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[nicholfd]

Yes, MK firmware only works with MakeMKV and Xreveal for UHD discs.

Right, so why the difference? Are these drives designed for different use-cases, operating systems, or something, or is the difference arbitrary?

MakeMKV, forums & alternative firmware (for same drive) are for backing up/ripping discs. Different software may use different methods/firmware for managing DRM/encryption, and require different firmware.

[Rrobynne]

MakeMKV, forums & alternative firmware (for same drive) are for backing up/ripping discs. Different software may use different methods/firmware for managing DRM/encryption, and require different firmware.

I'm afraid this isn't clear to me, sorry. I have ripped many blu-rays and a couple of 4K discs with my current LG-BU40N drive, which is on its way out, so I know about the MakeMKV software and process. Of these new drives, which of these two firmware options works for which use-cases? I need to know which one suits my purposes to get in early when Asmcom re-opens up shop. I run Windows 11 and am looking to continue ripping BDs and UHDs as usual.

[MartyMcNuts]

MakeMKV, forums & alternative firmware (for same drive) are for backing up/ripping discs. Different software may use different methods/firmware for managing DRM/encryption, and require different firmware.

I'm afraid this isn't clear to me, sorry. I have ripped many blu-rays and a couple of 4K discs with my current LG-BU40N drive, which is on its way out, so I know about the MakeMKV software and process. Of these new drives, which of these two firmware options works for which use-cases? I need to know which one suits my purposes to get in early when Asmcom re-opens up shop. I run Windows 11 and am looking to continue ripping BDs and UHDs as usual.

MK firmware only works with MakeMKV and Xreveal for UHD discs, so make your choice based on what software you use to tip UHD discs. Anything other than the 2 mentioned applications require non MK firmware for UHD discs.

[Rrobynne]

MK firmware only works with MakeMKV and Xreveal for UHD discs, so make your choice based on what software you use to tip UHD discs. Anything other than the 2 mentioned applications require non MK firmware for UHD discs.

Great, thank you.