OWC (Other World Computing)
OWC Mercury Pro Blu-ray External Drive
Bring optical media back into your workflow with the OWC Mercury Pro External Blu-Ray Reader/Writer. This versatile drive, housed in a sleek aluminum chassis, offers reliable performance for both Mac and PC users. It supports reading and writing a wide range of formats, including high-capacity BDXL discs and the archival-grade M-DISC for secure, long-term data storage. Enjoy quiet, fanless operation and high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity for seamless integration into your creative or backup tasks. It's an ideal solution for media creation, data archiving, and playback.
$179.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
82
/ 167
#82 in Optical Drives
Price vs Category Average
+40%
Above average
Interface
3.03.213.11
/ USB ( Gen / Gen )
Who it's for
- Durable, Professional Enclosure
- High-Speed Universal Connectivity
- Comprehensive Media Support
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Lack of Bundled Software
- Requires External Power
Key Specs
Interface
USB 3.0 (3.2 Gen 1/3.1 Gen 1)
Maximum Read Speed
Blu-ray: 8x, DVD: 12x, CD: 48x
Maximum Write Speed
Blu-ray: 16x, DVD: 16x, CD: 48x
Buffer Memory
4 MB
M-DISC Support
Yes
Power Source
Included AC Adapter
Weight
5.73 lb
Dimensions
165mm x 48mm x 235mm
Features
- Supports M-DISC for long-term archiving
- Durable aluminum chassis
- Plug-and-play across major OSs
- Quiet, fanless operation
- Reads/writes BDXL media
- Versatile Blu-ray, DVD, CD support
- High-speed USB 3.0 connectivity
- Horizontal or vertical orientation
What customers say
Customers highly value this external drive for its exceptional reliability and superior build quality. The premium aluminum enclosure is frequently praised, offering durability and effective heat management. Performance is consistently strong across all formats, including Blu-ray, DVD, and CD, supporting versatile tasks like archiving and burning. Setup is remarkably simple, providing a seamless plug and play experience on both Mac and PC systems. Users view this dependable operation as a worthwhile long term investment, trusting in OWC's reputation for quality peripherals.
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