16X OWC Mercury Pro
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16X OWC Mercury Pro

USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Super-Multi Blu-ray/DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC & BDXL Support

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Mfr P/N: MR3UBDRW16 OWC SKU: OWCMR3UBDRW16OB

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Highlights

  • High-speed USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) interface
  • Sleek, durable aluminum chassis
  • Quiet, fanless operation
  • Supports M-DISC extended life media for superior reliability
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Configured For Your Workflow

Now with an updated design, Mercury Pro is the premier drive to bring optical media back to your workflow. With a sleek, durable aluminum chassis, and high-speed USB 3.0 interface, Mercury Pro delivers reliable performance that matches its good looks. It's cooler, quieter, and better than ever.

Universal USB 3.0 Connectivity

The new Mercury Pro is plug-and-play compatible with both Mac and PC workflows, making it your versatile premium optical drive. With high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity, playback of optical media, data transfer, and archive all happen as fast as possible, with bandwidth to spare.

M-DISC - The Perfect Long-Term Archive Solution

The OWC Mercury Pro supports the revolutionary M-DISC format, making it the ideal solution for reliable long-term backup and archiving. Compared to other recordable storage media like DVDs and Tape, M-DISC offers superior reliability and protection against data loss that will last a thousand years (or more)!
M-DISCs use a proprietary layer made from inorganic, rock-like material for permanent data storage, protected from data rot and extremes of light, humidity and temperature change. Once written, the M-DISC can be read or played on any quality DVD drive that supports the common DVD+R/RW format. Shop our selection of M-DISC Optical Media.

Reliability and Support You Can Count On

Like all OWC drives, the Mercury Pro is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance.
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  • (1) OWC Mercury Pro 16X Super-Multi Blu-ray/DVD/CD Burner/Reader
  • (1) 0.6 meter (24") USB 3.0 (Standard-A to Standard-B)
  • (1) External power supply and power cable
  • (1) User guide
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

    Access Time

    • BD-ROM: 180ms (typical)
    • DVD-ROM: 160ms (typical)
    • DVD-RAM: 180ms (typical)
    • CD-ROM: 150ms (typical)

    Buffer Memory

    • 4MB

    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

    Storage Interface

    • SATA 3.0Gb/s

    Data Capacity

    • Blu-ray Quad Layer (BDXL) : 128GB
    • Blu-ray Triple Layer (BDXL) : 100GB
    • 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 TL (BDXL)
    • BD-RE DL
    • BD-R
    • BD-R DL
    • BD-R TL (BDXL)
    • BD-R QL (BDXL)
    • 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

    Device Ports

    • (1) Host Port - USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-B) up to 5Gb/s (600MB/s)

    Chipset / Controller

    • ASMedia ASM1053E

    Host Interface Requirements

    • Available USB 3.0/2.0 port

    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
    • macOS 14.x Sonoma
    • macOS 15.x Sequoia

    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 Server 2019
    • Windows Server 2022
    • Windows 11

    Other OS Compatibility

    • Linux

    External Power Adapter

    • Yes

    Power Supply

    AC Input

    • 100-240V, 50-60Hz

    DC Output

    • +12V, 3A

    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

    Certifications

    • CE
    • FCC
    4.67 out of 5

    157 out of 178 (88%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Good but not great

    Well built enclosure but board at back stops optical drive from inserting all the way

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    CloudyManatee-37257, 
    • Reviewer:CloudyManatee-37257
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you found the enclosure well-built! We appreciate you bringing the issue with the optical drive to our attention. We're always looking to improve, and your review helps us do just that. If you have any further suggestions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out!


    I was Robbed!

    How can I put this? It just stopped functioning after a few hours. I'd just used it sporadically so returning it within a reasonable time wasn't an option. Buyer beware! Really wish I had my money back because it only functions now as a paperweight. Alas.

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    jcarlton-89612, 
    Feb, 17 2025 
    • Reviewer:jcarlton-89612
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for sharing your experience, even if it's not what we hoped for! We're truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with your purchase. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us improve our products and services. We understand how frustrating it can be when a device doesn’t meet expectations, and we want to make it right. Please reach out to our customer support team so we can assist you further! We're committed to ensuring a positive experience for all our customers!


    Great, works very well

    Works with Toast vs 20 on iMac 2020 on OS Sequoia 15. No issues

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer3008979414, 
    • Reviewer:Reviewer3008979414
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that everything is working seamlessly for you on your iMac 2020 with OS Sequoia 15 and Toast vs 20. It's amazing to know that you're having a great experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. Enjoy your great setup!


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