ASUS Turbo Drive BW-16D1X-U Blu-Ray external drive, USB

The ASUS TurboDrive BW-16D1X-U is a high-speed (16X) external Blu-ray burner that offers reliable backup via M-DISC technology and convenient USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for Windows and macOS. It is a device aimed at users who want to store large amounts of data long-term and have universal compatibility.

Main features

• Type: External Blu-ray burner
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) – provides high transfer speed
• Compatibility: Windows 11/10/8/8.1 and macOS X 10.6+
• Maximum write speed:
  • BD-R: up to 16X
  • DVD±R: up to 16X
  • CD-R: up to 40X
• Maximum reading speed:
  • BD-ROM: up to 12X
  • DVD-ROM: up to 16X
  • CD-ROM: up to 40X

Special features

• M-DISC support: allows data archiving with a durability of over 1,000 years (when recorded correctly)
• BDXL support: record discs with capacities up to 128 GB
• Disc Encryption II: password protection and file name encryption (Windows)
• Nero BackItUp (Windows): software for easy backup of photos, videos and documents
• ASUS WebStorage: 12 months of free cloud space for additional backup

Practical use

• Archiving large files: movies, RAW photos, projects
• Long-term storage: M-DISC is particularly useful for important documents and family archives
• Compatibility: works with both desktops and laptops thanks to the USB interface
• Mobility: external design – can be used anywhere, no need for an internal optical slot