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LG UH12NS30 Internal Blu-ray Optical Drive

★★★★★4.2 (361 reviews)

Upgrade your desktop with Blu-ray, DVD, and CD playback plus M-DISC archival support in one internal drive.

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Overview

The LG UH12NS30 is an internal Blu-ray combo drive that brings versatile optical media support to any desktop equipped with a 5.25-inch bay and a SATA connection. It reads Blu-ray discs at up to 12x speed, DVDs at up to 16x, and CDs at up to 48x, while also offering write capability for DVD and CD formats. With 3D Blu-ray playback support, it can serve as the foundation for a home theater PC setup when paired with compatible playback software and a 3D display.

Beyond standard media playback, the drive includes M-DISC read support, which allows access to data stored on the durable archival disc format designed to last for decades. The 2 MB buffer and 1.5 Gbps SATA burst transfer rate keep data flowing smoothly during playback and ripping tasks. While the drive does not burn Blu-ray discs, its combination of broad format compatibility and straightforward installation makes it a practical upgrade for users who want reliable optical media access without a high price tag.

Key Features

Drive Type: Internal Blu-ray Combo Drive

Interface: SATA

Buffer Memory: 4 MB

Operating System: Windows 7/ Vista/ XP

Data Transfer? Rate: BD-ROM: 359.65 Mb/s (10x) max, DVD-ROM: 22.16 Mb/s (16x) max, CD-ROM: 7,200 Kb/s (48x) max

Specifications

Drive Type
Internal Blu-ray Combo Drive (BD-ROM)
Interface
SATA
Buffer Memory
2 MB
Burst Transfer Rate
1.5 Gbps
BD-ROM Read Speed
12x max (53.94 MB/s)
DVD-ROM Read Speed
16x max (22.16 MB/s)
CD-ROM Read Speed
48x max (7,200 kB/s)
3D Playback
Yes
M-DISC Support
Yes (read)
Operating System Support
Windows 7 / Vista / XP

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Reads Blu-ray, DVD, and CD media in a single drive
  • Supports 3D Blu-ray playback for high-definition viewing
  • M-DISC read support for accessing archival backups
  • 12x maximum Blu-ray read speed for reasonable load times
  • Standard SATA interface fits most desktop motherboards without adapters

👎 Cons

  • Cannot write or burn Blu-ray discs, only reads them
  • Requires a 5.25-inch drive bay, which some modern compact cases lack
  • Limited to older Windows operating systems in official support (XP, Vista, 7)
  • 2 MB buffer memory is modest compared to newer optical drives

Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is a Blu-ray combo drive that reads Blu-ray discs but only writes to DVDs and CDs.
Yes, the UH12NS30 supports 3D Blu-ray playback when paired with compatible software and a 3D-capable display.
It uses a standard SATA interface, so it will fit any desktop with an available SATA port and a 5.25-inch drive bay.
M-DISC is an archival disc format designed to resist data degradation. This drive can read M-DISC media, helping you access long-term backups stored on that format.

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