The Drives I Tested
The [Pioneer BDR-XD07B External USB 3.0 Blu-ray Drive](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Pioneer+BDR-XD07B+External+USB+3.0+Blu-ray+Drive&tag=thetestedhub-20) was my top pick because rip speeds beat every other unit and the slim aluminum case stayed cool.
Check price on Amazon →I ripped, burned, and played back movies on five external Blu-ray drives to find which ones still hold up in a streaming-first world.
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The Drives I Tested
The [Pioneer BDR-XD07B External USB 3.0 Blu-ray Drive](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Pioneer+BDR-XD07B+External+USB+3.0+Blu-ray+Drive&tag=thetestedhub-20) was my top pick because rip speeds beat every other unit and the slim aluminum case stayed cool.
FAQs
Most do over USB-C with no driver install, but the bundled Windows playback software does not. I used VLC and MakeMKV on Mac instead.
Only specific drives flashed with friendly firmware can rip UHD. Standard 1080p Blu-ray works on all five I compared out of the box.
