ASUS BW-16D1X-U External Blu-Ray Drive with 16x BD-R & DVD+/-R Writing Speed, USB 3.0 Interface

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Asus BW-16D1X-U External Blu-Ray Drive with 16x BD-R & DVD+/-R Writing Speed
Asus BW-16D1X-U External Blu-Ray Drive with 16x BD-R & DVD+/-R Writing Speed
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2024-08-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Blu-Ray/DVD Writer

I bought this a couple of months ago to add Blu Ray/DVD ability to my computer. There is no room for an internal device, so I bought this external one. Let me say that this drive has exceeded all of my expectations with it's speed and quality. Best thing is that I can use it with both my PC and Mac. I burn a lot of sports DVD's and like to back up my computers also. Highly recommend this burner.

macmacaw55

2024-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Neat product

Want to use it for photos and video to play back and Blue Ray player. The tray wont open unless shut down and reopen unit.

Dido Y.

2024-01-30T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Poor for All Product Performance

The products that I bought --External 16X Blu-Ray Writer and Power2G 13 -- have under-performed and represent a total waste of money on my part. In the way of specifics, the follwing points are offered: * Very little user guidance was provided with the writer. * Very little direct technical support is provided. * The Power2Go upgrade from 8 to 13 is price gouging. * The Power2Go 13 upgrade is not recognized by the system. * The System Recovery operation locks up the computer. * It is not clear who should be contacted with problems: ASUS, CyberLink, or Cleverbridge. To sum up I am very disappointed with this product.

BAL

2022-08-10T18:18:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Blu-ray player

This is a very nice external Blu-ray player. Havent had any issues

PAUL B.

2022-02-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

High Expectations

I got this a few months ago and so far far I am happy with it! A little complicated to figure out how to use everything!

TMC815144

2022-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick and easy~

Great little external DVD/burner. Bought it originally for using Turbo Tax Pro, it came in handy installing some older Adobe programs.

Brook11071982

2021-09-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent quality !

Asus is the best as usual ! Thanks for such a nice product !! Tried different kinds and no one beats Asus!!!

Explorer78

2020-08-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing

Easy to install and use, the best performance for burning information and backups images. If you watch movies, it has an amazing resolution

Joshuag111

2020-06-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great

So far my impressions of this are good, it reads any blue ray movie I put in this and does it quickly.... and under further inspection, I noticed that the bluray dvd drive is one that fits in a 5.25in slot in a computer case, but put in an external housing. so it's definitely portable. But one thing that has come to my attention very quickly is how much heat this thing produces inside its little cocoon of a case. With a thermal camera the internal temperatures are almost 145 degrees fahrenheit and any dvd that comes out feels very toasty. I hope this isn't a problem with my device because this is entirely made of plastic and has no heat sink whatsoever and that could degrade its life quick. So I will post an update if anything happens

nanputipiw

2020-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome external drive

My Asus rog strix scar edition gaming laptop didn't come with a optical drive so I bought this as a replacement and it works awesome super fast and ready to go out of the box I would definitely recommend

Kyler W.

2020-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast and Works great!

I bought this burner a few months ago and its everything I hoped for. Its fast, quiet, and works flawlessly!

jdhunn1185

2019-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

awosome

i love it so much if i had the money id buy 10 more but im poor i love asus stuff it amazing trying to tal my broth in to geting him a new asus laptop atm

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ASUS BW-16D1X-U Specifications

  • Read Speed

    BD-R: 12X
    BD-R(LTH): 8X
    BD-RE: 10X
    BD-R(DL): 8X
    BD-RE(DL): 6X
    BD-ROM(DL): 8X
    BD-R(TL/QL): 6X
    BD-RE(TL): 4X
    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
    CD-R: 40X
    CD-RW: 24X
    CD-ROM: 40X
    DVD Video Playback: 5X
    VCD Playback: 9.3X
    Audio CD Playback: 9.3X

  • Write Speed

    BD-R: 16X
    BD-R(DL): 12X
    BD-R(TL/QL): 6X
    BD-R(LTH): 8X
    BD-R(SL, M-DISC): 4X
    BD-RE: 2X
    BD-RE(DL): 2X
    BD-RE(TL): 2X
    DVD+R: 16X
    DVD-R: 16X
    DVD+RW: 8X
    DVD-RW: 6X
    DVD+R(DL): 8X
    DVD-R(DL): 8X
    DVD-RAM: 5X
    CD-R: 40X
    CD-RW: 24X

