If you want to equip your desktop PC with an internal optical drive, an internal Blu-ray/ burner is a better choice if you want to watch Blu-ray movies or write more data on discs, unless you are sure that you just need an internal CD/DVD drive writer for PC.
Compared to a plug-n-play external blu-ray drive, we need a little time to install an internal Blu-ray optical drive burner, so we need to know some points before buying and installing to prevent unnecessary problems from wasting more time.
- Brand – We strongly recommend choosing an internal Blu-ray burner from a trusted manufacturer, which at least ensures reliable product quality and longer service life.
- Read & Write Speed – No one wants to wait too long to read and write discs and suffer from problems such as picture lag. Therefore, a reliable internal Blu-ray drive writer must ensure fast reading & writing speed and high-definition picture quality. Fortunately, most new internal Blu-ray drives have good read and write speeds, which can meet daily use.
- Supported Disc Format – In addition to the universal Blu-ray/CD/DVD discs, some internal Blu-ray optical drives also support M-DISC and BDXL, respectively for longer and larger data storage, you can choose it according to your needs. We recommend choosing an internal Blu-ray drive that supports as many disc formats as possible because you may need it in the future.
- 4K Blu-ray – Consider whether you will read and write 4K Blu-ray discs, which is not only more expensive than an ordinary Blu-ray drive but also needs to pay attention to the minimum configuration requirements of your desktop PC. None of the products we recommend today support 4K HD playback. If you need an internal 4K Blu-ray drive, you can check the WH16NS60 below, which is currently the only reliable option.
- Product Dimensions – It is worth reminding that some small-sized PC cases cannot be installed with standard-sized internal optical drives. It is best to make sure there is physical space available on your PC before purchasing.
If you already know your needs, you can refer to the options we recommend below. After 3 days of testing and analysis, we have listed the best internal Blu-ray drives for PC.
1. LG WH16NS40 Super Multi Blue Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
Specs & Features:
- Interface: SATA (SATA 1.1a)
- Buffer Memory: 4 MB
- Media Load Type: Tray
- Drive Type: Super Multi Blue Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
- System Compatibility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 / Vista / XP SP3
- Supported Discs: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R LTH, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, BD-ROM DL, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
- M-Disc (DVD): Yes (Protect your precious photo, video and data for 1,000 years or more)
- BDXL: Yes (Up to 128 GB data storage on one disc)
- BD Read Speed (Max): BD-ROM SL/DL=12x/8x, BD-R (SL L to LTH)=6x, BD-R SL/DL=12x/8x, BD-R TL/QL=6x, BD-RE SL/DL=8x/6x, BDMV (AACS Compliant Disc)=12x
- BD Write Speed (Max): BD-R SL=16x, BD-R DL=12x, BD-R QL=6x, BD-R TL=6x, BD-R SL LTH=6x, BD-RE SL/DL/TL=2x
- DVD Read Speed (Max): DVD-ROM SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD-R SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD+R SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD-RW=12x, DVD+RW SL/DL=12x, DVD-RAM=5x, DVD-Vido (CSS Compliant Disc) SL/DL=12x/8x, M-DISC(DVD)=12x
- DVD Write Speed (Max): DVD-R SL=16x, DVD-R DL=8x, DVD+R SL=16x, DVD+R DL=8x, DVD+RW=8x, DVD-RW=6x, DVD-RAM=5x, M-DISC (DVD+R)=4x
- CD Read Speed (Max): CD-R/RW/ROM=48x/40x/48x, CD-DA=40x
- CD Write Speed (Max): CD-R=48x, CD-RW=24x
- Support 3D Blu-ray (3D playback software and 3D display system required)
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.7 x 1.6 inches
2. LG Electronics 14x SATA Blu-ray Internal Rewriter without Software, Black (WH14NS40)
Specs & Features:
- Interface: SATA (SATA 1.1a)
- Buffer Memory: 4 MB
- Media Load Type: Tray
- Drive Type: 14X SATA Blu-ray Internal Rewriter
- System Compatibility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 / Vista / XP SP3
