OWC Mercury Pro 16X External Blu-ray/DVD/CD Burner - USB 3.2 Optical Drive with M-DISC & BDXL Support

OWC Mercury Pro 16X External Blu-ray/DVD/CD Burner/Reader

OWC Mercury Pro 16X External Blu-ray/DVD/CD Burner delivers reliable, high-capacity optical performance for Mac and PC users who need robust archiving, media creation, or disc playback. Housed in a sleek aluminum chassis, the Mercury Pro offers quiet, fanless operation and a USB 3.2 (Gen 1) interface for fast transfers and broad compatibility.

With support for M-DISC and BDXL media, plus multi-layer Blu-ray, DVD and CD formats, it’s built for both everyday media tasks and long-term data preservation. The tray-loading design and included power and USB cables make it a plug-and-play solution for desktop workflows that require dependable disc burning and playback.

Features and Benefits

• 16x BD-R write speed (supports single, dual, triple and quad/BDXL layer Blu-ray discs up to 128 GB).
• M-DISC support for archival-grade, long-term data storage.
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) connectivity for fast transfers and plug-and-play use on Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.
• Quiet, fanless design in a durable aluminum chassis suitable for desktop use.
• Tray-loading mechanism with multi-format read/write support for Blu-ray, DVD and CD (including BD-ROM, BD-RE, DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW).
• Includes external power supply and USB cable for immediate setup; backed by a 1-year limited warranty.

What's in the box

• OWC Mercury Pro 16X external optical drive (OWCMR3UBDRW16)
• USB-B to USB-A cable (2')
• External power supply
• Power cable ( UK for UK and EU for EU customers)
• Limited 1-year manufacturer warranty documentation

Specification

• Part Number: OWCMR3UBDRW16
• Drive Type: External tray-loading Blu-ray / DVD / CD burner/reader
• Interface: USB-B 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gb/s)
• Maximum Write Speeds: BD-R (SL) 16x; BD-R (DL) 12x; BD-R (TL/QL) 6x; M-DISC: 4x; DVD-R/DVD+R (SL) 16x; CD-R 48x
• Maximum Read Speeds: BD-ROM up to 8x; DVD-ROM up to 12x; CD-ROM up to 48x
• BDXL Support: Yes — supports triple- and quad-layer Blu-ray (up to 128 GB)
• Buffer Memory: 4 MB
• Loading Mechanism: Tray
• Power: Included AC adapter (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 6.5 x 2 x 8.3 in (16.5 x 5.1 x 21.1 cm)
• Weight: 5.73 lb / 2.6 kg
• Operating Conditions: 41 to 113°F / 5 to 45°C
• Warranty: 1-year OWC limited warranty
• SKU: OWCMR3UBDRW16

Compatibility

Device / OS Compatibility (as stated by vendor/resellers):

• macOS: Compatible with macOS 10.6 and later.
• Windows: Compatible with Windows XP and later (32-/64-bit) including modern Windows releases noted by retailers.
• Linux: Compatible with Linux (plug-and-play support noted by vendors).

Additional notes

• Compatible with systems that provide a USB-A or compatible USB-C host (using an appropriate adapter) and support an external optical drive over USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1.
• Not compatible with: No explicit incompatible OS versions or specific incompatible hardware are documented in the available product listings; vendors list broad compatibility (macOS 10.6+, Windows XP+ and Linux). If you require strict compatibility verification for a specific OS version or hardware (for example a particular macOS release or an Apple keyboard/adapter combo), please provide that OS/hardware and I will confirm.