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Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:16 pm**

Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:55 pm
Swissmac wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:11 pm Hello Asmcom

I would like to purchase your item ASUS BW-16D1HT, 4K UHD Friendly 5.25" Internal Blu-ray Writer Drive, fitted to a OWC Mercury Pro USB 3.0 Full Sized Premium Enclosure, on Firmware 3-01DE (Supports DVDfab, MakeMKV, Leawo, AnyDVDHD). Reads 4K UHD Discs, Libre-Drive Friendly . Currently out of stock.

Will any be available again in the foreseeable future? Can I be put on the waiting list? Or is it possible to make the item BW16D1HTCFWH16NS60D1-02MK compatible with DVDfab as well?

Best regards

Markus
Yes. The W16NS60 must be flashed to 1.00 DE.

I would also like to order this drive, but just the drive on it's own as I already have an enclosure
Regards
Flan Roberts

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:25 pm**

Hi All

I bought 2 ASUS BW-16D1HT drives from amazon back in 2018

They have lately become sporadic in operation with been unable to read UHD discs and only successfull from numerous opening and closing of the tray

When I head about Asmsom's shop on this forum, I cantacted him to see if the firmware could be updated to his version

After sending a few screenshots of the drive from the main screen of MakeMKV and with a 4K Bluray disc in the drive it was determined that these drives are FAKE

So beware of buying these drives from anywhere else except from Asmcom. I will be buying one from Asmcom when they come back in to stock

Best Regards
Flan Roberts

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 1:27 pm**

Hey Amscom,

Thanks a lot for the swift process, my ASUS BW-16D1HT arrived today and just finished my first 4K rip (on a disc I didn't even think would work)!

Everything pre-set up into the OWC Mercury Pro, all cables I need provided in the box, plugged in and it's going!

I'll let you know if I have any issues but I'm really chuffed with my purchase right now.

Thanks again, all the best.

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:29 pm**

Ghostrider66 wrote: Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:17 am Hello everyone.

I must say I am amazed at Asmcom's efficiency and the excellent service even with all the extra work that was created for him

I ordered my drive shortly after 9am on Wednesday and recieved an email requesting payment a few minutes later

I sent the payment and recieved another email in minutes saying the order was accepted and payment was recieved with a shipment date on or before the 11th February

I recieved an email from Asmcom (Thursday) saying my drive had shipped and also some more emails with tips and trick on caring for and using the drive

I recieved an email from UPS (Thursday) saying my delivery would be between 10:15 and 12:15 on (Friday)

The drive arrived this morning (Monday) and i have succefully ripped my first disc

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O-j6xE ... sp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18uxH0Q ... sp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zWDVu9 ... sp=sharing

I appreciate Asmcom for getting our orders out so quickly

As seen above the service, communication, and tracking were excellent. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Best Regards
Flan Roberts

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:45 pm**

Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:55 pm
Swissmac wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:11 pm Hello Asmcom

I would like to purchase your item ASUS BW-16D1HT, 4K UHD Friendly 5.25" Internal Blu-ray Writer Drive, fitted to a OWC Mercury Pro USB 3.0 Full Sized Premium Enclosure, on Firmware 3-01DE (Supports DVDfab, MakeMKV, Leawo, AnyDVDHD). Reads 4K UHD Discs, Libre-Drive Friendly . Currently out of stock.

Will any be available again in the foreseeable future? Can I be put on the waiting list? Or is it possible to make the item BW16D1HTCFWH16NS60D1-02MK compatible with DVDfab as well?

Best regards

Markus
Yes. The W16NS60 must be flashed to 1.00 DE.

or BH-16NS55 1-02DE

Asmcom

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:47 pm**

asmcom wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:45 pm
Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:55 pm
Swissmac wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:11 pm Hello Asmcom

I would like to purchase your item ASUS BW-16D1HT, 4K UHD Friendly 5.25" Internal Blu-ray Writer Drive, fitted to a OWC Mercury Pro USB 3.0 Full Sized Premium Enclosure, on Firmware 3-01DE (Supports DVDfab, MakeMKV, Leawo, AnyDVDHD). Reads 4K UHD Discs, Libre-Drive Friendly . Currently out of stock.

Will any be available again in the foreseeable future? Can I be put on the waiting list? Or is it possible to make the item BW16D1HTCFWH16NS60D1-02MK compatible with DVDfab as well?

