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ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO
Full-size external 16× BDXL writer; the PRO suffix identifies the exact USB 3.2 Gen 1 model and its bundled Windows authoring suite.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the exact label and suffix to manufacturer documentation. Ratings are maximums under supported-media conditions, not guaranteed sustained speeds.
Model-specific specifications
| Catalog subcategory | External Blu-ray drives |
|---|---|
| Exact model / SKU | ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO |
| BD formats and read rates | BD-ROM (single/dual layer); BD-R (SL/DL/TL/QL), BD-RE (SL/DL/TL), BDXL and M-DISC BD-R. Read: BD-ROM / BD-R up to 12×; BD-RE up to 10× (media/layer dependent). |
| BD write formats and rates | BD-R SL 16×, DL 12×, TL 8×, QL 6×; BD-RE up to 2×; BD-R M-DISC up to 4×. |
| DVD formats and read rates | DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±R DL, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM and DVD+R M-DISC. Read: DVD-ROM and DVD±R up to 16×; DVD±RW up to 12×; DVD-RAM up to 5×. |
| DVD write formats and rates | DVD±R up to 16×, DVD±R DL 8×, DVD+RW 8×, DVD-RW 6×, DVD-RAM 5×; DVD+R M-DISC 4×. |
| CD formats and read rates | CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW. Read: CD-ROM/CD-R up to 40×; CD-RW up to 32×. |
| CD write formats and rates | CD-R up to 40×; CD-RW up to 24×. |
| USB interface and power | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (USB 3.0 class); external 12 V DC / 3 A adapter required, not bus-powered. Use the supplied data and power leads. |
| Host compatibility and software | Windows and macOS data use are listed by ASUS; the bundled CyberLink playback/authoring utilities are Windows-specific. Blu-ray/UHD playback requires separately compatible licensed software and protected-video host hardware. |
| Model caveat | The 16× single-layer BD-R headline does not apply to BDXL layers or BD-RE; select a supported disc and a native USB 3.x host port for rated performance. |
Host, media and preservation notes
- Separate drive-level disc support from playback application, region policy, codec licensing and any protected-video/HDCP requirements.
- Use supported media and a stable data/power connection; firmware, media quality, layer, recording mode and USB bandwidth affect actual speed.
- For an archival image, log drive model/firmware, host OS, software, media type, verification result and checksums.
Manufacturer and manual sources
- ASUS — BW-16D1H-U PRO technical specificationsManufacturer format, speed, interface and system requirements listing.
- ASUS — BW-16D1H-U PRO manuals and supportManufacturer manual/support locator for installation and operation.
Published X-speed ratings are maximum format-specific rates. Actual operation depends on supported media, software, host throughput and operating conditions.