ASUS BW-16D1X-U Blu-ray Drive, USB 3.0, 16X Write Speed

VENDOR: ASUS Mfg Part#: BW-16D1X-U/BLK/G/AS UPC#: 889349224878
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  • 16X write speed for BD-R and 40X for CD-R discs
  • USB 3.0 interface for faster data transfer and seamless connection
  • Compatible with a wide range of optical media including BD, DVD±R/RW, and CD-R/RW
  • Supports both Mac and Windows operating systems
  • TAA compliant and includes a 1-year warranty
  • Compact and professional black enclosure design

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers ultra-fast 16X Blu-ray writing, enabling efficient backup of large data sets.
  • Broad disc compatibility ensures versatile use for reading and writing across BD, DVD, and CD formats.
  • Plug-and-play USB 3.0 interface allows for flexible deployment across various systems with minimal setup.

Product Overview

The ASUS BW-16D1X-U is an advanced external Blu-ray drive offering high-performance 16X BD-R write speed with USB 3.0 connectivity. Compatible with both Mac and Windows systems, it supports a wide range of formats including BD, DVD, and CD media types. Designed for professional archiving and playback, it’s capable of read speeds up to 40X (CD) and 12X (BD-ROM). The drive is TAA compliant and backed by a 1-year warranty, making it a reliable choice for business and media applications.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type External Blu-ray Drive
Form Factor External
Enclosure Color Black
Power Requirements DC 12V/3A (via AC adapter)
For Use With Mac and Windows OS
System Requirement CPU: Intel Pentium D 945 (3.4 GHz) or higher
RAM 1 GB or more (recommended)
HDD 10 GB or more
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI X1600 series or above
Service & Support Type 1 Year Warranty

Supported Media Types

BD-ROM Yes
BD-R Yes
BD-RE Yes
DVD-ROM Yes
DVD-R Yes
DVD-RW Yes
DVD+R Yes
DVD+RW Yes
DVD-RAM Yes
CD-ROM Yes
CD-R Yes
CD-RW Yes

Write Speeds

BD-R Write Speed 16X
BD-R SL M-DISC Write Speed 4X
BD-R DL Write Speed 12X
BD-R TL Write Speed 8X
BD-R QL Write Speed 6X
BD-RE Write Speed 2X
DVD+R Write Speed 16X
DVD-R Write Speed 16X
DVD+R SL M-DISC Write Speed 4X
DVD+RW Write Speed 8X
DVD-RW Write Speed 6X
DVD+R DL Write Speed 8X
DVD-R DL Write Speed 8X
DVD-RAM Write Speed 5X
CD-R Write Speed 40X
CD-RW Write Speed 24X

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin Taiwan
TAA Compliance Yes

Interfaces

Interface Type USB 3.0

Read Speeds

BD-ROM Read Speed 12X
DVD-ROM Read Speed 16X
DVD+R Read Speed 16X
DVD-R Read Speed 16X
DVD+RW Read Speed 12X
DVD-RW Read Speed 12X
DVD+R DL Read Speed 12X
DVD-R DL Read Speed 12X
DVD-RAM Read Speed 5X
CD-ROM Read Speed 40X
CD-R Read Speed 40X

Physical & Environmental

Width 165 mm
Depth 243 mm
Height 63 mm