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Others might know more about this, but BDR-XS07TS is slot-in loading mechanism, have PureRead 4+ so that mechanical thing could become more problematic over time perhaps ? BDR-XD08S is a clam-shell version but only has PureRead 3+ less mechanical stuff on this drive, should be better BDR-XD08EMB-S ...

• BDR-XD08EMB-S • BDR-XD08/S • BDR-XS07TS Thank you for the update, didn't see about the hospital stay when I was going back through the thread so best wishes. Anyone else here able to enlighten a technical noob on the differences in function between these three models? As previously stated my use-...

The uhdfriendlydrives site is updated but shows all listings as out of stock. Is this because they're still setting up for February or did I already miss the re-opening sale?

MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am

MK firmware only works with MakeMKV and Xreveal for UHD discs, so make your choice based on what software you use to tip UHD discs. Anything other than the 2 mentioned applications require non MK firmware for UHD discs.

Great, thank you.

MakeMKV, forums & alternative firmware (for same drive) are for backing up/ripping discs. Different software may use different methods/firmware for managing DRM/encryption, and require different firmware. I'm afraid this isn't clear to me, sorry. I have ripped many blu-rays and a couple of 4K d...

MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 05, 2026 4:10 am

Yes, MK firmware only works with MakeMKV and Xreveal for UHD discs.

Right, so why the difference? Are these drives designed for different use-cases, operating systems, or something, or is the difference arbitrary?

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