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Write to Blu-ray discs at speeds up to 16X with the BW-16D1X-U External Blu-ray Drive from ASUS. This external drive doesn't only read and write to Blu-ray discs, you can also read and write to both DVD and CD optical media discs. Simply connect the drive to a USB port on either a Windows- or Mac-based computer and begin taking advantage of enhanced data transfer rates up to 10 times faster than those offered by a USB 2.0 connection. The BW-16D1X comes with CyberLink Power2Go8 software designed to streamline the burning process and protect private files. You can also take advantage of the included backup solution for Android smartphones and tablets to backup important files from your mobile devices.
Please note: this Blu-ray Drive is compatible with macOS X 10.6 and later. The eject button will not work with macOS. DVD burning and playback are both supported. Blu-ray burning is supported. However, playback from a Blu-ray disc requires third-party software, available separately. BOOTCAMP INSTALL Windows OS is also not supported when using this device with macOS. Furthermore, the included CyberLink Power2Go 8 Software is not compatible with macOS.
| Enclosure Type | External |
| Interface | USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s), USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s) |
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| Maximum Read Speed | Blu-ray BD-R (LTH): 8x BD-RE (SL): 10x BD-R (DL): 8x BD-RE (DL): 6x BD-ROM (DL): 8x BD-R (TL/QL): 6x BD-RE (TL): 4x BD-R (SL): 12x CD CD-R: 40x CD-RW: 24x CD-ROM: 40x DVD DVD+R: 16x DVD-R: 16x DVD+RW: 12x DVD-RW: 12x DVD-ROM: 16x DVD+R (DL): 12x DVD-R (DL): 12x DVD-ROM (DL): 12x DVD-RAM: 5x |
| Maximum Write Speed | Blu-ray BD-R (DL): 12x BD-R (TL/QL): 6x BD-R (LTH): 8x BD-R (SL): 4x BD-RE (SL): 2x BD-RE (DL): 2x BD-RE (TL): 2x BD-R (SL): 16x CD CD-R: 40x CD-RW: 24x DVD DVD+R: 16x DVD-R: 16x DVD+RW: 8x DVD-RW: 6x DVD+R (DL): 8x DVD-R (DL): 8x DVD-RAM: 5x |
| Access Time | Blu-Ray: 180 ms DVD: 170 ms CD: 160 ms |
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| M-DISC Support | No |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| DC Input Power | |
| Power Consumption | |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 15 to 80% |
| Storage Temperature | -22 to 140°F / -30 to 60°C |
| Storage Humidity | 10 to 90% |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 9.6 x 6.5 x 2.5" / 24.38 x 16.51 x 6.35 cm |
| Weight | 2.6 lb / 1.18 kg |
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