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Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2026 10:59 pm
by Trev UK
I bought the brilliant Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive in 2019, it still works perfectly.
I've only ever used it to rip DVDs and Blu-rays, can it rip 4K discs or do I need to change the firmware? unfortunately my PC only supports USB 2, I'll upgrade to a new PC soon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQTJ1DQ
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 8.50
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.50/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Re: Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2026 9:44 am
by Coopervid
Trev UK wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2026 10:59 pm
I bought the brilliant Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive in 2019, it still works perfectly.
I've only ever used it to rip DVDs and Blu-rays, can it rip 4K discs or do I need to change the firmware? unfortunately my PC only supports USB 2, I'll upgrade to a new PC soon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQTJ1DQ
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 8.50
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.50/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
It can read UHDs after flashing it. PM sent.
Re: Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2026 9:56 am
by Billycar11
Trev UK wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2026 10:59 pm
I bought the brilliant Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive in 2019, it still works perfectly.
I've only ever used it to rip DVDs and Blu-rays, can it rip 4K discs or do I need to change the firmware? unfortunately my PC only supports USB 2, I'll upgrade to a new PC soon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQTJ1DQ
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 8.50
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.50/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
see below for email
Re: Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2026 7:01 pm
by Trev UK
Thanks! I'll keep you updated.
Correction: My PC does have USB 3
Re: Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 5:30 pm
by Trev UK
I followed the instructions, how does this look now? will it read/rip 4K discs...
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S11
Revision: 1.53
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-08-03
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 50
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8801
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-211
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.53/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Re: Buffalo BRXL-16U3-EU 16 x USB 3.0 External Blu-ray Drive
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 6:11 pm
by Coopervid
Trev UK wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 5:30 pm
I followed the instructions, how does this look now? will it read/rip 4K discs...
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S11
Revision: 1.53
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-08-03
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 50
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8801
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-211
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.53/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
You're fine. Just get one and try it.