So I’m getting a LG WH16NS60 tonight. Some quick questions

[ikfriedman]

Okay so I’m getting a LG WH16NS60 from Microcenter tonight because I borked my older S40 (tried upgrading the firmware from 1.00 and makemkv could no longer detect a disc in it, tried a cross flash too...and yeah I’m done...also it was from 2014). Honestly I just wanted faster ripping with Libredrive.

Anyway I was wondering:
1. How much faster is ripping a blu-Ray or dvd vs the s40?
2. Is it quieter (it’s not important I’ve just seen a few comments mention it)?
3. For the moment 4K isn’t a big deal (I have a 4K tv, but no player), but if it does that then that’s cool, how can I tell if it can do this, without a disc?
4. Is there any reason I’ll need to flash the firmware after installing it tonight? My main goal is ripping BR/DVD to use with Plex. Is there any none 4K benefit to updating the firmware with Libredrive.
5. Any model number revision or serial number range I should watch out for? I don’t want any speed or ripping restrictions.

Thanks! Love this program so much. It makes watching my films so much easier.

[Billycar11]

1.about 2x at the peak faster
2.no
3. All NS60s do 4K you just need the right firmware
4. Not unless you want to rip 4k
5. Ns60 1.02 mk will be the easiest