Performance
| Disc types supported |
DVD+R, DVD, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD, BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-R, BD, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL |
| Optical drive type |
Blu-Ray DVD Combo |
| Optical disc diameter |
120, 80 mm |
| LightScribe |
N |
Design
| Disc loading type |
Tray disc loader |
| Internal |
Y |
Other features
| Mac compatibility |
N |
| Minimum RAM |
1024 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Intel Pentium D 945 3.4 GHz+ |
| Playback disc types |
DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD, BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-R |
| Recording disc types |
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD, CD-RW, CD-R, CD |
| Minimum hard disk space |
10 GB |
Record modes
| Packet writing |
Y |
| Sequential writing |
Y |
| Random write |
Y |
Access time
| BD-ROM average random access time |
180 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
160 ms |
| CD-ROM drive average random access time |
150 ms |
Reading speed
| DVD-ROM read speed |
16 x |
| CD read speed |
48 x |
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| BD-RE read speed |
8 x |
| BD-R read speed |
12 x |
| BD-ROM read speed |
12 x |
| BD-R Dual Layer read speed |
8 x |
| BD-RE Dual Layer read speed |
6 x |
| CD-ROM read speed |
48 x |
| DVD-RAM read speed |
5 x |
| CD-RW read speed |
40 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| CD-R read speed |
48 x |
| DVD+RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD-RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD+R read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
16 x |
Writing speed
| CD-RW write speed |
24 x |
| CD-R write speed |
48 x |
| DVD+R write speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R write speed |
16 x |
| DVD+RW write speed |
8 x |
| DVD-RW write speed |
6 x |
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
24 x |
Blu-Ray Combo, 150/160/180 ms, CD 48x, DVD16x, BD 12x, SATA, 80/120 mm, 680 g
<b>Fully-Featured Blu-Ray Combo</b>
- M-disc support to preserve your priceless memories for a millennium.
- BDXL Support - up to 128GB data storage on one disc.
- E-Green saves over 50% of power consumption.
- Doubles data security with password control and encoded file name functionality.
- Friendly interface with three simple steps to burn a disc.
- Eye-popping Blu-ray 3D visual thrills (Optional,Pro package only).
- Enjoy the magic of truly immersive surround sound with Dolby Digital® and DTS HD®(Optional,Pro package only).
ASUS BC-12D2HT is a powerful and energy-saving Blu-ray disc drive capable of reading from 12X BD format and writing to 16X DVD±R format.
With M-Disc Support, users can store their precious memories for millennium. For data protection, BC-12D2HT integrates password controls and encryption plus encoded file name functionality, ensuring information and documents are extra-safe.
<b>M-Disc Support</b>
1000-year Storage Solutuion
Save your priceless memories or data for up to 1,000 years.
<b>BDXL Support</b>
Big-storage disc formats
Move to the future of optical storage with massive BDXL at up to 128GB!
<b>E-Green</b>
The Most Energy Saving Drive
Green idle mode reduces drive operations for up to 50% energy savings.
<b>Disc encryption</b>
Doubled data security
Highest security standards with password control and encoded file name functionality.
<b>Drag-and-Burn</b>
Burn discs in three simple steps
Drag and drop files to complete super-reliable disc burning in three intuitive steps.
<b>Superior Burning Solution</b>
Best burning quality assured
Intelligent drive operation management pre-tests media and assures the best data burning quality.
<b>Magic Cinema 3D (PRO only)</b>
Eye-popping Blu-ray 3D visual thrills
Take in truly immersive full HD 3D Blu-ray content at home, plus 2D to 3D conversion.
<b>Magic Cinema Dolby® and DTS® (PRO only)</b>
Refresh your listening experience
Enjoy the magic of truly immersive surround sound in movies and more.