Pioneer BDR-209EBK Blu-ray Burner Review BDXL PC Drive Writer
The Pioneer BDR-209EBK might be just what you need for doing Blu-ray data backups.
In the Box?
The Pioneer BDR-209EBK comes with the basics you need to get started:
- The drive unit itself
- NO Mounting screws so you need your own screes
- NO SATA data cable
- Quick installation guide
Key Features and Specifications
The standout feature is its BDXL support, letting you write to:
- Triple-layer 100GB discs
- Quad-layer 128GB discs
- Standard 25GB and 50GB Blu-ray discs
Speed:
- Maximum speed of 16x for standard operations
- Up to 10x speed for Blu-ray disc writing
- Various speeds for different media types
Compatibility – What Can It Write To
This drive can write to various formats:
Blu-ray formats:
- BD-R and BD-R DL
- BD-RE SL/DL/TL
- BD-R TL/QL
- BD-R LTH
DVD formats:
- DVD±R and DVD±R DL
- DVD±RW
- DVD-RAM
CD formats:
- CD-R
- CD-RW
Real-World Testing
I put the drive through a real world test using ImgBurn and Verbatim BD-R DL 50GB 6x discs. Here’s what I found:
The drive was recognized immediately as:
“PIONEER BD-RW BDR-209M
Write speeds:
- Supported speeds: 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x
- Average verify rate: 24,799 KiB/s (5.6x)
- Maximum verify rate: 35,221 KiB/s (8.0x)
Installation and Setup
Installation is straightforward:
- Connect the SATA data cable to your motherboard
- Connect SATA power from your power supply
- Mount the drive in an available 5.25″ bay
- Secure with your own screws as there are no screws in the box
- Boot up and let Windows install the drivers
Performance
During testing, the drive showed good performance:
- Stable writing speeds
- Good error checking
- Reliable verification process
- Compatible with common burning software
Who Should Buy This
This drive is perfect for:
- Data archivists needing large storage capacity
- Video editors backing up projects
- Anyone needing to store large amounts of data long-term
- PC builders wanting a versatile optical drive
Final Thoughts
The Pioneer BDR-209EBK proves to be a reliable and versatile Blu-ray burner. Its support for BDXL makes it future-proof, while maintaining compatibility with older formats means you can still handle any optical media that comes your way.
The drive’s performance in testing shows it’s capable of handling serious data backup tasks, and the build quality suggests it’ll last for years of regular use.
Whether you’re archiving family videos or backing up important data, this drive offers the capacity and reliability you need. Just remember to pair it with quality media like the Verbatim or SONY discs used in testing for best results.
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