OWC Mercury Pro 16X, USB 3.0, Blu-ray Burner, External

MFG #: OWCMR3UBDRW16
ATECH #: OWCMR3UBDRW16
UPC : 812437022612
Manufacturer : OTHER WORLD COMPUTING
If you don't have an account, Become a Reseller!

Marketing Information

The Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer from OWC / Other World Computing features a USB 3.0 interface and can be used with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. The plug-and-play optical drive requires no special drivers for use and supports writing to Blu-ray and DVD media at speeds at up to 16x and CDs at up to 48x, while also supporting the reading of Blu-ray media at speeds up to 12x, DVD media at speeds up to 16x, and CDs at speeds up to 48x. It also supports a wide range of disc capacities, including single (25GB, double (50GB), triple (100GB), and quad layer (128GB) Blu-ray media, single (4.7GB) and dual layer (8.4GB) DVD media, and CD media up to 700MB, or 79 minutes of audio. This optical drive also supports M-DISC media and its 4MB buffer helps to ensure uninterrupted disc burning sessions.

The Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer includes a 2' USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A cable and operates using an included 100 ~ 240 VAC power supply at 50-60 Hz. It is protected by a limited 1-year warranty.


Technical Specifications

  • Chipset: ASMedia ASM1053E
  • Drive Interface: SATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Certifications: CE; FCC
  • Access Time: BD-ROM: 180ms (typical); DVD-ROM: 160ms (typical); DVD-RAM: 180ms (typical); CD-ROM: 150ms (typical)
  • Buffer Memory: 4MB
  • Data Capacity: Blu-ray Quad Layer : 128GB; Blu-ray Double Layer : 50GB; Blu-ray : 25GB; DVD General Use Double Layer : 8.5GB; DVD General Use : 4.6GB; 79 minute CD : 700MB; 74 minute CD : 650MB; 63 minute CD : 550MB
  • Disc Labeling: No
  • M-DISC Support: Yes
  • Supported Formats: BD-ROM; BD-ROM DL; BD-RE; BD-RE DL; BD-R; BD-R DL; DVD-ROM; DVD-ROM DL; DVD-R; DVD-R DL; DVD-RW; DVD+R; DVD+R DL; DVD+RW; DVD-RAM; CD-ROM; CD-ROM/XA; CD-i; Photo CD; Video CD; CD Audio (CD-DA); CD-R; CD-RW
  • Write Speeds (Max): BD-R: 16X; BD-RE: 2X; BD-R (Dual Layer): 12X; BD-RE (Dual Layer): 2X; BD-R (Triple Layer): 6X; BD-RE (Triple Layer): 2X; BD-R (Quad Layer): 6X; DVD-RAM: 5X; DVD-R: 16X; DVD+R: 16X; DVD-R (Dual Layer): 8X; DVD+R (Dual Layer): 8X; DVD-RW: 6X; DVD+RW: 8X; CD-R: 48X; CD-RW: 24X; M-DISC/+M: 4X
  • Read Speeds (Max): BD-ROM: 8X; BD-R: 6X; BD-RE: 6X; BD-ROM (Dual Layer): 8X; BD-R (Dual Layer): 8X; BD-RE (Dual Layer): 6X; BD-R (Triple Layer): 6X; BD-R (Quad Layer): 6X; BD-RE (Quad Layer): 6X; DVD-RAM: 5X; DVD-R: 12X; DVD+R: 12X; DVD-R (Dual Layer): 12X; DVD+R (Dual Layer): 12X; DVD-RW: 12X; DVD+RW: 12X; DVD-ROM: 12X; DVD-ROM (Dual Layer): 12X; CD-ROM: 48X; CD-R: 48X; CD-RW: 40X
  • Mac OS Compatibility: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard; Mac OS X 10.7 Lion; Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion; OS X 10.9 Mavericks; OS X 10.10 Yosemite; OS X 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11.x Big Sur; macOS 12.x Monterey; macOS 13.x Ventura
  • PC OS Compatibility: Windows XP; Windows XP 64-bit Edition; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; Windows Vista; Windows 7 32-bit Edition; Windows 7 64-bit Edition; Windows 8 32-bit Edition; Windows 8 64-bit Edition; Windows 8.1 32-bit Edition; Windows 8.1 64-bit Edition; Windows 10 32-bit Edition; Windows 10 64-bit Edition; Windows 11
  • Other OS Compatibility: Linux
  • Host Port Requirements: Available USB 3.0/2.0 port
  • Power Supply: External power supply; Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available.
  • AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • DC Output: +12V, 3A
  • External Power Adapter: Yes
  • Replacement Adapter Part Number: OWCMRSFWPS12V3A (sold separately)
  • Device Ports: (1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Port
  • Housing Material: Aluminum
  • Dimensions: Height: 5.2 cm (2.0 in); Length: 21.0 cm (8.3 in); Width: 16.6 cm (6.5 in)
  • Weight: 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
  • Loading Mechanism: Tray
Net Weight: 5.50 lbs
UOM: EACH
Warranty: 1 Year Limited

Recent Invoices (showing the last 15 invoices)

Invoice No PO Number Ship to Name Quantity Unit Price Date