I purchased a SuperDrive that ended up not being compatible with the 2021 iMac 24" running macOS Ventura on an M1 processor.
iMac 24″, macOS 13.2
I use the Apple adapter AND I use an Anker adapter I got from Amazon. Both work. As has been pointed out several times now, using any kind of hub or dock will not work. This has been the case since the SuperDrive came out years ago. It will only work when plugged directly into a port on your Mac. USB-C-to-USB-A adapters are pretty simple items.
This one works on my 2019 iMac in Ventura...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091Y9L722/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you mean the USB-A connector, you need a simple USB-A to USB-C adapter. A passthrough model.
My Apple SD works on all my Macs. I also have several other non Apple Drives that work fine. Always connect directly to your Mac and not through a hub. I have both Monterey and Ventura.
The only thing I haven't tried is Apple's official USB-C to USB-A adapter. I'll give that a shot and provide the result.
I use my SuperDrive on my M1 Studio Max without issues. It is completely compatible with macOS Ventura and M1 Macs.
@Ikrupp:
Are you using the official Apple-branded USB-C to USB-A adapter? So far I've only used a Philips-branded one and a Targus-branded hub to no avail.
No hubs or docks ... a simple passthrough adapter only like Apple sells.
The Apple USB SuperDrive is not compatible with the 2021 iMac 24". What are some recommended external disc drives that I can use?
