
LG FBA-WH14NS40-MdiscBD1pk 16X Blu-ray Burner Bundle
The LG WH14NS40 bundle pairs a 16X Blu-ray burner with M-DISC media for archival-grade data storage lasting up to 1,000 years.
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Overview
Key Features
LG internal drive bundle includes a 1 pack of M-DISC BD, SATA cable, power connection cable, 4 mounting screws
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
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
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
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Supports Blu-ray, DVD, and CD formats in a single internal drive for broad media compatibility
- Bundled M-DISC BD disc enables archival-grade permanent storage rated for up to 1,000 years
- Includes SATA cable, power cable, and mounting screws for a complete, ready-to-install package
- Buffer underrun prevention ensures reliable burns even when the system is under load
- Fast burn speeds up to 14x BD-R, 16x DVD, and 48x CD reduce wait times for disc writing
👎 Cons
- Official OS support covers only Windows XP through Windows 8, with no listed support for Windows 10, 11, or macOS
- Internal 5.25" form factor requires a desktop PC with an available drive bay — not usable with laptops or small form factor builds
- 4.0MB buffer is modest compared to newer optical drives on the market
- M-DISC BD media can be significantly more expensive per disc than standard Blu-ray blanks
- BD-R burn speed maxes out at 14x rather than the 16x ceiling some competing drives achieve