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QUESTION: What devices are capable of ripping 4K HDR Blu-rays into an MKV format?

For example, I use an LG external Blu-ray device that connects to my Windows 10 laptop via USB in order to rip the 1080p Blu-rays and DVDs. But, that LG device is not compatible with 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

Another example is the HD-DVD external device that was compatible with the Xbox 360. That device could be connected to a Windows 10 laptop via USB in order to rip the HD-DVD discs to MKV format.

I simply don't see similar types of external 4K UHD devices that connect to a Windows 10 PC via USB.

I have also heard the Xbox Series X itself is capable of ripping 4K UHD Blu-rays via a USB connection to a Windows 10 laptop. Is this true? If so, how is that done?

The first post of the Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide is maintained and includes a list of optical drives & firmware levels necessary.

For completeness, Pioneer's recent firmware updates are problematic. Pioneer firmware update February 2023