SuperDrive compatibility with macOS 26

[jaymc]

With those running either version of macOS 26 AND have an Apple Superdrive ... does it work?

Currently works fine on my M1 MacBook Pro running macOS 15.6

 

[flowrider]

I have an Asus external BD/DVD recorder player - Works as it should.

Lou

 

[jaymc]

I have an Asus external BD/DVD recorder player - Works as it should.

Lou

Not what I asked, but thanks anyway.

 

[x_man_]

With those running either version of macOS 26 AND have an Apple Superdrive ... does it work?

Currently works fine on my M1 MacBook Pro running macOS 15.6

Yes, it works. However, when playing The Simpsons' third season DVDs in 4:3 aspect ratio on a Mac, the video appears aligned to the left instead of centered on the screen, which looks quite odd.

 

[flowrider]

Not what I asked, but thanks anyway.

If an Asus drive works, why wouldn't an Apple-branded one❓

Sorry, I posted😢

Lou

 

[Fishrrman]

My suggestions:
a. Just upgrade and try the SuperDrive. Then you tell us... if it works.

b. If it DOESN'T work... time to look for a 3rd party external USB optical drive. DVD/CD drives are quite cheap (probably can find one for $25). If you'd like BD/DVD/CD with M-DISC writability, will cost a little more.

 

[haralds]

The SuperDrive is unique in that Apple has an interlock on providing sufficient power. It will only work, if plugged in directly.

I have switched to two of these on my two Desktops:
archgon Premium Aluminum External USB 3.0 UHD 4K Blu-Ray Writer Super Drive for PC and Mac

They work well on USB-C, support 4K BluRay, and can act as "LibreDrive" with MakeMKV.
Both work over hubs and do not require a direct connection.

The simple style complements my Mac Studio and mini Pro.

 

[jaymc]

Perhaps I wasn't making myself clear ... does anyone who has currently upgraded to either the developers or public beta for iPadOS 26 AND has an Apple SuperDrive see any problems accessing files from either DVD or CD? I prefer not up update my MacBook Pro if this seems to be a problem. Thanks.

 

[dmccloud]

Perhaps I wasn't making myself clear ... does anyone who has currently upgraded to either the developers or public beta for iPadOS 26 AND has an Apple SuperDrive see any problems accessing files from either DVD or CD? I prefer not up update my MacBook Pro if this seems to be a problem. Thanks.

Even if there are issues with the SuperDrive, you can get a CD/DVD/BluRay drive that would be compatible for $50-70. That drive will also have a longer support window, as the SuperDrive was discontinued last year.

 

[benwiggy]

does anyone who has currently upgraded to either the developers or public beta for iPadOS 26 AND has an Apple SuperDrive see any problems accessing files from either DVD or CD?

Yes, I have the Apple SuperDrive, and it works fine on Tahoe. I had no problem playing a movies from DVD directly.

The only problem is connecting USB A to the USB C ports on my Mac. Using a "multi-port hub" wouldn't work: the drive was listed in System Information, but didn't have enough power to 'take in' the disk. I tried two separate hubs.

Single USB A to C adaptors worked fine: I tried Apple's own adaptor, and a crappy cheap generic one. Both worked.