The Slim Portable Blu-ray/DVD Writer from LG is a lightweight, Windows and Mac compatible optical drive that features a maximum BD-R read and write speed of 6x, a maximum DVD±R read and write speed of 8x, and a maximum CD-R read and write speed of 24x. It also has playback support for 3D Blu-ray media as well as read and write support for M-DISC. Additionally, this drive supports a variety of other formats, including BD-RE, BD-XL, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW, and more. This broad range of formats allows you to select the media best suited for your needs.

This drive is also equipped Silent Play and Jamless Play, as well as a 4MB buffer to help prevent under-runs. A USB 2.0 cable is included for connecting and powering the drive. A Windows Blu-ray drive install disc with added software is also included.

Max 6x BD-R Read and Write Speed    Max 8x DVD±R Read and Write Speed    Max 24x CD-R Read and Write Speed    Supports 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback    Reads & Writes BD-XL 100GB Discs    Reads & Writes BD-RE and M-DISC    4MB Buffer Under-Run Prevention    Connects & Powered via USB 2.0    Silent Play & Jamless Play    Windows & Mac Compatible

Enjoy your media on your TVs, digital photo frames and computerss by simply connecting your drive with a USB cable.

M-DISC uses a patented rock-like recording surface instead of organic dye to etch your data onto a disc. M-DISC has been tested and proven to outlast standard DVD media.

Silent Play technology helps reduce noise during playback by recognizing different multimedia and automatically adjusting the playback speed according to its criteria for improved performance.

LG Slim Portable Blu-ray / DVD Writer optical drives can read and write a wide variety of disc formats, including BD-R/RE, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and more. This gives users the option to choose the media best suited for each task

User-friendly connectivity is provided with a micro-USB cable. No additional power source is needed.

Take entertainment to the next level with 3D using the Power BD-DVD 3D software bundle. You can now enjoy the excitement of all your favorite Blu-ray titles on your system and with 2D to 3D converting, you can bring a new dimension to all your videos.

Three-layer BDXL-R and BDXL RE discs offer a capacity of 100GB, while quad-layer BXXL-R discs store up to 128GB on a single disc. It is equivalent to 27 standard DVD-5 discs or five single Blu-ray discs.

The WP50NB40 is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32- & 64-bit), and XP (SP 3), plus Mac OS 10.7.5 and higher.

Jamless Play automatically skips past damaged parts of a disc to help maintain smooth playback while reducing interruptions

An overall slim design of 0.55" in height optimizes space for the slim OPU installation. It allows for a sleek companion to think Ultrabooks and enhanced portability.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this plug and play?

A: Pretty much. May have to install w a disc but a very simple process- so simple I don't remember for sure :)

Q: 2. Mention is made of an optional power adapter. From looking at the photo of the back it appears to be DC in 5V. I don't find it

A: The OWC Slim USB 3.0 is bus-powered, but the optional AC adapter BH #OWACAMOTG can also be used.

Q: 3. So what's the final verdict? Does this unit write Blu-rays to a mid 2012 MacBook Pro running El Capitan? I've already tried the LG BP 60NB10 that I bought on Amazon and was not successful with this. That model also would not play a homemade DVD.

A: Yes, the LG Slim Portable Blu-ray/DVD Writer BH #LGWP50NB40 can write Blu-ray discs on a Mac 2012 running el Capitan, however, they would only be Data blu-rays. If you want to make blu-ray discs to play on a blu-ray player, you would need additional software.

Q: 4. Will this play 1080i Blu rays?

A: Yes, it is compatible.

Q: 5. Can you use this with a Type-C USB connection?

A: Yes you can with a USB-C male to USB-female adapter.

Q: 6. Will the LG BH16NS40 record 4-layer Blu-rays, i.e. full BDXL 128 GB capacity?

A: It can write quad layer to 128GB.

Q: 7. IN THE BOX does not state screws and cable. Is that true?

A: I checked the box for the drive I got said it included serial ATA cable and mounting screws. I bought the drive 1.5 years ago and can't remember if that was true, but it probably was. I wouldn't have needed either since I have spares. The drive is excellent and I recommend it.

Q: 8. Does this drive burn dual layer DVD's? Documentation says it does, but so far I haven't had any success even with trying varying media brands. OS X 10.11.2 mac mini 2014.

A: Yes it does work with DVD-R DL.

Q: 9. What is the maximum BD supported? B5, BD9 or BDXL?

A: BD5 and BD9 are older terms and technologies that haven't much lived on. Please see below for the current specs used on Blu-Ray Burners: Blu-Ray Read Speed BD-R (SL, DL, TL, QL, LTH): 6x BD-RE (SL, DL): 6x BD-RE (TL): 4x BD-ROM (SL, DL): 6x Blu-Ray Write Speed BD-R (SL, DL, LTH): 6x BD-R (TL, QL): 4x BD-RE (SL, DL, TL): 2x

Q: 10. will this work with a Mac book pro?

A: I had bought it to use with a Macbook Pro, but it didn't work. I keep trying.