Customer Reviews for HP® F2B56AA External DVD-Writer Drive, USB, Black
HP® F2B56AA External DVD-Writer Drive, USB, Black is Out of stock
Item # : IM1TU9493
Model # : F2B56AA
- Dimensions: 5.9"D
- Compatible with various Desktops
Price is $97.56
144 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 22, 2026
For older Devices
Handy for older style devices that still require CD's to run software.
VS
Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 5, 2026
DVD RW
the drive work on old laptop but not on my new HP desktop keep getting software drive install error so it don't work ...
Mikki
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
store.hp.com
Posted Jan 22, 2026
For older Devices
Handy for older style devices that still require CD's to run software.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Jan 5, 2026
DVD RW
the drive work on old laptop but not on my new HP desktop keep getting software drive install error so it don't work ...
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Old Man from WI
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Jan 4, 2026
Great upgrade
Works great, I've had no problems. It would be nice to able to order computers with it installed.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
skybolt
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Jan 2, 2026
External DVD
The DVD player is very slow, but it works.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
JSJ9
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Dec 31, 2025
Not impressed with this DVDRW drive
DVDRW drive is built cheaply
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
No way.
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Dec 30, 2025
Haven't used new DVDRW
I fear my TV is so old, 7years, so I can't use this new one.
I guess u forgot it's the holidays & I've had other priorities to take care of. Pls remove me from all future surveys.
I guess u forgot it's the holidays & I've had other priorities to take care of. Pls remove me from all future surveys.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
JD somebody
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Dec 27, 2025
I would prefer an internal drive, or at least a way the fasten this to the computer.
I’ve only used it once, and it worked well.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Dec 4, 2025
Great product
Love it very easy to use
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Nov 18, 2025
Connecting Cable
Connecting cable not long enough
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
August1919
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Nov 5, 2025
Disappointed
Cannot figure out how to set up computer completely so I have not been able to set up or use the external DVD drive
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Nov 2, 2025
EXTERNAL USB
drive
So glad I purchased this item.I didn't realize my computer was gonna come to me without one
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
dcd915
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Oct 31, 2025
Add on necessities which should be standard CD/DVD
It is nice to be able to use CD DVD drive but 'sad' that they aren't included in 'new' machines...
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Browntrout
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Oct 27, 2025
Works great could not find better one
Wonderful but pricey
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Dugals
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Oct 25, 2025
Good replacement for built-in CD player
Works well and easy to attach. As good as if it was part of the computer.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
MissPeg
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Oct 16, 2025
Works fine.
Still using actual CDs for various purposes. Laptop didn't have a player. Ordered this one and have been very satisfied.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Sep 28, 2025
External DVDRW Drive
Easy plug and play with compact design. Still could have had startup instructions.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Alan129
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
store.hp.com
Posted Sep 28, 2025
Compact and functional
A compact external USB DVD drive that works well.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Elmer F.
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Sep 27, 2025
piece of crap
I will NEVER purchase another HP product.........EVER.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
SL11
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
store.hp.com
Posted Sep 25, 2025
Necessary add-on
My last 2 towers haven't had a DVD slot which I hadn't needed until now. Bought the HP DVDRW portable drive and haven't had any issues with it so far. Very happy with the purchase.
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Darjeeling
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
hp.com
Posted Aug 20, 2025
Doesn’t require thinking
Easy to use
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report