ASUS BW-16D1X-U External Blu-ray Drive

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.

Turbo Drive

The ASUS BW-16D1X-U is capable of writing at 16X to BD-R media. The drive also supports M-DISC write-once discs. The USB 3.0 interface ensures the fastest burning speed, while BDXL support allows for the storage of 128 GB on one disc. The professional data backup software, Nero BackItUp, Power Backup, provides a robust backup solution.

Enhanced Performance with SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Transfer data with the USB 3.0 standard at up to 10x USB 2.0 speed.

Mac and Windows Compatible

The ASUS BW-16D1X-U supports macOS X and Windows.

A Robust Backup Solution

The ASUS BW-16D1X-U provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution. Intuitive, bundled software called CyberLink Power2Go 8 simplifies the disc-burning process and offers optional encryption functionality to protect your private files. The ASUS BW-16D1X-U also comes with an online backup solution for Android smartphones and tablets. Together, these powerful functions protect your information and minimize the risk of data loss to give you peace of mind. Please note, the included CyberLink Power2Go 8 Software is not compatible with macOS.

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