Best Laptops With a DVD Drive

A built-in DVD drive allows you to make copies of your data for safekeeping, too, with a $15 pack of 50 blank DVDs. Sure, you can use cloud-based storage services like Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive, but they, too, depend on the robustness of your internet connection—and your tolerance for monthly subscription fees.

Of course, you can always buy an external DVD drive for $20 to $40 at stores like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The device usually connects to your laptop via USB—as long as the laptop has a USB port and it's not being used. And you remember to pack the cable.

The following laptops with a built-in DVD drive—ordered from least to most expensive—are the best in our ratings.