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LG FBA-WH14NS40 Blu-ray BDXL Internal Burner Bundle

Internal Blu-ray BDXL burner bundle with M-DISC archival DVD, SATA cable, and software for long-term data preservation.

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Overview

The LG WH14NS40 Blu-ray BDXL internal burner bundle is designed for desktop users who need a comprehensive optical drive solution covering Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media in a single 5.25-inch bay device. The drive writes BD-R discs at 14x, DVD-R/+R at 16x, DVD dual-layer at 8x, and CD-R at 48x, while read speeds reach 12x for Blu-ray, 16x for DVD, and 48x for CD. BDXL support extends its capabilities to high-capacity Blu-ray discs, making it suitable for large-scale backups and data archiving projects that exceed standard 25GB or 50GB disc limits.

What makes this bundle particularly appealing for archival purposes is its M-DISC compatibility. The included M-DISC DVD uses an inorganic, rock-like data layer that the drive's laser physically etches rather than burning into organic dye. This process creates a disc that resists degradation from light, temperature, and humidity, with data preservation estimated at up to 1,000 years. The bundle comes ready to install with a SATA cable, four mounting screws, and CyberLink software for disc burning and media management. A 4MB buffer with built-in underrun prevention ensures reliable writes even during system load. While the listed OS compatibility covers Windows XP through Windows 8, the standard SATA interface and broad driver support mean the drive is generally functional on newer Windows versions as well.

Key Features

LG internal drive bundle includes a 1 pack of M-DISC DVD, Cyber link software, SATA cable, 4 mounting screws

M-DISC uses a non-volatile rock-like data layer, which is more durable than reflective organic dye-based layers found in conventional DVDs. It allows permanent data storage lasting up to 1000 years

Laser-Etching Data. Etching the rock-hard data layer encased in the M-DISC requires more power than what's found in a typical optical disc drive

Burn speeds of 14x for BD-R, 16x for DVD-R/+R and 48x for CD-R, Read speeds of 12x for BD-R, 16x for DVD-R/+R and 48x for CD-R, DVD Dual Layer (DL) burn speed at 8x and read speed at 12x

Operating system requirements : Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8. Buffer size of 4.0MB with under-run prevention function embedded

Specifications

Drive Type
Internal Blu-ray BDXL Burner
Model
LG WH14NS40
Interface
SATA
BD-R Write Speed
14x
DVD-R/+R Write Speed
16x
DVD Dual Layer Write Speed
8x
CD-R Write Speed
48x
BD-R Read Speed
12x
DVD-R/+R Read Speed
16x
DVD Dual Layer Read Speed
12x
CD-R Read Speed
48x
Buffer Size
4.0MB
Buffer Underrun Prevention
Yes
Listed OS Compatibility
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Bundle Includes
1x M-DISC DVD, CyberLink Software, SATA Cable, 4x Mounting Screws

Frequently Asked Questions

The bundle includes the LG WH14NS40 internal Blu-ray drive, one M-DISC DVD, CyberLink burning software, a SATA cable, and four mounting screws for desktop installation.
M-DISC uses a rock-like inorganic data layer that is physically etched by the drive's laser, unlike conventional DVDs that use organic dye. This makes M-DISC data resistant to light, heat, and humidity, with an estimated archival life of up to 1,000 years.
Yes, the WH14NS40 supports BDXL format, which allows reading and writing high-capacity Blu-ray discs beyond the standard 25GB and 50GB sizes.
It uses a standard SATA interface for connection to your desktop computer's motherboard, and a SATA cable is included in the bundle.
It burns BD-R at 14x, DVD-R/+R at 16x, DVD dual-layer at 8x, and CD-R at 48x.

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