ASUS BW-16D1X-U

[OneDay]

Just a update. Good news. I received the Asus BW-16D1X-U today and first thing I checked was the build date and serial number and It has a Pioneer BDR-212T. The serial of T4D and built date April 2025. Also I opened the front sliding door and saw the Pioneer branding they have on their drives plates. I was a little worried. Now time to get it ripping UHD after cross flash.

I have more ASUS BW‑16D1X‑U coming, and all the serial number begin with "W2..." (per the invoice sheet). I suspect they skipped letters "U" & "V" because they may appear similar, depending on the font, and went to "W" for 2026. I expect these drives to have a Mfg date of February, 2026.

Thanks,
Frank

I wonder if they are still using the 212T?

[zittrig]

I have two brand new at home since yesterday. Good deal from German online shop. Will check today after work, I'm curious which drives are inside.

[OneDay]

This is a observation. I noticed while looking at both ASUS BW‑16D1X‑U boxes one with ASUS BW-16D1H-T the box color is white with slight purple tint - only has the windows 11 logo on the front. While the one with Pioneer 212t the box color is white - Mac OS and Windows 11 logo on front and side where the serial number is has a sticker made it Taiwan.

[zittrig]

The first of the two I bought contains a BW-16D1HT, S/N starts with TDC an was built in December 2025.
The second I will check later of the day. I assume, it will be the same.