ASUS TurboDrive BW-16D1H-U External Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray Drive (LG WH16NS60 v1.02 firmware on BH50N LibreDrive)
ASUS TurboDrive BW-16D1H-U External Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray Drive (LG WH16NS60 v1.02 firmware on BH50N LibreDrive)
Ready to rip out of the box. Premium ASUS TurboDrive BW-16D1H-U full-sized external enclosure fitted with a high-performance BH50N internal optical drive, pre-flashed to custom UHD-friendly WH16NS60 v1.02 MK firmware.
Combining ASUS’s heavy-duty desktop casing with LG's top-tier 16x flagship optical mechanism, this drive enables full 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback and bit-perfect backups using software like MakeMKV, HandBrake, and ImgBurn without high-speed transmission locks or software restrictions.
Key Features
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4K UHD LibreDrive Ready: Powered by an internal BH50N drive on UHD-friendly v1.02 WH16NS60 MK firmware for seamless 100GB triple-layer (BD-XL) physical disc compatibility and low-level raw data access.
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Flagship 16x Optical Pickup: Built around LG’s high-speed desktop laser assembly for maximum read/write stability, rapid extraction speeds, and robust disc fault tolerance.
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Full-Sized External Casing: Features ASUS’s iconic diamond-cut design with an active cooling structure and robust vibration suppression for stable desktop operation.
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USB 3.0 High-Speed Interface: High-bandwidth USB 3.0 connection ensures maximum data transfer speeds during heavy disc extraction tasks.
Specifications
| Technical Details | Specifications |
| Internal Drive Model | BH50N (Full-Height 5.25") |
| Enclosure Model | ASUS TurboDrive BW-16D1H-U External |
| Firmware State | WH16NS60v1.02 4K UHD Friendly / LibreDrive Enabled |
| Interface | USB 3.0 Type-B to USB-A |
| Supported Media | 4K UHD Blu-ray, BD-R / BD-RE, BD-XL (100GB/128GB), DVD±R, CD |
| Power Supply | External AC Power Adapter (Included) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux |
What’s Included
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1x ASUS TurboDrive BW-16D1H-U External 4K UHD Optical Drive (BH50N drive with LG WH16NS60 v1.02 MK Pre-Flashed firmware)
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1x USB 3.0 Cable
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1x AC Power Adapter & Cable
Shipping Information
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United Kingdom: Free Standard Shipping on all orders.
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International Orders: Flat-rate £35.00 international shipping.
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Please note: International buyers are strictly responsible for paying any import duties, customs charges, taxes, or clearance fees levied by their local customs authority upon receipt of the item.
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Warranty & Returns Policy (UK & Ireland Customers Only)
30-Day Unwanted Returns
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You may return an unwanted item within 30 days of purchase.
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All returned items must be in their original condition, complete with all original packaging and included accessories.
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Deductions will apply for any missing parts or defects caused by user neglect.
364-Day Seller Guarantee (Days 31 to 364)
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Beyond the first 30 days and up to 364 days, coverage is provided directly by the seller (UK & Ireland only).
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Parts & Labour: Fully covered under warranty.
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Postage: The customer covers return shipping to the seller; return postage back to the customer after repair/inspection is covered by the seller.
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Repair / Replacement Terms: The seller is permitted up to 2 repair attempts for the same fault before a replacement or refund is issued. If a repair is not possible in the first instance, a replacement unit may be offered.
Note for Archiving: To back up your physical 4K UHD discs, we recommend utilizing the latest version of MakeMKV. Always ensure the external power adapter is connected directly to a wall outlet for stable power delivery during triple-layer BD-XL reading.
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