Weight: 305g

Gross Weight: 400g

Warranty: 1 year

Product Specification

Read Speed (max.)

DVD: 8x, CD: 24x br>

Write Speed

DVD-R: 8x, DVD+R: 8x

DVD-R DL: 6x, DVD+R9: 6x

DVD-RW: 6x, DVD+RW: 8x

DVD-RAM: 5x

CD-R: 24x, CD-RW: 16x

Supports plug and Play, easy to use. No drive and external power needed. Just plug it into your USB port and the DVD drive will be detected. Comes with standard with an eject button so that you never have to worry about your disc getting stuck inside this external CD/DVD optical drive.
It supports laptop, all-in-one desktop and tower computer, supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8. 1/10, Linux, all version Mac OS system. Compatible with USB3.0 and backwards compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.0, bringing you faster data transmission speed (up to a maximum of 5Gbps) and stable performance with strong fault tolerance.
Embedded cable design, made with premium wire drawing material, enough fashionable and scratch-proof exterior. Net weight is 0.67 lbs (305g), 0.72" (18mm) in height. This external drive is slim, lightweight, compact and portable.
It's not only a reader, but also writer / rewriter / burner for your computers. Allow you to watch movies, listen to music, create backup disc, install software or burn music disc. Support CD-R, CD-ROM, CD+/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-R DL, VCD discs.
We offer one-year after sales service. More than ten years of experience in optical drives allows us to have the ability to provide you with premium quality products and lifetime professional tech support. We cherish your trust, please feel free to contact us.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you use a dvd+r dl: 8x disk
Answer:	Yes, replacement parts can be purchased at www.oster.com, or you can call customer service directly to make a purchase.