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product_id: 264854581
title: "Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 48X CD Read/Write Solution"
brand: "owc"
price: "131.19 OMR"
currency: OMR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 1
category: "Owc"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/264854581-mercury-pro-16x-blu-ray-16x-dvd-48x-cd-read
store_origin: OM
region: Oman
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# 16X Blu-ray read/write speed USB 3.0 ultra-fast connectivity M-DISC archival-grade durability Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 48X CD Read/Write Solution

**Brand:** owc
**Price:** 131.19 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💿 Archive Like a Pro, Burn Like a Boss

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 48X CD Read/Write Solution by owc
- **How much does it cost?** 131.19 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/264854581-mercury-pro-16x-blu-ray-16x-dvd-48x-cd-read)

## Best For

- owc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted owc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Aluminum Chassis:** A premium, durable design that complements your modern workspace aesthetic.
- • **Universal Mac & PC Support:** Plug-and-play compatibility with OS X 10.6+ and Windows XP+ ensures no device left behind.
- • **Quiet Operation, Maximum Focus:** Work uninterrupted with whisper-quiet drive performance that respects your concentration.
- • **Blazing 16X Blu-ray Performance:** Experience lightning-fast read/write speeds that keep your workflow seamless and efficient.
- • **M-DISC Compatibility for Eternal Archives:** Preserve your most important data with archival-quality discs that last a lifetime.

## Overview

The OWC Mercury Pro 16X is a high-performance external optical drive featuring 16X Blu-ray and DVD read/write speeds, 48X CD writing, and USB 3.0 connectivity. Its durable aluminum housing and M-DISC support make it ideal for professionals seeking reliable, long-term data storage across Mac and PC platforms.

## Description

OWC Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 48X CD Read/Write Solution : desertcart.ae

Review: Fantastic! - My Asus BluRay Writer didnt work for years as internal drive ( windows recognized, driver instaled no issue, but, could not burn even start burning anything). Now, in this external case/USB..working as new. Great metallic body, sturdy, easy install and i got one sata internal connection free for one more ssd. Like other posts, it is for shorter drives, please check yours, mine fitted as a glove.

## Features

- Aluminum housed desktop optical drive with USB 3.0 and M-DISC support for reliable long-term storage.
- Archive quality M-DISC compatibility
- Mac and PC compatible: OS X 10.6 and later Windows XP and later
- Includes: 16X External Blu-ray Burner 0.6 meter (24 ) USB 3.0 Cable External power cable User guide (2) Philips 4X BD-R Blu-ray media in case
- Sleek, durable aluminum chassis 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01IPH6170 |
| Additional Features | Quiet |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,770 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #13 in External Blu-ray Drives |
| Brand | OWC |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 4 |
| Color | 16X |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, Laptops, Mac, PC |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,337 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Hardware interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 21.1L x 16.5W x 5.1H centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
| Media Speed | 78 |
| Model Number | OWCMR3UBDRW16 |
| Operating System | Windows XP |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 16X |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 48x |
| Optical storage reading speed | 16X |
| Optical storage writing speed | 48x |
| Special features | Quiet |
| UPC | 812437022612 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OWC
- **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0
- **Optical storage reading speed:** 16X
- **Optical storage writing speed:** 48x
- **Special features:** Quiet

## Images

![Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 48X CD Read/Write Solution - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+-qK04H1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this drive write 100gb m-discs like these... verbatim m disc bdxl 100gb?**
A: Hello, JC here:

For the "Newbies" out there, the term BDXL stands for Blu-Ray Extra Large.

These new disc "Look" like standard DVD/Blu-Rays, but hold a TREMENDOUS amount of data (from the standard DVD/Blu-Ray, that is). -- In fact, the BDXL's presently listed here (on Amazon), made by Verbatim, have a capacity of 100GB (Wow!, is right) - you can store (and Back-Up) a TON of data on these!

(PS/BTW - the only drawback presently is that they are EXTREMELY expensive!! at present $20 bucks, PER disc!!)

But overall the value of these new disks is NOT just in the large capacity, but in the new "tech" called M-DISC that allows you to stably & safety store your data for VERY LONG extended periods of time - with claims up to 100 YEARS (Wow! Is right). 

(But who is going to be around still to test and confirm this?!?, Right?!?)

But, regarding this question (of BDXL's), I called the OWC tech support (the makers of this drive) today, and the Tech ASSURED me that this drive SHOULD burn to the Verbatim BDXL discs....

.....He said primarily because BDXL are no different than the standard BD-R Discs (except that the BDXL's just have an added "layer" 3 total), PLUS, this drive SHOULD burn to up to the higher 4 layers anyway.

In summary, all should be able to burn to the new 100GB M-DISC platters -  Enjoy!!

**Q: The stated size: "10 x 9.2 x 5 inches" can't be correct.  what are the actual wxhxd, please?**
A: It holds my LG mdisk (OpticalDrive) perfectly.Outside size 6.5 wide, 2.25 high, about 9.25 long.

**Q: Am I able to still use usb 2.0 with this drive???**
A: Hi Harlan, You can definitely use USB 2.0 equipped computers with this optical drive!  Thankfully USB is a backwards compatible technology, and there are very few exceptions to this rule. If you have more questions I'd invite you to contact our expert support staff at owcdigital.com/support  Have a great day!

**Q: Will this drive write to dvd-r?**
A: This is the honest and objective answer from Thomas Jefferson.  This drive is simply the LG WH16NS40 drive fitted with an OWC Metal Box (https://www.amazon.com/OWC-Mercury-Optical-External-Enclosure/dp/B06XRCCV44/ref=sr_1_4?).  The purpose of the metal box is so the internal drive doesn't look so ugly when it's located outside the desktop casing.

It looks like you can simply buy the LG WH16NS40 separately on Amazon and then buy the enclosure separately and save yourself $30.

Also, if you buy this, you will be getting a warranty from OWC and not LG.  That'll make a difference if the drive stops working.  You can't call LG to ask what's going on.  OWC probably will have no idea for complicated problems.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic!
*by M***C on 3 October 2022*

My Asus BluRay Writer didnt work for years as internal drive ( windows recognized, driver instaled no issue, but, could not burn even start burning anything). Now, in this external case/USB..working as new. Great metallic body, sturdy, easy install and i got one sata internal connection free for one more ssd. Like other posts, it is for shorter drives, please check yours, mine fitted as a glove.

## Frequently Bought Together

- OWC Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 48X CD Read/Write Solution
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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*