Best Internal Blu-ray Drives of 2026

"I primarily got this drive for quality scanning my discs after my previous one failed. Out of the box, it worked with PlexTools and Opti Drive Control for error scanning. The included firmware was ready for scans right away, which I really appreciated."

"This drive is excellent for backing up and playing 4K Ultra Blu-rays. Just note that it’s an internal drive—if you use it in an external enclosure, you'll probably notice quite a bit of vibration noise. Still, I’d definitely recommend it for UHD backups."

"My order included lots of extras—screws, cables, support materials, and five blank BD-Rs. I like using Verbatim discs more, but the PlexDiscs are fine for testing. The only downside was the thin packaging from Amazon for such a delicate device."

"I've used several Pioneer drives in the past, and this one maintains the quality construction and dependable operation I've come to expect. I installed it in an external housing and can easily use it with any PC via USB. It's been smooth and reliable—exactly what I hoped for."

"Compared to my LG and ASUS drives, the Pioneer is noticeably faster at reading and recognizing discs. It quickly read DVDs that the others simply couldn't, and I was able to back up those discs without issue. My experience so far has been excellent, and I feel it's definitely worth the purchase."

"Initially, my drive worked great for ripping DVDs and Blu-rays, but after some months of light use, it started to read discs at much slower speeds. Only a couple of discs spun up quickly, while others took much longer. I'm disappointed it didn't perform consistently, given Pioneer's reputation."

"I've been using this Blu-ray drive for a while now and love how it reads Blu-rays, DVDs, and CDs without any trouble. The included PowerDVD software has played every movie I’ve tried. While I did run into some HDCP errors when using two displays, it was more of a disc DRM issue than a fault of the drive or software. Overall, it’s been a dependable addition to my setup."

"I'm not very tech-savvy, but installing this drive was surprisingly simple. It only took a few screws and cable connections—I didn’t even need to download any drivers. My new music CD started ripping without any issues. I was amazed by the hassle-free setup and immediate functionality!"

"The drive itself works fine in my system, but the included SATA cable is so short it couldn't reach in my standard tower case. The bundled software was also outdated and frustrating to use, lacking basic features and showing ads. The hardware is decent, but the extras left a lot to be desired."

"I was able to get it working instantly with the MakeMKV flasher, and it plays 4K Blu-rays smoothly. My drive was a brand new 2021 model."

"For me, this is the best 4K disc burner—not a single failure making backups with MakeMKV, although you do need to downgrade the firmware. I'm very happy with this quiet, compact drive."

"I connected it to my laptop via USB and found it to be perfectly compatible with LibreDrive, reading 4K UHD discs without any issues."

"If you have the right software and a compatible GPU, this drive works as expected. It's reliable for reading disks, but make sure your system setup matches the requirements."

"The drive could read my disks perfectly, but I encountered a mechanical issue with the tray—it barely opened and required the emergency release. Unfortunately, after contacting the seller twice, I still haven’t received a response about returning it."

"My unit arrived faulty, and since the seller was third party, it took several calls to Amazon to get a refund. I ended up buying a different model from AliExpress and had a much better experience."

"Setting this up took me less than five minutes—installation was a breeze. The drive is remarkably quiet and the included software made backing up my files really simple. I’m confident I made an excellent choice for Blu-ray capabilities."

"I bought this drive specifically to archive a huge collection of photos—over 86GB—and it handled the task flawlessly. The only downside was that, unlike my previous LG drive, this one didn’t include CyberLink software. Otherwise, it’s a solid performer."

"This is my second LG Blu-ray player for my PC, and I’m just as happy as before. The software works great and although it’s a little noisy at startup, it quickly quiets down. With a large Blu-ray library and slow internet, having this drive is a lifesaver."

"The installation was simple, and after my second attempt, the drive was recognized by my operating system immediately. So far, performance has been solid."

"My desktop lacked a CDROM, but this Blu-Ray drive fit perfectly and integrated without any issues. It's now compatible with all my software—I'd definitely consider purchasing again."

"I wanted to use this Blu-ray drive in my laptop, but couldn’t find drivers for Windows 10 or 11. Sadly, I had to return it."

"I’m really happy with this little device—it’s dependable for Blu-ray playback and came with a handy USB 3.0 adapter. After running nearly a dozen discs through it, I haven’t encountered any major problems. Totally worth the price!"

"I picked up two of these Panasonic drives for my Lenovo PCs, and both worked flawlessly with CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Burning performance met my expectations, and although the drives were manufactured years ago, they arrived in new condition. This is hands down the best deal on a name-brand internal Blu-ray drive."

"Replacing my failed drive was a breeze—installation was straightforward and everything works perfectly again for both playback and recording. Definitely a great value!"

"I was able to get my PS3 Slim working again after installing this replacement laser. The process was pretty straightforward, and now all types of discs are readable, including games, which my console wouldn’t read before. Definitely glad I gave this a try!"

"After months without being able to play my favorite games, this product was an identical replacement for my original part. Installation was simple and it fixed my issue immediately—everything works as it should now!"

"I had my PS3 stored away for years and it wouldn’t read Blu-ray games, only DVDs. I tried cleaning the lens, but that didn’t help. Once I bought this part and followed some YouTube repair tutorials, the installation was a breeze. Even though it was a bit pricier than some others, it was worth it because my PS3 is now fully functional again, and my kids were impressed I fixed it myself!"