- Supported Discs: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R LTH, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, BD-ROM DL, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
- M-Disc (DVD): Yes (Protect your precious photo, video, and data for 1,000 years or more)
- BDXL: Yes (Up to 128 GB data storage on one disc)
- BD Read Speed (Max): BD-ROM SL/DL=12x/8x, BD-R SL/DL=12x/8x, BD-R TL/QL=6x, BD-RE SL/DL=8x/6x, BDMV (AACS Compliant Disc)=12x
- BD Write Speed (Max): BD-R SL=14x, BD-R DL=12x, BD-R QL=6x, BD-R TL=8x, BD-R LTH=8x, BD-RE SL/DL/TL=2x
- DVD Read Speed (Max): DVD-ROM SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD-R SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD+R SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD-RW=12x, DVD+RW SL/DL=12x, DVD-RAM=5x, DVD-Vido (CSS Compliant Disc) SL/DL=12x/8x, M-DISC=12x
- DVD Write Speed (Max): DVD-R SL=16x, DVD-R DL=8x, DVD+R SL=16x, DVD+R DL=8x, DVD+RW=8x, DVD-RW=6x, DVD-RAM=5x, M-DISC (DVD+R)=4x
- CD Read Speed (Max): CD-R/RW/ROM=48x/40x/48x, CD-DA=40x
- CD Write Speed (Max): CD-R=48x, CD-RW=24x
- Support 3D Blu-ray title playback
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.7 x 1.6 inches
3. LG Electronics Internal 4K Blu-ray/DVD Writer Optical Drive – WH16NS60
Specs & Features:
- Interface: SATA (SATA 1.1a)
- Buffer Memory: 4 MB
- Media Load Type: Tray
- Drive Type: Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
- System Compatibility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 / Vista / XP SP3
- Support Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray playback
- Supported Discs: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R LTH, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, BD-ROM DL, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
- M-Disc (BD/DVD): Yes (Protect your precious photo, video and data for 1,000 years or more)
- BDXL: Yes (Up to 128 GB data storage on one disc)
- BD Read Speed (Max): BD-ROM SL/DL=12x/8x, BD-R SL=12x, BD-R TL/QL=6x, BD-R SL/LTH=8x, BD-RE SL/DL=10x/6x, BD-RE TL=4x, BDMV (AACS Compliant Disc) SL/DL=12x/8x, BDMV (UHD) DL/TL= 8x
- BD Write Speed (Max): BD-R SL=16x, BD-R DL=12x, BD-R QL=6x, BD-R TL=8x, BD-R LTH=8x, BD-RE SL/DL/TL=2x, M-DISC BD(BD-R SL/DL/TL)=4x/6x/4x
- DVD Read Speed (Max): DVD-ROM SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD-R SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD+R SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD-RW=12x, DVD+RW=12x, DVD-RAM=5x, DVD-Vido (CSS Compliant Disc) SL/DL=12x/8x
- DVD Write Speed (Max): DVD-R SL=16x, DVD-R DL=8x, DVD+R SL=16x, DVD+R DL=8x, DVD+RW=8x, DVD-RW=6x, DVD-RAM=5x, M-DISC (DVD+R)=4x
- CD Read Speed (Max): CD-R/RW/ROM=48x/40x/48x, CD-DA=40x
- CD Write Speed (Max): CD-R=48x, CD-RW=24x
- Support 3D Blu-ray title playback
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.7 x 1.6 inches
4. Pioneer BDR-2212 Internal 16x Blu-ray Writer Drive Bundle with Cyberlink Burning Software, SATA Cable, and Mounting Screws – Burns CD DVD BD DL BDXL Discs
Specs & Features:
- Interface: SATA (SATA 1.1a)
- Buffer Memory: 4 MB
- Media Load Type: Tray
- Drive Type: Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
- System Compatibility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 / Vista / XP SP3
- Support Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray playback
- Supported Discs: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R LTH, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, BD-ROM DL, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
- M-Disc (BD/DVD): Yes (Protect your precious photo, video and data for 1,000 years or more)
- BDXL: Yes (Up to 128 GB data storage on one disc)
- BD Read Speed (Max): BD-ROM SL/DL=12x/8x, BD-R SL=12x, BD-R TL/QL=6x, BD-R SL/LTH=8x, BD-RE SL/DL=10x/6x, BD-RE TL=4x, BDMV (AACS Compliant Disc) SL/DL=12x/8x, BDMV (UHD) DL/TL= 8x
- BD Write Speed (Max): BD-R SL=16x, BD-R DL=12x, BD-R QL=6x, BD-R TL=8x, BD-R LTH=8x, BD-RE SL/DL/TL=2x, M-DISC BD(BD-R SL/DL/TL)=4x/6x/4x
