Record modes
| Session-at-once (SAO) |
Y |
| Disc-at-once (DAO) |
Y |
| Track-at-once (TAO) |
Y |
| Random write |
Y |
| Multi session |
Y |
Access time
| BD-ROM average random access time |
250 ms |
| DVD drive average random access time |
150 ms |
| CD-ROM drive average random access time |
150 ms |
Reading speed
| DVD-R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| BD-RE read speed |
8 x |
| BD-R read speed |
8 x |
| BD-ROM read speed |
8 x |
| BD-R Dual Layer read speed |
6 x |
| BD-RE Dual Layer read speed |
6 x |
| CD-ROM read speed |
48 x |
| CD-RW read speed |
48 x |
| DVD-RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed |
12 x |
| CD-R read speed |
48 x |
| DVD+RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD-ROM read speed |
16 x |
| DVD+R read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
16 x |
| CD read speed |
48 x |
Writing speed
| BD-RE write speed |
2 x |
| BD-R write speed |
12 x |
| BD-RE Dual Layer write speed |
2 x |
| BD-R Dual Layer write speed |
2 x |
| CD-RW write speed |
24 x |
| CD-R write speed |
48 x |
| DVD-RAM write speed |
12 x |
| CD write speed |
48 x |
| CD rewrite speed |
24 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 |
| DVD-R Double Layer write speed |
8 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer write speed |
8 x |
Performance
| Optical disc diameter |
120, 80 mm |
| Disc types supported |
DVD-RW DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD+RW DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, BD-ROM, BD-RE XL, BD-RE DL, BD-RE, BD-R XL, BD-R DL, BD-R, BD |
| Optical drive type |
Blu-Ray DVD Combo |
| LightScribe |
N |
| Drive device, buffer size |
8 MB |
Other features
| Recording disc types |
DVD-RW DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD+RW DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+R, CD-RW, BD-ROM, BD-RE DL, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-R |
BW-12B1ST, BD-R 8x, CD-R 48x, DVD+RW 8x, DVD-RW 6x, DVD+R(DL) 8x, CD-RW 24x, SATA, 8 MB, Windows 8
<b>The World's Fastest Blu-ray Burner at 12X Speed</b>
-Windows 8 Compatible
-Fastest 12X Blu-ray writing speed
-E-Green saves over 50% power consumption
-Blu-ray 3D support, 2D to 3D DVD conversion, DVD upscaling to HD 1080p (optional)
-Dolby EX and DTS-HD (5.1 channels)(optional)
<b>12X Blu-ray High Speed</b>
With the fastest 12X Blu-ray writing, it only takes 11 mins to back up 25GB* of data
<b>The Best Burning Quality</b>
OTS Technology increases burning success rates and provides users fast and high quality operation
<b>Green Focus</b>
E-Green auto-closes drive application when not in use, saving over 50% power consumption.
<b>Data Protection Solution</b>
E-Hammer helps users delete data permanently on a writable disc (CD-R and DVD-R), ensuring data security with no need to destroy the disc.
<b>Double the Security On-the-Go</b>
Disc Encryption II doubles the security with password-controls and hidden-file functionariy, protecting important user data.
<b>Drag-and-Burn</b>
Friendly interface with only three simple steps to burn a disc, making the process easier than ever
<b>Drag-and-Burn</b>
<b>Blu-ray 3D Support</b>
ASUS supports latest Blu-ray 3D technology, but the Blu-ray playback software is subjected to change by area. Please check with your supplier for exact offers.
