Best Blu-Ray drive

[sundance2013]

My several year old LG Blu-Ray drive won't read 4k UHD or 3D disks. What is a good drive to replace it with so I can rip the to MKV and upload to my movie server?

[Billycar11]

see guide below i would recommend a BU40N or UHD pioneer on the list

[sundance2013]

What is "Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one" this? OK so this is the firmware to flash the LG WH16NS60, LG BU40N drives back to V1?

[Billycar11]

What is "Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one" this? OK so this is the firmware to flash the LG WH16NS60, LG BU40N drives back to V1?

yeah

[rocky01]

What can anyone tell me about HP HDLS BU50N. It looks to be one that may be pre-flashed?

HP HDLS BU50N 6X UHD Blu-ray Burner BD-RE BDXL 100G 120GB BDRE Writer
Drive DMBU50N Condition: Brand New.
Model: BU50N
Manufacturer: HL/HP
Interface: SATA Tray
Loading Buffer: 8
MB Dimension: 128 (W) X127 (D) X 9.5 (H) mm 6 months warranty
Write Speed: BD-RE Single Layer 4X BD-RE Dual Layer 4X BD-R Single Layer 6X BD-R Dual Layer Dual Layer 2X 8x DVD+R, DVD-R 6x DVD-RW, DVD+RW 4x DVD-R, DVD+R DL (D9) 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R 16x
CD-RW Read Speed:
BD-ROM: 6X DVD-ROM/D 9: 8
X CD-R: 24X
CD-RW: 24X
CD-ROM: 24X
DVD-RAM: 5X Replace HL BU10N, BU20N, BU30N, BU40N, Compatible with many laptops that use 9.5 mm SATA Tray-Loading Optical drive

[Billycar11]

What can anyone tell me about HP HDLS BU50N. It looks to be one that may be pre-flashed?

HP HDLS BU50N 6X UHD Blu-ray Burner BD-RE BDXL 100G 120GB BDRE Writer
Drive DMBU50N Condition: Brand New.
Model: BU50N
Manufacturer: HL/HP
Interface: SATA Tray
Loading Buffer: 8
MB Dimension: 128 (W) X127 (D) X 9.5 (H) mm 6 months warranty
Write Speed: BD-RE Single Layer 4X BD-RE Dual Layer 4X BD-R Single Layer 6X BD-R Dual Layer Dual Layer 2X 8x DVD+R, DVD-R 6x DVD-RW, DVD+RW 4x DVD-R, DVD+R DL (D9) 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R 16x
CD-RW Read Speed:
BD-ROM: 6X DVD-ROM/D 9: 8
X CD-R: 24X
CD-RW: 24X
CD-ROM: 24X
DVD-RAM: 5X Replace HL BU10N, BU20N, BU30N, BU40N, Compatible with many laptops that use 9.5 mm SATA Tray-Loading Optical drive

No it won't be preflashed
It will likely work but I would just go with the BU40N if you don't own it already if you own it just read the guide below and follow the BU40N steps or email me your makemkv drive info section for an automated flasher.