- DVD Read Speed (Max): DVD-ROM SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD-R SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD+R SL/DL=16x/12x, DVD-RW=12x, DVD+RW=12x, DVD-RAM=5x, DVD-Vido (CSS Compliant Disc) SL/DL=12x/8x
- DVD Write Speed (Max): DVD-R SL=16x, DVD-R DL=8x, DVD+R SL=16x, DVD+R DL=8x, DVD+RW=8x, DVD-RW=6x, DVD-RAM=5x, M-DISC (DVD+R)=4x
- CD Read Speed (Max): CD-R/RW/ROM=48x/40x/48x, CD-DA=40x
- CD Write Speed (Max): CD-R=48x, CD-RW=24x
- Come with Cyberlink Software including PowerDVD™ 14, Power2Go8®, PowerDirector15 LE, Instant Burn5, Label Print2.5, PhotoDirector8 LE, ColorDirector5 LE, AudioDirector7 LE
- Support 3D Blu-ray title playback
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.7 x 1.6 inches
5. ASUS BW-16D1HT – ultra-fast 16X Blu-ray burner with M-DISC support, black
Specs & Features:
- Interface: SATA
- Buffer Memory: 4 MB
- Media Load Type: Tray
- Drive Type: Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
- System Compatibility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 / Vista / XP SP3
- Supported Discs: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R LTH, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, BD-ROM DL, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
- M-Disc (BD/DVD): Yes (Protect your precious photo, video and data for 1,000 years or more)
- BDXL: Yes (Up to 128 GB data storage on one disc)
- Support 3D Blu-ray title playback
- BD Read Speed (Max): BD-ROM=12x, BD-R(SL, M-DISC)=12x, BD-RE=10x
- DB Write Speed (Max): BD-R=16x, BD-R(SL, M-DISC)=4x, BD-R DL=12x, BD-TL=8x, BD-R QL=6x, BD-RE=2x
- DVD Read Speed (Max): DVD-ROM=16x, DVD+R=16x, DVD+R DL=12x, DVD-R=16x, DVD-R DL=12x, DVD+R (SL, M-DISC)=12x, DVD+RW=12x, DVD-RW=12x, DVD-RAM=5x
- DVD Write Speed (Max): DVD-R=16x, DVD-R DL=8x, DVD-RW=6x, DVD+R=16x, DVD+R DL=8x, DVD+RW=8x, DVD+R(SL, M-DISC)=4x, DVD-RAM=5x
- CD Read Speed (Max): CD-ROM=48x, CD-R=48x
- CD Write Speed (Max): CD-R=48x, CD-RW=24x
- Come with software including CyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.6, Nero BackItUp, E-Green
- Dimensions: 7.09 x 5.83 x 1.66 inches
Conclusion
We have listed and bolded all the important parameters, you can choose according to your needs and budget. On the whole, LG WH16NS40 is currently the most cost-effective choice. If you need write BD M-Disc, you can consider LG WH16NS60, Pioneer BDR-2212, and ASUS BW-16D1HT, Except LG WH14NS40 (14x BD-R writing speed), all other options support 16X BD-R writing speed.
If you have already purchased an internal Blu-ray drive, you can refer to this video to install:
FAQs:
Q: What is the advantages of Blu-ray burner?
A: A Blu-ray burner allows you to watch high-definition movies and also allows you to store large data in one disc (up to 128GB)
Q: What’s the difference between WH16NS40 and WH14NS40?
A: WH16NS40 has 16X BD-R Write Capability, while WH14NS40 has 14X BD-R write speed. And the WH16NS40 is better at handling 3-layer 4K discs (BD-100s) than the WH14NS40
Q: What’s the difference between WH16NS60 and WH16NS40?
A: WH16NS60 supports 4K playback, WH16NS40 cannot.
Q: Do I need extra software to play Blu-ray dIscs?
A: You will need to purchase additional software to play Blu-ray DVDs.
Q: Will these Blu-ray drives burn a Blu-ray disc?
A: Yes, you can use Blu-ray burning software to burn your Blu-ray disc, such as AnyMP4 DVD Creator, DVDFab Blu-ray Copy, Leawo Blu-ray Creator.
Q: Can I burn a DVD with a Blu-Ray burner?
A: Yes, all Blu-ray burner are downward compatible, which means that you can burn a CD or DVD with an internal Blu-ray drive.
Q: What’s the difference between Blu-ray and DVD?
A: Although they look similar, Blu-ray drives and DVDs have some key differences that set them apart. Blu-ray drives and DVDs store data differently. On a Blu-ray disc, data is stored on top of a single layer of polycarbonate. With DVD, data is placed between two separate layers of polycarbonate. Blu-ray discs and DVDs have different data transfer speeds. Blu-ray drives have the upper hand when it comes to transfers. A Blu-ray drive has 8X drive speed and can transfer data at 36MB/sec while DVDs will transfer data at 10MB/sec for the same 8X drive speed.
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