Excellent Performance with Super-speed USB 3.0
Transfer data with the USB 3.0 standard at up to 10X USB 2.0 speed. And speed boosts with 16X accelerated performance, it takes only 10 minutes to backup 25 GB of data.

Work with Mac OS and Windows
ASUS BW-16D1X-U supports Mac OS X and Windows without any installation that will be operated directly when plugging the USB in the notebook or PC.

The Most Robust Backup Solution
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. ASUS BW-16D1X-U also comes with on 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.

• Color
  Black
• 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 and DVD+R(DL) : Sequential Recording
  DVD-R and 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
• Power
  Power Supply: Internal
  Power Requirements: AC 100 240 V, 50-60 Hz
  Consumption:
  – < 17W (On)
  – < 0.5W (Stand-by)
  – < 0.5W (Off)
• Plug and Play
  VESA: DCC 2B
• Operating Conditions
  Temperature: 0^oC to 40^oC
  Humidity: 15% to 90%
• Storage Conditions
  Temperature: -20^oC to 60^oC
  Humidity: 15% to 90%
• Mounting
  VESA FPMPMI: Yes (100 x 100mm)
• Tilt
  -5^o to +12^o
• Regulation Approval
  Certifications and Compliance: CE, WEEE, RoHS, REACH
• Accessories
  Supplied: CD ROM (user manual), 15-Pin D-Sub cable, audio cable, AC power Cord
• Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
  11 x 7 x 3

  Weight
  2.00 lb

  Warranty Information
  1 Year

M-disc Support

1000-year Storage Solutuion

Save your priceless memories or data for up to 1,000 years

BDXL support

Big-storage disc formats

Move to the future of optical storage with massive BDXL at up to 128GB!

E-Green

The Most Energy Saving Drive

Green idle mode reduces drive operations for up to 50% energy savings

Disc encryption

Doubled data security

Highest security standards with password control and encoded file name functionality

Drag-and-Burn

Burn discs in three simple steps

Drag and drop files to complete super-reliable disc burning in three intuitive steps

Superior burning solution

Best burning quality assured

Intelligent drive operation management pre-tests media and assures the best data burning quality

• Color
  Black

  Read Speed
  BD-R : 12X
  BD-RE : 8X
  BD-ROM : 12X
  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 : 48X
  CD-RW : 40X
  CD-ROM : 48X
• Write Speed
  BD-R : 16X
  BD-R(DL) : 12X
  BD-R(TL/QL) : 6X
  BD-R(LTH) : 6X
  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 : 48X
  CD-RW : 24X
• Access time
  BD(SL/DL) : 180 ms
  DVD : 160 ms
  CD : 150 ms

  Interface
  SATA

• OS Support
  Windows 8
  Windows 7
  Windows Vista
  Windows XP
• System Requirements
  CPU: Intel Pentium D 945(3.4GHz) or higher
  RAM: 1GB or more is recommended
  HDD: 10GB or more
  Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT or ATI X1600 series or above
  Use HDCP Compatible display and VGA card to High Definition digital output
• Software
  Cyberlink Power2Go 8
  Cyberlink PowerDVD 10 with Magic Cinema (Optional, Pro Only)
  Cyberlink PowerBackup 2.5 (Optional, Pro Only)
  Cyberlink InstantBurn 5 (Optional, Pro Only)
  E-Green
• Disc Diameters
  12cm/8cm

  Mounting Orientation
  Vertical and Horizontal (+12 to -12)

  Power
  DC+5V +/-5%,DC+12V +/-10 %

• Item Dimension (L”xW”xH”):
  6.9 x 5.69 x 1.59

  Weight:
  1.5 lb

  Warranty Information:
  1 Year

Capture all the excitement of Blu-ray with the 12x BD-ROM reader that allows for fluent playback. Plus, burn more discs in less time with 16x DVD-Max writing speed.

