Okay, so I got this Blu Ray drive mainly because my fancy new laptop ditched the disc tray (thanks, tech industry). At first glance, it’s sleek, lightweight, and doesn’t scream ‘cheap plastic’—which is a win.

Plugged it into my Windows 10 laptop via USB-C, and boom, it just worked. No frantic Googling for drivers. Played a DVD of my favorite movie (yes, I still own DVDs), and it ran smoother than my nostalgia.

The SD/TF card slots? Lifesavers. Dumped vacation photos from my camera while watching said movie. Multitasking level: expert. Though heads up—you can’t use SD and TF cards at the same time. Pick your fighter.

Tried burning a Blu Ray disc because why not? Worked, but my cat walked on the keyboard mid-process. Still succeeded. 10/10 for resilience.

Downsides? The included cables feel like they’d snap if I sneezed too hard. Upgraded to sturdier ones, and now it’s flawless. Also, no love for tablets or TVs, so don’t expect miracles.

Verdict: If you need a no-nonsense disc drive that moonlights as a card reader, this is it. Just maybe buy better cables.