Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD is KING for UHD 4K Blu Ray Ripping

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
SilverSurfer
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Re: Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD is KING for UHD 4K Blu Ray Ripping

Post by SilverSurfer »

dcoke22 wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2024 2:45 pm
The Verbatim 43888 has a Pioneer UD04 inside it that works out of the box. It is generally available in Europe. It isn't the best drive, but it is probably better than the LG you mentioned.
Hey, thanks a lot.
I bought the 43888 and it works perfectly.
Price wise it’s also acceptable.

Sorry for my late response.
dcoke22
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Re: Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD is KING for UHD 4K Blu Ray Ripping

Post by dcoke22 »

SilverSurfer wrote:
Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:32 pm
dcoke22 wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2024 2:45 pm
The Verbatim 43888 has a Pioneer UD04 inside it that works out of the box. It is generally available in Europe. It isn't the best drive, but it is probably better than the LG you mentioned.
Hey, thanks a lot.
I bought the 43888 and it works perfectly.
Price wise it’s also acceptable.

Sorry for my late response.
Excellent.

For future reference, very recently there have been a couple reports that the Verbatim 43888 might come with an LG drive inside it instead of the Pioneer. Verbatim 43888 with LG drive? The LG drive in there can still be flashed to be LibreDrive compatible.
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD is KING for UHD 4K Blu Ray Ripping

Post by Coopervid »

dcoke22 wrote:
Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:23 pm
SilverSurfer wrote:
Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:32 pm
dcoke22 wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2024 2:45 pm
The Verbatim 43888 has a Pioneer UD04 inside it that works out of the box. It is generally available in Europe. It isn't the best drive, but it is probably better than the LG you mentioned.
Hey, thanks a lot.
I bought the 43888 and it works perfectly.
Price wise it’s also acceptable.

Sorry for my late response.
Excellent.

For future reference, very recently there have been a couple reports that the Verbatim 43888 might come with an LG drive inside it instead of the Pioneer. Verbatim 43888 with LG drive? The LG drive in there can still be flashed to be LibreDrive compatible.
Until now only in Australia. The BU40 is not bad but the Pioneer is better. Hope the Pioneers will last a bit longer in other regions.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD is KING for UHD 4K Blu Ray Ripping

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Coopervid wrote:
Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:28 pm
dcoke22 wrote:
Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:23 pm
SilverSurfer wrote:
Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:32 pm


Hey, thanks a lot.
I bought the 43888 and it works perfectly.
Price wise it’s also acceptable.

Sorry for my late response.
Excellent.

For future reference, very recently there have been a couple reports that the Verbatim 43888 might come with an LG drive inside it instead of the Pioneer. Verbatim 43888 with LG drive? The LG drive in there can still be flashed to be LibreDrive compatible.
Until now only in Australia. The BU40 is not bad but the Pioneer is better. Hope the Pioneers will last a bit longer in other regions.
We always cop the raw end of things, 😂
Cheers :D
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ChameleonScales
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Re: Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD is KING for UHD 4K Blu Ray Ripping

Post by ChameleonScales »

Hi,
Please pardon my confusion. Am I to understand that a BDR-XS07UHD with firmware v1.03 is unable to play a UHD disc (let alone rip it) and therefore that the text "Playback compatible for Windows *1" is a lie?

The asterisk points to a text that recommends using Cyberlink PowerDVD to play Ultra HD Blu-ray but I tried and it doesn't work. I don't necessarily need to rip my UHD Blu-ray (even though it would be better), I'd just like to know if there's any way whatsoever that I can play it or if I have to return the drive.
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-XS07UHD is KING for UHD 4K Blu Ray Ripping

Post by Billycar11 »

ChameleonScales wrote:
Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:34 pm
Hi,
Please pardon my confusion. Am I to understand that a BDR-XS07UHD with firmware v1.03 is unable to play a UHD disc (let alone rip it) and therefore that the text "Playback compatible for Windows *1" is a lie?

The asterisk points to a text that recommends using Cyberlink PowerDVD to play Ultra HD Blu-ray but I tried and it doesn't work. I don't necessarily need to rip my UHD Blu-ray (even though it would be better), I'd just like to know if there's any way whatsoever that I can play it or if I have to return the drive.
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