ASUS BW-16D1X-U, Blu-ray Writer, External, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black

The ASUS BW-16D1X-U is a black external Blu-ray writer designed for desktop and laptop computers. It connects through a standard USB Type-A port to provide data communication with the host system. This unit is intended for professional and home office environments where optical media access is required. It is constructed for horizontal placement on a desk and measures 243 mm in depth by 165 mm in width.

This optical station is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Windows 8, 10, and 11, as well as Mac OS X 10.6 and later. The drive is intended for tasks such as system backups, media archiving, and disc-based data distribution. It is designed to handle various types of optical discs and is housed in a durable chassis. The unit weighs 1120 g, which provides stability during high-speed disc rotation and writing operations. Minimum system requirements include 1 GB of RAM, 10 GB of hard drive space, and an Intel Pentium D 945 processor.

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface for high-speed data transfer
• 16X BD-R and DVD±R maximum write speeds
• 12X BD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM, and 40X CD read speeds
• M-DISC support for archival-grade data storage
• External AC power adapter for consistent performance
• Bundled Nero BackItUp and CyberLink software
• Support for BD-RE, DVD-RAM, and CD-RW formats