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. M-disc Support 1000-year Storage Solutuion Save your priceless memories or data for up to 1,000 years BDXL support Big-storage disc formats Move to the future of optical storage with massive BDXL at up to 128GB! E-Green The Most Energy Saving Drive Green idle mode reduces drive operations for up to 50% energy savings Disc encryption Doubled data security Highest security standards with password control and encoded file name functionality Drag-and-Burn Burn discs in three simple steps Drag and drop files to complete super-reliable disc burning in three intuitive steps Superior burning solution Best burning quality assured Intelligent drive operation management pre-tests media and assures the best data burning quality

System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions
Width	146 mm
Depth	170 mm
Height	41 mm
Weight	750 g
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 90%
Access time
DVD drive average random access time	160 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access time	150 ms
BD-ROM average random access time	180 ms
Reading speed
CD-R read speed	48x
CD-RW read speed	40x
CD-ROM read speed	48x
BD-ROM read speed	12x
BD-R Dual Layer read speed	8x
BD-R read speed	12x
BD-RE Dual Layer read speed	6x
BD-RE read speed	8x
DVD+R read speed	16x
DVD-R read speed	16x
DVD-RW read speed	12x
DVD-RAM read speed	5x
DVD-ROM read speed	16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed	12x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed	12x
DVD+RW read speed	12x
Writing speed
DVD+R write speed	16x
CD-R write speed	48x
CD-RW write speed	24x
BD-R write speed	16x
BD-RE write speed	2x
BD-R Dual Layer write speed	12x
BD-RE Dual Layer write speed	2x
DVD-R write speed	16x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed	8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed	8x
DVD+RW write speed	8x
DVD-RW write speed	6x
DVD-RAM write speed	5x
Packaging content
Bundled software	Cyberlink Power2Go 8 E-Green
Design
Internal	Y
Product colour	Black
Disc loading type	Tray
Mounting	Vertical/Horizontal
Performance
Purpose	Desktop
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray RW
Interface	Serial ATA
Disc types supported	BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
Optical disc diameter	80,120 mm
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84717030