Recommended 4k drive for extraction

[matsonjr 6]

Does anyone have a recommended 4k drive to use for extracting their 4k discs?  There seems to be a lot of mixed reviews out there of what works and what doesn't.

 

Thanks-

[Spaceboy 2573]

hl-dt-st bd-re bu40n

was recommended and works

[DavyC 0]

I have been using an Asus BW-16D1HT (with updated firmware) for a while now. It has worked well for me.

[jachin99 88]

Whichever drive you choose make sure you understand the correct firmware version you need.  The wrong update can ruin your drives ability to rip discs.  You also may not be able to rip and view encrypted discs on the same firmware but I'm not sure.

[Deathsquirrel 745]

I'm very happy with my LG drive, LG WH16NS60.

[clarkss12 304]

Not sure if he still sells drives for 4k ripping, but he guarantees his drives will work.  I got mine from him and been working great for about 3 years.

 https://www.avsforum.com/threads/lg-wh16ns40-super-multi-blue-bdxl-drives-for-sale.2987104/#post-56415134

[muzicman0 84]

I have the BW-16D1HT, in a USB3 enclosure.  Works great.  Firmware version 3.10.  If I recall, I had to downgrade it, which was a pain, but I managed to get it done.

[FrostByte 5392]

I got this ASUS BC-12D2HT off Newegg from a 3rd party vendor.  Works with UHD and Makemkv for me.  Comes with a note NOT to upgrade the firmware.

 

ASUS Blu-ray Combo Drive - UHD Friendly - Newegg.com

 

 

[jachin99 88]

I took the shortcut also and got one from ebay

[all4dom 101]

I know I'm late to the show but can someone point me in the right direction on what UHD internal pc player should i purchase. 

Thanks

 

[all4dom 101]

@Deathsquirrelwhere could I get yhe software to make teh drive work with uhd. I'm gonna double check to see what I have home works but if not I was gonna buy this.

[Spaceboy 2573]

there's plenty recommened here.

for software, you just want makemkv - and their forums might also be a good source of info on compatible rives

[all4dom 101]

@SpaceboyI was looking up some ofvthe models & i keep foregtting but i have to check my drive at home to see if i can do 4k with that. What confuses me ia if i have ro roll back the firmware. Thank you for responding.

[all4dom 101]

I have a hl-dt-st-bd-re bho8ls20

Could this do 4k? Hopefully @Spaceboyyou might have an idea or someone else. Thanks for help you can provide.

Dom

 

[Spaceboy 2573]

the best way to find out is to try it

[all4dom 101]

I'm gonna do that. I was reading some of the post on the makemkv forum but they all mostly talk about a pioneer drive & a hacked firmware. So I'm gonna buy one of the drives posted here, a 4k disc & I'll try my drive out first & take it from there. I'm hoping my drive works to save me a few bucks but doubtfull.