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ASUS - 6x External Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black

Model: SBW-06D2X-U
SKU: 5005664
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  • Key Specs
    • Optical Media Supported: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R QL, BD-R TL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-RE TL, BD-ROM, BD-ROM DL, CD, CD-I, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, Photo CD, Video CD
    • Dual Layer Media Supported: true (A drive that supports dual-layer media is able to read and write a specific format that provides additional recording space via a second recordable layer.)
    • System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP; Mac OS X 10.6 and above. CPU: Intel Pentium D 945 (3.4GHz) or higher, RAM: 1GB or more is recommended, Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI X1600 series or above (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
    • M-Disc Ready: true (Drives with this capability can write to an M-DISC, a media format for permanently archiving data that is less affected by environmental factors than regular DVD media.)
    • Maximum Read Speeds: 8 (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can read information from a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive reading at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
    • Maximum Write Speeds: 8x DVD+R; 8x DVD-R; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x CD-R (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write information to a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
    • Maximum Rewrite Speeds: 8x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 16x CD-RW (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write over existing information on a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
    • Included Software: Cyberlink Power2Go 8, TurboEngine
  • General
    • Product Name: Asus - 6x External Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
    • Brand: ASUS
    • Model Number: SBW-06D2X-U
  • Compatibility
    • Drive Location: External
    • Drive Type: DVD Writer
    • Optical Media Supported: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R QL, BD-R TL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-RE TL, BD-ROM, BD-ROM DL, CD, CD-I, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, Photo CD, Video CD
    • Dual Layer Media Supported: true (A drive that supports dual-layer media is able to read and write a specific format that provides additional recording space via a second recordable layer.)
    • Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows
    • System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP; Mac OS X 10.6 and above. CPU: Intel Pentium D 945 (3.4GHz) or higher, RAM: 1GB or more is recommended, Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT or ATI X1600 series or above (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
    • M-Disc Ready: true (Drives with this capability can write to an M-DISC, a media format for permanently archiving data that is less affected by environmental factors than regular DVD media.)
  • Connectivity
    • Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
  • Performance
    • Maximum Read Speeds: 8 (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can read information from a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive reading at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
    • Maximum Write Speeds: 8x DVD+R; 8x DVD-R; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x CD-R (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write information to a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
    • Overall Maximum Write Speed: 24 times (The maximum average speed at which the device can write information.)
    • Maximum Rewrite Speeds: 8x DVD+RW; 6x DVD-RW; 16x CD-RW (The greatest speed(s) at which the device can write over existing information on a disc. Speeds are often written as nX, with n indicating the multiple of the original speed. For example, a drive writing at 8X is twice as fast a drive reading at 4X.)
    • Cache Buffer: 1 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
    • Average Access Time: 300ms (The average length of time it takes for the drive to find a piece of information and make it available to the computer for processing.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 0.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 5.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Length: 6.2 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Weight: 0.7 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Included
    • Included Software: Cyberlink Power2Go 8, TurboEngine
  • Warranty
    • Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Other
    • UPC: 610839417063

Back up your data onto physical discs with this Asus Blu-ray writer. It burns up to 128GB of data onto each quad-layer disc, or if you're using triple-layer discs, it burns up to 100 GB, ensuring your data remains secure and safe in a physical archive. Connectivity via USB 2.0 ensures this Asus Blu-ray writer transfers files quickly.

  • Multiformat support: For BD-R/RE, BD-ROM, DVD+R/R DL/RW, DVD-R/R DL/RW, DVD-RAM and CD-R/RW media.
  • BDXL™ format support: Allows users to burn huge amounts of data on a single Blu-ray disc, up to 100GB on BD-R(TL), and 128GB on BD-R(QL).
  • Auto Tuning Power technology: Ensures optimized power to burn a disc with the best quality.
  • Disc Encryption II: Doubles the security with password-controls and hidden-file function, protecting important user data.
  • Drag and burn: Intuitive burning interface in only three simple steps to burn a disc.
  • Flexible dual positioning: Vertical and horizontal two-way placement.
  • 6x BD-R, 2X BD-RE write speeds and 6X BD-ROM read speeds: Allow fast disc burning, erasing, rewriting new data and overall operation.
  • 6x maximum DVD±R DL write speeds and 8x the maximum DVD±R write speeds: For rapid disc creation.
  • 8x maximum DVD±RW rewrite speeds: To erase discs and write new data to them quickly.
  • 8x maximum DVD-ROM read speed: For fast operation.
  • 5x maximum DVD-RAM write speeds: Ensure fast disc burning.
  • Quick writing and rewriting: 24x maximum CD-R and 16x maximum CD-RW write speeds for fast disc burning.
  • 24x maximum CD-ROM read speeds: For fast operation.
  • USB 2.0 interface: Quickly and easily connect to TVs, digital photo frames, and PCs for the playback.
  • 300 ms average BD(SL/DL) and 450 ms BD(TL/QL) access time: Also 190 ms for CD/DVD to help you complete your tasks quickly.
Whats Included
  • Asus 6x External Blu-ray Disc Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
  • Stand