Superior data protection with M-DISCâ„¢ Support

The M-DISCâ„¢uses a patent rock-like recording surface instead of organic dye to etch your data onto a disc. The M-DISC has been tested and proven to outlast standard DVDs currently on the market

Experience 3D Blu-ray

Take entertainment to the next level with 3D using the new Power BD-DVD 3D Software bundle. With 2D to 3D converting feature, you can bring new dimensions to all your videos.

BDXLâ„¢ Ultimate Capacity

Three Layer BDXL-R/BDXL RE discs offer 100GB capacity while quad layer BDXL-R discs boast 128GB storage capacity. You can now write up to 128GBs of data on a single quad layer BDXLâ„¢ disc which is the equivalent of 27 standard dvds or 5 single layer Blu-ray discs.

• OPERATING SYSTEMS
  Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

  TYPE
  Super Multi Blue Internal:SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter

• TRANSFER RATESWRITE
  BD-R (SL): 2x, 4x CLV, 6x, 8x, 10x PCAV, 12x CAV, 16x CAV
  BD-R (DL/ TLQL): 2x, 4x CLV, 6x, 8x PCAV, 12x CAV/ 2x, 4x CLV, 6x ZCLV
  BD-R (SL LTH): 2x, 4x CLV, 6x PCAV
  BD-RE (SL/DL/TL): 2x CLV
  DVD-R: 2x, 4x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x, 12x PCAV, 16x CAV
  DVD-R DL: 2x, 4x CLV, 8x PCAV
  DVD-RW (SL): 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x CLV
• M-DISC: 4x
  DVD-RAM: 2x, 3x, 5x CLV
  DVD+R: 4x CLV, 8x, 12x PCAV, 16x CAV
  DVD+R DL: 2.4x, 4x CLV, 8x PCAV
  DVD+RW: 2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV
  CD-R: 8x, 16x CLV, 24x, 32x, 40x PCAV, 48x CAV
  CD-RW: 4x, 10x, 16x CLV, 24x ZCLV
• TRANSFER RATES – READ
  BD-R (SL L to H): 6x CAV
  BD-ROM (SL/DL): 12x / 8x CAV
  BD-R (SL/DL): 12x / 8x CAV
  BD-R (TL/QL): 6x / 6x CAV
  BD-RE (SL/DL): 8x /6x CAV
  BDMV (AACS Compliant Disc): 12x
  DVD-ROM (SL/DL): 16x / 12x CAV
• DVD-R (SL/DL): 16x / 12x CAV
  DVD-RW(SL): 12x CAV
  DVD+R (SL/DL): 16x / 12x CAV
  DVD+RW (SL/DL): 12x CAV
  DVD-RAM: 2x, 3x, 5x CLV
  M-DISC: 12x
  DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc): 12x / 8x CAV (SL/DL)
  CD-R/RW/ROM: 48x / 40x / 48x CAV
  CD-DA (DAE): 40x CAV
  80mm CD: 11.5x CAV
• ACCESS TIME
  BD-ROM:180 ms typ.
  DVD-ROM: 180 ms typ.
  DVD-RAM: 180 ms typ.
  CD-ROM: 180 ms typ.
• SUSTAINED RATE
  BD-ROM: > 62.93 MB/s (>14x)
  DVD-ROM: 22.16 Mbytes/s (16x)max.
  CD-ROM: 7,200 kB/s (48x)max.

  BURST TRANSFER RATE
  8b side:1.2Gbps bits/s
  10b side:1.5Gbps bits/s

• BUFFER SIZE
  BUFFER SIZE:4 MB Buffer Under-run prevention function embedded

  HOST INTERFACE
  HOST INTERFACE :Serial ATA (Serial ATA 1.1a)

  COMPLIANCE
  RoHS :Yes

• SOFTWARE
  CyberLinkPower2Go: Yes
  CyberLink PowerDVD: Yes
  CyberLink PowerBackup: Yes
  CyberLink PowerProducer: Yes
• Item Dimension (L”xW”xH”):
  10.2 x 6.4 x 2

  Weight:
  3.2 lb

  Warranty Information:
  1 Year