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Buffalo 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner

BH #BUBRXL16U3 • MFR #BRXL-16U3
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Buffalo 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner
Key Features
  • Burns Blu-Ray, DVD, and CD
  • USB 3.0 Interface
  • 128GB BDXL Support
  • Video Upscaling
The 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner from Buffalo provides high capacity disc writing with fast Blu-ray read and write speeds. It can write up to 128GB of data to a single four-layer BDXL disc compared to 25GB on a traditional single layer Blu-ray disc. The Blu-ray burner offers optimal burning and playback performance of Blu-ray discs, DVDs and CDs and includes the CyberLink Media Suite, which offers rich Blu-ray, DVD burning and playback tools. Additionally, it supports DVD upscaling, which allows standard definition DVDs to be viewed and re-recorded in HD quality. Simply connect the MediaStation to your computer's USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port and burn high capacity discs, author Blu-ray discs and DVDs as well as play back recorded video in high definition.
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Buffalo BRXL-16U3 Overview

The 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner from Buffalo provides high capacity disc writing with fast Blu-ray read and write speeds. It can write up to 128GB of data to a single four-layer BDXL disc compared to 25GB on a traditional single layer Blu-ray disc. The Blu-ray burner offers optimal burning and playback performance of Blu-ray discs, DVDs and CDs and includes the CyberLink Media Suite, which offers rich Blu-ray, DVD burning and playback tools. Additionally, it supports DVD upscaling, which allows standard definition DVDs to be viewed and re-recorded in HD quality. Simply connect the MediaStation to your computer's USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port and burn high capacity discs, author Blu-ray discs and DVDs as well as play back recorded video in high definition.

BDXL Support
The Blu-ray burner features BDXL support for writing to high capacity Blu-ray discs. It can write up to 128GB of data to a single four-layer disc compared to 25GB on a traditional single layer Blu-ray disc.
Video Upscaling
The MediaStation Portable BDXL Blu-ray writer supports DVD upscaling, which allows you to upscale your DVD content to near HD quality. This easily makes your home videos look like they were recorded in HD.
CyberLink Media Suite
The Blu-ray burner is ideal for users seeking excellent playback and burning performance of Blu-ray discs, DVDs or CDs on their PCs. It comes bundled with the Blu-ray 3D Ready CyberLink Media Suite for Windows. You can transform DVD movies in 3D and experience HD quality with Blu-ray 3D playback.
CyberLink Power DVD 10 BD Edition
CyberLink Power Director 8 HE
CyberLink Power Producer 5
CyberLink Media Show 5
CyberLink Power2Go
CyberLink Instant Burn 5
CyberLink Power Backup 2

The bundled CyberLink software suite is supported on Windows PCs only. Apple and Mac OS do not natively support Blu-ray with drivers or software. In order to use the Blu-ray hardware functionality on Mac, third-party software such as Final Touch Pro or Roxio Toast Titanium is required. Mac systems natively support the CD / DVD portion of this product.
UPC: 747464127170

Buffalo BRXL-16U3 Specs

Key Specs
Maximum Read Speed
Blu-ray: 12x
DVD: 16x
CD: 48x
Maximum Write Speed
Blu-ray: 8x
DVD: 16x
CD: 48x
M-DISC Support
No
OS Compatibility
Windows XP or Later
Enclosure Type
External
System Connection
USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Loading Mechanism
Tray
Functional Orientation
Horizontal Only
Maximum Read Speed
Blu-ray
  BD-R (SL/TL/QL): 6x
  BD-R (DL): 12x
  BD-RE (SL/TL): 2x
  BD-RE (DL): 6x
  BD-ROM (SL): 12x
  BD-ROM (DL): 8x
DVD
  DVD±R (SL): 16x
  DVD±R (DL): 8x
  DVD-RW: 6x
  DVD+RW: 8x
  DVD-RAM: 5x
  DVD-ROM (SL): 16x
  DVD-ROM (DL): 12x
CD
  CD-R: 48x
  CD-RW: 24x
Maximum Write Speed
Blu-ray
  BD-R (SL/TL/QL): 6x
  BD-R (DL): 8x
  BD-RE (SL): 6x
  BD-RE (DL): 8x
  BD-RE (TL): 4x
DVD
  DVD-R (SL): 16x
  DVD+R (SL): 16x
  DVD-R (SL): 12x
  DVD+R (DL): 12x
  DVD-RW: 12x
  DVD+RW: 8x
  DVD-RAM: 5x
CD
  CD-R: 48x
  CD-RW: 40x
M-DISC Support
No
OS Compatibility
Windows XP or Later
Power Source
Included AC Adapter
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
36 W (Maximum)
Certifications
ErP Lot 7
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C at 20 to 80% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
8.66 x 1.97 x 6.3" / 22 x 5 x 16 cm
Weight
2.65 lb / 1.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.63 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.4 x 8.7 x 5.2"

Buffalo BRXL-16U3 Reviews

Versatile but perhaps show

By Bruce
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-21

I have not been writing disks but it works on my Mac and PC well. The Mac does not have the software compatibility but the PC has lots of stuff. It does seem slower than some drives, but sure has versatility in formats

Schizophrenic

By David
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-27

The hardware - at least, based on a week's usage - seems solid and well built. The bundled software, which is why we purchased this device, is utter garbage. It is disorganized, incredibly slow to function, and given to occasional crashes. And, it displays self-advertising when it starts.

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Is the software required to burn discs? Does this

Is the software required to burn discs? Does this device show up as a drive in Explorer when connected to a PC (Windows 11)?
Asked by: Bob
The software included with the Buffalo 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner, B&H #BUBRXL16U3, is not 100% required to burn discs; Windows 11 can burn discs through the built-in tools available in Windows Explorer. The included software offers additional options for burning discs, as well as a media player for playing Blu-ray movies. If you want that additional functionality, installing the software is recommended.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2026-05-12

will it work with Final Cut Pro?

will it work with Final Cut Pro?
Asked by: Michael
Yes, this would work with FCP.
Answered by: Nilson D
Date published: 2021-03-04

Will this work with an Acer Swift 3 Win 11 ...

Will this work with an Acer Swift 3 Win 11 laptop?
Asked by: Lynn
As long as you have a way to connect it, the Buffalo 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner, B&H # BUBRXL16U3, can work with any laptop running Windows 11.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2025-07-16

question

Will it work with Mac?
Asked by: Anonymous
The included software will not work with the Mac OS, however the drive is fully compatible. The Finder will be able to read, and write data to the drive. Note that the Mac OS does not have built in support to play Retail Blu Ray Disks.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2026-04-25

Will this play 4k discs

Will this play 4k discs
Asked by: David
Yes. 4K video uses BDXL discs, which the Buffalo 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner, BH #BUBRXL16U3, can read from and write to.
Answered by: Elchanan P
Date published: 2026-01-15

Can I take this out of its case and install in my

Can I take this out of its case and install in my desktop for optical drives like I still use?
Asked by: Bruce
The Buffalo 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner, B&H #BUBRXL16U3, is designed to be used externally over USB; we could not guarantee that "shucking" the drive and installing it inside of a desktop computer would allow the drive to work as an internal optical drive.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2026-05-14

Will this work with m-discs?

Will this work with m-discs?
Asked by: Jed
The Buffalo 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray Burner does not have M-DISC support.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2025-03-10

Will this burn 4k blue ray movie bluerays? also ...

Will this burn 4k blue ray movie bluerays? also does it come with necessary software to do so.
Asked by: catalin
Yes, it will burn 4K movies. It comes with software, CyberLink Media Suite.
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2026-04-21
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