Questions & Answers for Apple USB SuperDrive

Yes, I have successfully used this drive with my 2016 MacBook. You will need a USB to USB-C converter, however, as this drive is USB. Its worth mentioning I was successful using an Apple HDMI Multi Adaptor, I wouldn't be able to say with 100% certainty that this would work with other non Apple brand adapters.

• Answered by James M
• Jan 3, 2017
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Speed is only one factor here. The device is also powered by the USB. My external SuperDrive actually has two separate USB 2 plugs, not for speed, but for enough power to run the device. USB 3 has more power and its more efficient. Playing a DVD consumes a lot of power from the plug, and would be much better with USB 3.

• Answered by Jeffe A from Murphys
• Oct 6, 2013
• Flag as inappropriate Answer (So is this new Superdrive USB 3.0 or 2.0 then? Would like to hope it was 3.0 to match the new specs of the Macbook Pro & Macbook Air?)