OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer
$103.20
In stock
Description
The Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer from OWC / Other World Computing features a USB 3.0 interface and can be used with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. The plug-and-play optical drive requires no special drivers for use and supports writing to Blu-ray and DVD media at speeds at up to 16x and CDs at up to 48x, while also supporting the reading of Blu-ray media at speeds up to 12x, DVD media at speeds up to 16x, and CDs at speeds up to 48x. It also supports a wide range of disc capacities, including single (25GB, double (50GB), triple (100GB), and quad layer (128GB) Blu-ray media, single (4.7GB) and dual layer (8.4GB) DVD media, and CD media up to 700MB, or 79 minutes of audio. This optical drive also supports M-DISC media and its 4MB buffer helps to ensure uninterrupted disc burning sessions.
The Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer includes a 2′ USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A cable and operates using an included 100 ~ 240 VAC power supply at 50-60 Hz. It is protected by a limited 1-year warranty.
Additional information
| Weight | 5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.1 × 9.55 × 5.05 in |
| Enclosure Type | External |
| CD Read Speed | CD-R: 48x<br />CD-ROM: 48x<br />CD-RW: 40x |
| AC Input Power | VAC50 / 60 Hz |
| Storage Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C |
| Operating Humidity | 15 to 90% |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 113°F / 5 to 45°C |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes, Per Manufacturer |
| Mounting Orientation | Vertical, Horizontal |
| CD Write Speed | CD-R: 48x<br />CD-RW: 24x |
| CD Access Time | 150 ms |
| Interface | USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) |
| DVD Write Speed | DVD-R (SL): 16x<br />DVD+R (SL): 16x<br />DVD-R (DL): 8x<br />DVD+R (DL): 8x<br />DVD-RW: 6x<br />DVD+RW: 8x<br />DVD-RAM: 5x |
| DVD Read Speed | DVD±R (SL): 16x<br />DVD±R (DL): 12x<br />DVD±RW: 12x<br />DVD-ROM (SL): 16x<br />DVD-ROM (DL): 12x<br />DVD-RAM: 5x |
| DVD Access Time | 160 ms |
| M-DISC Support | Yes |
| Blu-ray Write Speed | BD-R (SL): 16x<br />BD-R (DL, TL): 12x<br />BD-R (QL): 6x<br />BD-RE (SL, DL, TL): 2x |
| Blu-ray Read Speed | BD-R (SL): 12x<br />BD-R (DL): 8x<br />BD-R (TL, QL): 6x<br />BD-RE (SL, DL): 8x<br />BD-RE (TL, QL): 6x<br />BD-ROM (SL): 12x<br />BD-ROM (DL): 8x |
| Blu-ray Access Time | 180 ms |
| Buffer Memory | 4 MB |
| Loading Mechanism | Tray |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.5 x 2 x 8.3" / 16.5 x 5.1 x 21.1 cm |
Reviews (98)
98 reviews for OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer
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Cesar Kling (verified owner) –
Came in good condition, it also had some blank discs so I could test the machine to make sure it worked! That was thoughtful.
Kelley Reichel (verified owner) –
I have a huge number of pictures stored on blu ray discs. They are large files as I keep the raw copies as well as jpg. This is a joy to use when looking at my old blu ray discs because it so fast. I needed a device that would be compatible with my iMAC and USB3. This has fit the bill nicely. It burns very quickly as well. It is a bit loud when displaying the images though. My biggest fear was that it would not play well with my MAC and that has not happened. I plugged it in to the iMAC and was burning discs immediately using TOAST.
Jaime Beahan (verified owner) –
This drive has surpassed expectations. For just a little more than an Apple Superdrive you get so much more capability. Was using it in less than two minutes of opening the box!
Adrienne Lind (verified owner) –
When I went with a new laptop for video editing that did not have a DVD, Blu-Ray burner installed. I checked out B&H’s website. I knew that I did not want the flat, small, plastic external burners I already owned and did not like. The Mercury Pro is built like a tank. I like the fact that in order to load a disc, you must access a draw, drop the DVD in the holder, not snap the DVD on to a center piece. In the short time I have used the Mercury, I’ve successfully burned 10 Blu Ray discs.
Sonya Jacobi (verified owner) –
The unit looks and sounds solid in use. Has performed assigned task very admirably.
