Hi everyone,
First time poster. The reason I'm posting here is because I'm in experienced with using the software and bluray ripping in general. It seems a hell of a lot more complex than ripping DVD which I've used MakeMKV for a few times.
What I'm looking to rip is a boxset that's SD on Bluray, so I don't need UHD capabilities or anything fancy. Bascially I'm just wondering if someone can recommend an external bluray drive, ideally a couple of options so I can pick which works best.
Can anyone help?
PS, I'm in the UK, not in the US, if that makes a difference.
First time user, slightly overwhelmed.
Re: First time user, slightly overwhelmed.
Pioneer drives are held in high regard. The easiest thing to do at the moment is buy a drive from Asmcom. They'll sell you a drive that'll work with MakeMKV and they've got some of the last new Pioneer drives for sale.
https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19387
https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19387
Re: First time user, slightly overwhelmed.
FYI. Asmcom's shop is still closed but reopens tomorrow.dcoke22 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:20 pmPioneer drives are held in high regard. The easiest thing to do at the moment is buy a drive from Asmcom. They'll sell you a drive that'll work with MakeMKV and they've got some of the last new Pioneer drives for sale.
https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19387