Best Internal Blu-ray Drives of 2025

"I found the drive to be a great drop-in replacement for my old DVD drive. It plugs right in with SATA cables, and I was worried about cooling, but it's not noticeably hotter than my previous drive. I've had no issues reading Blu-rays or UHD discs, though it does make some odd noises while seeking."

"This drive is really effective and affordable. I love that it reads older formats and burns Blu-ray discs effortlessly. The installation was straightforward, but keep in mind that many newer cases don't support 5.25'' drives."

"I had a USB Blu-ray burner that eventually failed, so I switched to this internal drive. Installation was a breeze, and it works flawlessly. Based on my previous experience with LG, I trust this brand for disc burners."

"As my first Blu-ray reader, I find it amazing! It's really lightweight and installation is as simple as any DVD or CD writer. However, I did need additional software to play Blu-rays, and I found Power DVD 11 to be the best option. Overall, I'm happy with its performance and it's a great price!"

"I've been using this excellent performing BD Drive for almost five years now, and it works absolutely fine. There's nothing complex about it; it simply does its job, making it an excellent value for money. I definitely recommend it!"

"I received my drive on time and found it easy to install. It offers better quality than older units and allows for quick copying of CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. I rate it a 5 out of 5!"

"I installed it on my desktop, and it functions as described. While it runs at 1GB/Sec instead of the expected 6GB/Sec, it's really good for quickly installing program disks and playing movies in both Blu-ray and DVD formats. I also wrote a CD-R and DVD during a test. Overall, for anyone on a budget needing a good optical drive, this is it."

"I've burned three Blu-ray home videos, and all of them were successful and watchable. I couldn't ask for much more! It works great, and I hope it provides many years of service ahead."

"I initially bought this overpriced DVD player for the software to fix my scratched music discs. After hours of trying to install various downloads, I gave up. The PureRead software didn't come with the player, and all the links from Pioneer led to dead ends."

"I still feel the need for a DVD burner in every PC I build. I have hundreds of CDs from the mid-80s, and being able to rip them to a music server is essential. The BDR-212V is a proven quality burner. Installation was a breeze with just four screws. The drive was recognized by my operating system, and it works perfectly for music ripping, file archival, and watching Blu-ray discs on my PC."

"I really love this drive. After trying some cheaper alternatives that didn't last or perform well, I switched to this one for my external enclosure in the lab. It’s quiet, fast, and just works without any issues."

"Initially, I was frustrated with my drive. Some CDs had garbled sections, and others would stop for a few seconds during playback. I cleaned the discs, but it didn’t help. Eventually, I realized the problem was with the drive itself. After replacing it with a new one, those issues are completely gone! Unfortunately, this Pioneer drive was past the return window, so I lost my money and time re-ripping the bad tracks. I wouldn’t recommend making the same mistake!"

"I primarily bought this drive for watching Blu-Ray movies on my PC, and it works just fine."

"I tested this drive externally, and it performed beautifully. It reads all discs I've tried and burns without any issues. I'm very pleased so far!"

"Setting up a media player for commercial Blu-Rays took me four hours. I recommend getting VLC ready before ordering this drive to avoid future hassle. It performs marvelously, though!"

"I have an LG, ASUS, and Plextor drive, but the Pioneer is significantly faster. It read 15 DVDs that the others couldn’t, and I was impressed with its ripping capabilities."

"I expected great performance from Pioneer. Initially, it was quick, ripping DVDs in 5-7 minutes. However, after a few months of non-use, it struggled to spin up and read discs as quickly as before."

"This drive is compatible with various disc types, and I successfully burned Blu-ray discs without issues. It reads all formats well, including rewritable discs."

“I purchased the LG HLDS WH16NS58DUP to upgrade my PC for reading Blu-ray discs. My previous experience with this drive in another old PC was fantastic, so I expected the same reliability. The installation was straightforward, but since this came as an OEM package, it lacked software. After some research, I found free software to play Blu-ray movies, which worked well. I recommend this drive if you need a dependable optical drive, but be aware of the declining availability of such drives.”

“This Hitachi-LG WH16NS58DUP optical drive has proven to be a quality product. It operates quietly and supports various disc types effectively. The blue LED indicator is a nice touch, and its compatibility with M-DISC media is great for long-term storage. I appreciate that the packaging was clear about being a bulk drive. Overall, I’m satisfied with its performance.”

“I have two of these drives in an older computer dedicated to backing up my DVD/BR collection to a NAS. They are fast and operate at an acceptable noise level. However, I do experience a loud grinding sound upon booting, which is concerning, but the drive continues to work fine. I contacted the seller for help, but they suggested I return the drive, which was not an option for me. I guess I’ll have to see how long it lasts.”

“I mounted this drive in a Vantec DX2 enclosure and it has performed flawlessly ripping DVDs and Blu-Rays using WinX DVD and Leawo. It's super quiet compared to my previous LG drive, which was so loud I had to weigh down the case to stop the vibrations. The Asus drive does not require safe mode and rips much faster. I recommend this drive.”

“I was looking for a Blu-ray player that burns 4K. It took a lot of research, but I managed to figure it out. If you don't understand what I mean, I suggest doing your research first.”

“Having not followed tech closely for ten years, I wasn't aware of many details. I chose this HT model after realizing the H model didn't exist. My Windows 7 recognized it immediately. It reads DVDs my old burner couldn't, and I've found that it handles BD-XL discs as well. For my backup data, it works perfectly. It’s a quiet unit and I’m satisfied with my purchase.”

"I find this drive does better than many others when it comes to reading questionable disks, although some Blu-rays can still be tricky for backup storage. I like it, but I don't expect miracles."

"This drive is overpriced and feels like a paperweight due to DRM restrictions. The only way to enjoy 4K UHD support seems to be with a very outdated Intel machine, which is frustrating. I expected better from a $300 product."

"Upon unpacking, I noticed the high quality of materials and solid build. It was recognized by Windows and MacOS immediately, and I was impressed with its quiet operation. However, I did encounter some issues with the bundled software not being compatible with Windows 11, which was disappointing."

"I’ve had the PIONEER Internal Blu-ray Drive BDR-S13UBK for about 6 months, and it’s been mostly great. I primarily use it for archiving large data on BD-R. One tip: update the firmware immediately. I learned the hard way when the tray opened while the disc was spinning. Thankfully, the latest firmware fixed that issue. Overall, I highly recommend it with those precautions."

"After hearing excellent things about this drive, I bought it for MakeMKV use, only to find that the latest firmware made it impossible to use. I can’t roll back to an older version either. As someone who legally rips movies for my media server, this has rendered it useless until someone can find a workaround for the firmware."

"Using it with MakeMKV was a breeze. It worked perfectly for ripping a UHD disc. I haven't updated the firmware and don’t plan to unless absolutely necessary. I set it to speed/performance in the drive utility, and I’m getting nearly 16x write speed on a 25GB disc. I haven’t tried the advanced features yet, but I'm optimistic it can handle scratched audio CDs."