Manley Schaefer (verified owner) –
good
Twila Weimann (verified owner) –
I rip hundreds of cds and dvds to back up my library of music and movies. I wore out a LG super drive after years of good service and now wanted to also try Blu-ray. The build quality of the enclosure is solid and I plan on using this one as much as the old drive. First Blu-ray and dozens of cds and dvds starting out just fine. B&H comes through again.
Claire Barrows (verified owner) –
Works great with all discs and it also looks very well next to Apple products!
Keith Abbott (verified owner) –
I love the write speed when doing Blu-Ray discs. As a photographer, I have over 3 million images stored on Blu-Ray and the write time on this has saved me a lot of time compared to my original 4X writer, and even over my 12X write.
Alvis Fay (verified owner) –
I am using it with Asmpoo Burning Studio 22 and burning 100GB M Disks with no problems
Dario Veum (verified owner) –
I haven’t burned with it yet. It is working great for recoding old DVD’s and it’s fast.
Eva Schowalter (verified owner) –
I tried another brand of drive on my brand new iMac computer and it didn’t fair so well. Might have just been a bad drive or whatever. Compared to the Mercury Pro though … no contest. Do NOT hesitate to get this drive. This drive is AWESOME. Worth every penny.
Selena Stanton (verified owner) –
So far, it works great with my Mac! It does exactly what I need it to do.
Kelly Hintz (verified owner) –
Gotta hand it to OWC. Quality products and can always expect them to work as expected.
Reuben Rohan (verified owner) –
As burners go, this one has the bases covered. Heavy duty design, with a number of options to burn every format except toast (maybe its an option-haha). I bought this burner to replace my built in burner on my iMac. It has worked flawlessly so far. My only criticism is that I cant operate it from my keyboard (open and close), not a big deal. As far my specs go Im using USB 2 and Mac OS 10.6.8 so this may be a contributing factor to it not responding to my keyboard. As Ive said, a great drive (in fact Im buying another one. Thank you Apple for not including a Cd Burner in your latest offerings of iMacs.)
King Crona (verified owner) –
I had and older Buffalo CD, DVD, and BD-R Reader/Writer that was rated at 1/4 the speed of the OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0. Additionally the OWC Mercury cost over a $100 less. I also am impressed with the aluminum housing that encases this device.
Zachery Dach (verified owner) –
Fast DL burns on iMac.
Anahi O’Reilly (verified owner) –
Great product
Skylar Gorczany (verified owner) –
After buying a number of less expensive Blu Ray rippers/writers to hang off my iMac – literally all of them inconsistent in quality, speed and ability to get the job done – I decided to try spending a little more money to buy this drive. I couldn’t be happier. Yes, if you’re using it to hang off a laptop and need to take it out of the home, it’s likely too big and bulky. But if you’re not, it’s the very bulk, construction and solidity of the disc tray that makes it a far better choice. I rip and write a LOT of material,, from CDs to DVDs to Blu Rays. In every case the OWC, with its Logitech writer, not only does the job consistently, it does it faster as well. When ripping CDs, I’m getting speeds of between 35 and 40 times, so ripping a 75-minute CD now takes around two minutes. Previous name brand (but less expensive and less sturdy) devices, despite claiming similar speeds, never got beyond a little over half the OWC’s rate. While it’s too soon to tell, I also suspect this device will last much longer than prior devices I’ve used. I think the idea of taking what is essentially an internal drive and putting it into an enclosure that allows it to be used externally makes the OWC, quite simply, a far better choice, Yes, with a Mac, you need to get third party software to rip DVD and Blu Ray audio; ditto software to watch BlU Ray discs; but between shareware and inexpensive options, you can get your environment set up for a one-time cost of about $50. The OWC is also truly plug and play on my Mac. I plugged it in, and it worked immediately, both with existing Apple software (iTunes and DVD player) and with the third party software I use to rip DVDs/Blu Rays, and to watch Blu Rays. So if you’re looking for a sturdy device that does the trick far better than flimsy, in relative terms only slightly less expensive potions, and aren’t looking for something that needs to be portable, then this OWC device is the one for you! Sometimes it’s worth spending a little extra money; you get what you pay for, as they say. And I couldn’t be happier with this OWC writer/ripper.
Columbus Donnelly (verified owner) –
It is a paperweight now.