With a USB 3.0 port capable of transfer rates of up to 500 MB/s, the 2TB Mercury On-The-Go Pro USB 3.0 External Solid State Drive from Other World Computing is designed to provide fast, efficient storage for a variety of files including video, music, photos, documents, and more. Those files will remain safe and secure thanks to the impact-resistant enclosure complete with shock-isolation technology providing maximum protection. This drive also features a fanless design to virtually eliminate all noise when in use and the built-in heatsink and pass-through cooling vents ensure the drive does not overheat. Additionally, this bus powered drive requires no additional power source and can be used with Mac, Windows, and Linux based computers equipped with a USB port.

2TB Storage Capacity    USB 3.0 Bus Interface    SATA Drive Interface    Max. Transfer Rate: Up to 500 MB/s    Mac / PC / Linux Compatible

Global wear leveling algorithms automatically distribute data evenly and manage program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan

StaticDataRefresh technology manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, limiting data corruption

Hardware BCH ECC corrects errors up to 66-bit/1 kB for superior data retention and drive life

Power consumption of 60mW

Advanced security protocols support 128/256-bit-AES and TCG Opal full-disk encryption

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this model quiet when playing a commercial Blu-Ray disc?

A: I find them to be pretty quiet, but it is a mechanical device and you cannot escape the noise made while the disc is spinning and the read head is moving.

Q: 2. I saw another website say this doesn't support 4K UHD. Is this correct and if it is, will someone explain why or why not that should matter? It burns to Blu-ray discs so I just assumed that was all I needed to know on that and now I'm confused.

A: The OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer is rated to read and write 4K media onto, or off of, Blu Ray media.

Q: 3. What model Blu-ray burner is on the inside?

A: LG WH16NS40

Q: 4. Does this unit write to 50 GB Blu Ray *DL* discs? I have an LG BR burner, but the last two 50 GB DL discs crashed. I don't see any Blu Ray burners which specify they burn DL discs.

A: Yes, this drive will write to Dual layer Blu-ray disc

Q: 5. Will this burn quad layer 128gb disc's? And if so where can I purchase the disc's? I couldn't find them on the B&H site.

A: Yes, quad layer discs are supported. Unfortunately B&H currently does not carry these discs.

Q: 6. Will this work with a new M1 iMac running Big Sur?

A: Yes, the OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer BH #OWCMR3UBDR16 works with M1 Macs and Big sur.

Q: 7. Is this compatable with Adobe Premeire Elements 15?

A: Gary, The question is whether your computer is compatible. Does your computer have a 3.0 or 3.1 USB port? This Blu-Tsy Reader/Writer is powerful and has done everything I have asked of it.

Q: 8. How long is the USB cord?

A: The USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A Cable is 2.0' / 0.61m long.

Q: 9. Does the OWC Mercury Pro support all DVD Regions?

A: Just like any optical drive sold, it is set to the region and can be reset a few times before it becomes permanent.

Q: 10. will it work with fedora linux, do drivers exist for linux?

A: The manufacturer only provides support and drivers for Windows/Mac.