Performance
| Optical drive type |
Blu-Ray RW |
Writing speed
| BD-RE rewrite speed |
2 x |
| BD-RE write speed |
2 x |
| BD-R write speed |
16 x |
| BD-RE Dual Layer write speed |
2 x |
| BD-R Dual Layer write speed |
12 x |
| CD-RW write speed |
24 x |
| CD-R write speed |
48 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 |
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-R Double Layer read speed |
16 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 |
16 x |
| CD-RW read speed |
40 x |
| DVD+R Double Layer read speed |
16 x |
| CD-R read speed |
48 x |
| DVD+RW read speed |
12 x |
| DVD-RW read speed |
12 x |
| CD read speed |
48 x |
| DVD+R read speed |
16 x |
| DVD-R read speed |
16 x |
Other features
| Recording disc types |
DVD-RW DL, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD+RW DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD+R, CD-RW, CD-R, BD-ROM, BD-RE DL, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-R |
BW-16D1HT, BD-R 16x, DVD+RW 8x, DVD-RW 6x, CD-R 48x, CD-RW 24x, DVD-R 16x, SATA
<b>16X Blu-Ray Disc Drive</b>
-Extreme 16X Blu-Ray writing speed, backup 25GB data for only 8 minutes
-M-disc Support, save your priceless memories or data for up to 1,000 years.
-BDXL Support - up to 128GB data storage in 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 (PRO package only)
-Enjoy the magic of truly immersive surround sound with Dolby Digital® and DTS HD® (PRO package only)
ASUS BW-16D1HT is a powerful and energy-saving Blu-ray writer which is capable of writing from 16X BD format.Its M-Disc compatibility allows consumers store their priceless photos or documents for more than 1,000 years, and along with BDXL Support, the maximum data storage is 128GB in one disc. Suitable for anyone who desires a total storage and data backup solution.
<b>M-disc Support</b>
<b>1000-year Storage Solutuion</b>
<b>Save your priceless memories or data for up to 1,000 years</b>
<b>M-Disc Support</b>
<b>BDXL support</b>
<b>Big-storage disc formats</b>
Move to the future of optical storage with massive BDXL at up to 128GB!
<b>The Most Energy Saving Drive</b>
<b>E-Green</b>
Green idle mode reduces drive operations for up to 50% energy savings
<b>Burn discs in three simple steps</b>
<b>Disc encryption</b>
<b>Doubled data security</b>
Highest security standards with password control and encoded file name functionality
<b>Magic Cinema Dolby</b>
<b>Drag-and-Burn</b>
<b>Burn discs in three simple steps</b>
Drag and drop files to complete super-reliable disc burning in three intuitive steps
<b>Burn discs in three simple steps</b>
<b>Superior burning solution</b>
<b>Best burning quality assured</b>
Intelligent drive operation management pre-tests media and assures the best data burning quality
<b>Magic Cinema Dolby</b>
<b>Magic Cinema 3D (PRO only)</b>
<b>Eye-popping Blu-ray 3D visual thrills</b>
Take in truly immersive full HD 3D Blu-ray content at home, plus 2D to 3D conversion
<b>Burn discs in three simple steps</b>
<b>Magic Cinema Dolby® and DTS® (PRO only)</b>
<b>Refresh your listening experience</b>
Enjoy the magic of truly immersive surround sound in movies and more