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Last updated - June 13, 2026

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Hello everyone,
I'd like to offer you ASUS 5.25" BW-16D1H-U Pro & ASUS 5.25" BW-16D1X-U external Blu‑ray drives for sale.
They come from a standard 14‑day return and are in like‑new condition.
(There may be slight scratches on the piano‑black surfaces, but that stuff scratches just from looking at it.)

Importantly, all units contain PIONEER drives.

The drives are in perfect condition and come as a full factory set.
The only difference between the two models is the box size and the included accessories.
Contents of the BW-16D1H-U Pro set: drive, power supply, power cable, USB cable, stand, documentation, software disc, and even a carrying bag.
The BW‑16D1X‑U includes the same items, just without the stand and the bag.

ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO is no longer available for purchase as new.
Stores still have the last remaining units of the BW-16D1X-U model, which currently uses an LG drive.
These are no longer as reliable, both in writing and reading, as the burners equipped with Pioneer drives.
Unfortunately, no more units with Pioneer drives will be produced, as Pioneer has discontinued manufacturing these devices.

Current inventory:

Pioneer BDR-209MBK @ BDR-211UBK 1.53 – mfd. 10/2014 in Icy Box IB-525-U3 external eclosure (brand new, EU plug) – €350 ($400)
Pioneer BDR-209DBK @ BDR‑211UBK 1.53 – mfd. 12/2014 in Icy Box IB-525-U3 external eclosure (brand new, EU plug) – €350 ($400)
Pioneer BDR-209EBK @ BDR-211UBK 1.53 – mfd. 10/2016 in Icy Box IB-525-U3 external eclosure (brand new, EU plug) – €350 ($400)

Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro w. Pioneer BDR-212 @ BDR-S12UHT 1.02 – mfd. August 2023 – €400 ($470) {no bag included}
Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro w. Pioneer BDR-212 @ BDR-S12UHT 1.02 – mfd. May 2024 – €400 ($470) {no bag included}

(Please note: the dates I provide are the actual manufacturing dates of the drives, not the dates when Asus assembled them into their enclosures.)

All drives have been crossflashed by me with firmware, which enables ripping 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

I can send photos of the individual drives upon request.

I ship from Poland within one business day via DHL within the EU (shipping cost: €15) and accept PayPal payments, as well as bank transfers.
Regarding questions about shipping to the USA, I can offer FedEx shipping for €50 ($60).
You can return the drive within 14 days if you are not satisfied or if you changed your mind.

Contact me via email: darnowski(at)o2.pl or send me a PM.

If you are interested in Pioneer internal 5.25" drives:
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=41303

If you are interested in Pioneer external slimline USB drive:
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=41501

Current inventory updated.

Hi,
I’m interested with a ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO : can I choose a specific drive in your inventory and have some photos ?

Is there an active warranty with Asus for these drives ? Are they reliable over time ?

I can’t send PM for the moment.

Thank you in advance !

ragnarok32 wrote: Sat Apr 11, 2026 9:05 pm Hi,
I’m interested with a ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO : can I choose a specific drive in your inventory and have some photos ?

Is there an active warranty with Asus for these drives ? Are they reliable over time ?

I can’t send PM for the moment.

Thank you in advance !

I replied to your email and sent you the photos of the drives you asked for.

I wanted to leave a comment regarding the purchase of a ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO drive : I had very good communication throughout the entire process, from the purchase to the delivery, which was completed yesterday. The package was very well packed, and I received it in the same condition as shown in the photo before shipping. The drive works very well, but I find it noisier compared to my previous internal drives.
Everything was fine.

I'm adding one Pioneer BDR‑X13EBK drive to the list of available drives with factory firmware post 12/2022, which means I'm unable to crossflash it.
If you're able to get a fair crossflash price from Billycar11, this offer is perfect for you.

Gracias, estoy interesado en la marca Pioneer

Pionner is fantactic

Flash wrote: Mon May 25, 2026 8:09 pm Gracias, estoy interesado en la marca Pioneer

I received your email and replied to it.

Hi all,

Just wanted to share my experience with Skyrider. It was the most trust-based deal I have ever made with someone I had never known or met before. Skyrider packed and posted the package before the money even reached his bank account (which took 2 business days in my case).
We had excellent communication, and everything went smoothly, with plenty of descriptions and pictures of the unit provided.

I ordered a BW-16D1X-U on May 28th and received it today, perfectly packed via DHL/Cargus. The unit is exactly as shown in the pictures and in excellent condition, with only very minor signs of use.

I can't comment on ripping because I'm not into that, but testing it with a Verbatim M-DISC blank, the writing was stable and with very low scan errors.

In short, a highly recommended seller!

Regards,

Cristian

I have today received my Asus BW-16D1X-U with a Pioneer BDR-212 drive and I can only concur to what has already been written here. Thanks Skyrider for the fast responses and detailed pictures of the drive. Everything well received and works perfectly.

Hallo Himmelsreiter,

habe Interesse und bin neu auf diesem Forum. Wie kann man sich mit Dir in Vindung setzen.

LG/BR
SimRog

SimRog26 wrote: Sun Jun 07, 2026 1:32 pm Hallo Himmelsreiter,

habe Interesse und bin neu auf diesem Forum. Wie kann man sich mit Dir in Vindung setzen.

LG/BR
SimRog

Hallo. In der ersten Nachricht steht alles beschrieben. Am besten schreibst du mir eine E‑Mail an "darnowski@o2.pl".

I've just managed to get a few more drives. They've already been tested and work perfectly. Feel free to purchase.