  • Writing Mode

    BD-RE: Random Write
    BD-R: Sequential Recording
    DVD+R & DVD+R(DL): Sequential Recording
    DVD-R & DVD-R(DL): DAO/Incremental Recording
    DVD+RW: Random Write
    DVD-RW: DAO/Restricted Overwrite/Incremental Recording
    DVD-RAM: Random Write
    CD-R/RW: DAO/TAO/SAO/Packet Write

  • Access time

    BD(SL/DL): 180 ms
    DVD: 170 ms
    CD: 160 ms

  • Interface

    USB 2.0/USB 3.0

  • OS Support

    Windows 10
    Windows 8
    Windows 7
    Windows Vista
    Windows XP
    Mac OS X 10.6 or higher

  • System Requirements

    CPU: Intel Pentium D 945(3.4 GHz) or higher
    RAM: 1GB or more is recommended
    Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI X1600 series or higher
    Use HDCP Compatible display and VGA card to High Definition digital output

  • Software

    CyberLink Power2Go 8
    CyberLink PowerBackup 2.5

  • Disc Formats

    Audio CD, CD-I, CD-Extra, Photo CD, CD-Text, CD-ROM/XA, Multi-session CD, BD-R(SL/DL), BD-R(TL/QL), BD-RE(SL/DL), BD-RE(TL), BD-ROM(SL/DL), CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM , DVD+/-R(SL/DL), DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM(SL/DL), DVD-RAM, DVD Video

  • Disc Diameters

    12cm/8cm

  • Mounting Orientation

    Horizontal (+5 deg. to -5 deg.)

  • Power

    Adapter Power +12V +/-5%, 3A

  • Temperature

    Operating: 5 to 40 deg. C (41 to 104 deg. F)
    Storage: -30 to 60 deg. C (-22 to 140 deg. F)

  • Humidity

    Operating: 15 % - 80 % (Non-condensing)
    Storage: 10 % - 90 % (Non-condensing)

  • Dimensions (LxWxH)

    243 x 165 x 63mm (9.57 x 6.50 x 2.48")

  • Weight

    1160g (40.92 oz)

About ASUS BW-16D1X-U External Blu-Ray Drive with 16x BD-R & DVD+/-R Writing Speed, USB 3.0 Interface

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent Blu-Ray/DVD Writer

By macmacaw55

I bought this a couple of months ago to add Blu Ray/DVD ability to my computer. There is no room for an internal device, so I bought this external one. Let me say that this drive has exceeded all of my expectations with it's speed and quality. Best thing is that I can use it with both my PC and Mac. I burn a lot of sports DVD's and like to back up my computers also. Highly recommend this burner.

Great Blu-ray player

By PAUL B.

This is a very nice external Blu-ray player. Havent had any issues

Bring the power of high-speed data storage into your life with the ASUS BW-16D1X-U External Blu-Ray Drive. This potent device is capable of writing to 16X BD-R format, making it an essential tool for anyone needing to store large amounts of data. With a USB 3.0 interface, it guarantees the fastest burning speed, ensuring your data is stored quickly and efficiently.

The ASUS BW-16D1X-U is not just about speed; it's also about capacity. With BDXL support, it allows for maximum data storage of up to 128 GB on a single disc. This makes it an ideal solution for backing up extensive data files, video collections, or large professional projects.

This Blu-Ray drive comes equipped with professional data backup software, including Nero BackItUp and Power Backup. These robust backup solutions provide a secure and reliable way to protect your data. With the ability to double the security through password control and hidden file functions, your data is kept safe and secure.

The ASUS BW-16D1X-U is designed for compatibility and convenience. It works seamlessly with both Windows and Mac OS, without the need for any additional installation. Simply plug the USB into your notebook or PC and start backing up your data.

The diamond-shaped design of this Blu-Ray drive reflects the aesthetics of technology, making it a stylish addition to any workspace. Additionally, it comes with free ASUS WebStorage, offering unlimited storage for six months.

The super-speed USB 3.0 interface allows for data transfer at up to 10X the speed of USB 2.0. With 16X accelerated performance, you can backup 25 GB of data in just 10 minutes.

The ASUS BW-16D1X-U also offers a robust backup solution for Android smartphones and tablets. This comprehensive backup solution, coupled with the powerful disc-burning software CyberLink Power2Go 8, provides an intuitive and secure way to protect your private files.

In summary, the ASUS BW-16D1X-U External Blu-Ray Drive is a powerful, efficient, and secure solution for all your data storage needs.

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