Recommendation for best (most reliable and versatile) LibreDrive for 2024?

[gck303]

I am after an internal slimline sata drive in the UK.

Would rather a slimline internal drive as it avoids me replacing my computer or adding another usb box to my desk!

Thanks, G

[Lynellia]

I have the same interest/question.

I am in the US

An external would be preferred but I can be flexible if an internal 5 1/4" SATA would be better

[Billycar11]

I have the same interest/question.

I am in the US

An external would be preferred but I can be flexible if an internal 5 1/4" SATA would be better

in the usa i have 5.25 pioneers with old fw see below

[Beedum]

Hi,

What's the best external drive to get for ripping dvd and bluray? On a bit of a budget so not concerned about UHD. Any PM greatly appreciated

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi,

What's the best external drive to get for ripping dvd and bluray? On a bit of a budget so not concerned about UHD. Any PM greatly appreciated

If you won't ever be interested in UHD, go for a Pioneer external drive. Something like a BDR-XD07 or BDR-XD08. Very good drives but cannot currently be downgraded for UHD but work well for DVD and BD.

[jordan1985]

Any recommendations for uk.

UHD preferred, but on a budget, so looking at for non uhd aswell.

Preferably usb so I can move between server and pc easily.

[Coopervid]

Any recommendations for uk.

UHD preferred, but on a budget, so looking at for non uhd aswell.

Preferably usb so I can move between server and pc easily.

Buy a Verbatim 43888. Also UHD compatible.

[spezi]

I ordered on Amazon Germany:
Verbatim Externer Slimline Bluray Writer Ultra HD 4k 80 Euro

Excellent Pioneer drive, works out of the box.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: E:
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer: xxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 36

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

My location is Germany.

[gonti]

i can confirm that Verbatim 43888 works good just out of the box

[AlbrechtDürer]

I'm also looking for recommendations for a drive. I'm in Europe (D) and need an internal SATA Pioneer drive. Thanks for any input.

[tylerrobb]

I am in the United States and am looking for a drive with UHD support. It can be internal 5.25 (adapted using a Vantec NexStar DX2) or external. I was originally looking at the LG WH16NS40, but am open to any other recommendations based on experience. Thank you!

[Billycar11]

I am in the United States and am looking for a drive with UHD support. It can be internal 5.25 (adapted using a Vantec NexStar DX2) or external. I was originally looking at the LG WH16NS40, but am open to any other recommendations based on experience. Thank you!

I would recommend the pioneers i sell I would not even consider LG or Asus as long as pioneers are available with old fw.
See below

[Okona]

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[Coopervid]

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[Okona]

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I just wanted to answer you that I finally managed got the Drive you recommended.