16X Blu-Ray Disc Drive
- 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.

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

Specification

Product
Product id	563849
Brand	AsusTek
Partnr	BW-16D1HT/BLK/B
EAN/UPC code	5712505332610
Design
Internal	Y
Product colour	Black
Disc loading type	Tray disc loader
Mounting	Vertical/Horizontal
Performance
Purpose	Desktop
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Interface	Serial ATA
Disc types supported	BD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
LightScribe	N
Writing speed
CD-RW write speed	24 x
CD-R write speed	48 x
BD-R write speed	16 x
BD-RE Dual Layer write speed	2 x
BD-R Dual Layer write speed	12 x
DVD-R write speed	16 x
DVD-RAM write speed	5 x
DVD+R write speed	16 x
DVD-RW write speed	6 x
DVD+RW write speed	8 x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed	8 x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed	8 x
Reading speed
CD-R read speed	48 x
CD-RW read speed	40 x
CD-ROM read speed	48 x
BD-RE read speed	8 x
BD-RE Dual Layer read speed	6 x
BD-R read speed	12 x
BD-R Dual Layer read speed	8 x
BD-ROM read speed	12 x
DVD-ROM read speed	16 x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed	12 x
DVD+R read speed	16 x
DVD-R read speed	16 x
DVD-RW read speed	12 x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed	12 x
DVD+RW read speed	12 x
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
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	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 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
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 procent
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 90 procent
Weight & dimensions
Width	146 mm
Depth	170 mm
Height	41 mm
Weight	750 g
Packaging content
Bundled software	Cyberlink Power2Go 8 E-Green