Looking for new optical drive recommendations

[jimmyjac]

Hello

First, my apologies if this is not the right place to be asking.

But I'm looking for recommendations on a new optical drive, prefer a current era Blu-ray Burner.

1) I'm not currently interested in ripping Blu-rays, so I won't need any drive support for custom firmware; only want a drive that MakeMKV will work well with for DVD archiving.

2) Would like the drive to be available for purchase from Amazon.

3) Would like the price to be $80 or less (OEM ok / preferred).

4) I plan on actually using the Blu-ray drive to burn data back-ups as well as archiving standard Def DVD's.

I have found this drive on Amazon as a possible replacement:

LG Electronics WH16NS40
https://www.amazon.com/LG-WH16NS40-Inte ... B00E7B08MS

Are there other recommendations that you would suggest if you were in the market for a new Blu-ray burning drive?

Again sorry if this is not the correct place for this to be posted.

Thank you.

[d00zah]

It seems to meet your stated requirements &, assuming it was manufactured after late 2015 (SVC code NS50), has the added benefit of supporting UHD (if you ever change your mind). I use it myself & have no complaints.