Best regards

Markus
Yes. The W16NS60 must be flashed to 1.00 DE.

or BH-16NS55 1-02DE

Sure. But WH16NS60 doesn't have the sleep bug and works better with 3-layer discs.

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:51 pm**

Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:47 pm
asmcom wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:45 pm
Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:55 pm

Yes. The W16NS60 must be flashed to 1.00 DE.

or BH-16NS55 1-02DE
Sure. But WH16NS60 doesn't have the sleep bug and works better with 3-layer discs.

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:52 pm**

asmcom wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:51 pm
Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:47 pm
asmcom wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:45 pm

or BH-16NS55 1-02DE
Sure. But WH16NS60 doesn't have the sleep bug and works better with 3-layer discs.
Yes, that is true, but some customers will tell you that firmware 1-02DE is better at reading discs, and the sleep bug does not bother them.

Asmcom

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:53 pm**

asmcom wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:52 pm
asmcom wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:51 pm
Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:47 pm

Sure. But WH16NS60 doesn't have the sleep bug and works better with 3-layer discs.
Yes, that is true, but some customers will tell you that firmware 1-02DE is better at reading discs, and the sleep bug does not bother them.

Asmcom
Sorry about that Coopervid, nearly deleted your post.

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:57 pm**

This is based on my personal experience. When BH16NS55 firmware (friendly) had issues to read in 3-layer UHDs at all or i had ro eject the discs several times before it would read in such discs WH16NS60 firmware (official) never had issues to read those in.

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 5:00 pm**

Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:57 pm This is based on my personal experience. When BH16NS55 firmware (friendly) had issues to read in 3-layer UHDs at all or i had ro eject the discs several times before it would read in such discs WH16NS60 firmware (official) never had issues to read those in.

There is three models of the BH-16NS55, two of them are rubbish and one of them is brilliant. That is why we have sold 1500 items of the model number that is good.

Asmcom

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 5:17 pm**

Interesting! How do you distinguish a "good BH16NS55"?

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 5:26 pm**

Coopervid wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 5:17 pm Interesting! How do you distinguish a "good BH16NS55"?

As I told you, there are three model numbers,

BH16NS55.AHLU10B
LG BH16NS55.AUAR10B
BH16NS55.AVBR10B

One of them is good. I thought you could have worked that one out, Coopervid LOL. Anyway, hope you and your family are keeping well. Sorry if I don't reply, as we are flat out with getting these Pioneer drives out.

Asmcom

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 6:35 pm**

Hey Asmcom,

I have taken delivery of my Hitachi BU40NV1-03MK and you may want to update several descriptions on your site which state a USB-C cable and case is included. I had to go out and acquire one today. That being said I have successfully ripped a couple of disks and am very happy.

I have also emailed about acquiring a key for MakeMKV but it has not been responded too, I understand that you have probably been pretty busy.

Thanks!

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2026 7:13 pm**

Ghostrider66 wrote: Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:29 pm
Ghostrider66 wrote: Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:17 am Hello everyone.

I must say I am amazed at Asmcom's efficiency and the excellent service even with all the extra work that was created for him

I ordered my drive shortly after 9am on Wednesday and recieved an email requesting payment a few minutes later

I sent the payment and recieved another email in minutes saying the order was accepted and payment was recieved with a shipment date on or before the 11th February

I recieved an email from Asmcom (Thursday) saying my drive had shipped and also some more emails with tips and trick on caring for and using the drive

I recieved an email from UPS (Thursday) saying my delivery would be between 10:15 and 12:15 on (Friday)

The drive arrived this morning (Monday) and i have succefully ripped my first disc

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O-j6xE ... sp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18uxH0Q ... sp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zWDVu9 ... sp=sharing

I appreciate Asmcom for getting our orders out so quickly

As seen above the service, communication, and tracking were excellent. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Best Regards
Flan Roberts

Hello Ghostrider66,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed post and for sharing your experience.

We really appreciate your kind words regarding our **efficiency, communication, and turnaround time**. As you saw, we aim to keep customers fully informed at every stage, from **payment confirmation** through to **dispatch, tracking, and usage tips**.

All drives are **fully tested before dispatch**, and we are very pleased to hear that your drive arrived safely and that you have **successfully ripped your first disc**. That is always the result we like to see.

UPS notifications and delivery windows are generated automatically by their system, but we are glad everything ultimately arrived as expected and in good working order.

Thank you again for your recommendation and support. Posts like this genuinely help other forum members make informed decisions.

If you ever need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
Asmcom
UHD Friendly Drives Team

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