How to Choose External Blu-ray Burner for iMac

Got Blu-ray playing/ripping software on your iMac, now need an external Blu-ray burner? This has been a very easy thing as several manufacturers made the Mac compatible Blu-ray drive now. You may choose one from amazon.com like Samsung, LG, Pioneer, MCE, etc. Only one thing should you note is the year of manufacturing of your Mac device(if very old ones). As both USB2.0 and USB3.0 external Blu-ray drive are available in the market now.

iMac is only built-in with internal DVD optical drive. For Blu-ray, an external Blu-ray drive will be the only choice. As USB slot is very common among external Blu-ray drives, we choose the Blu-ray burner of this type for the iMac. If you want to take advantage of the thunderbolt, you need an extra adapter. For users who only need read and enjoy the Blu-ray disc, a read-only BD drive is working(Considering the upgrading need, it is not recommend although the price is low).

A conclusion of what you should consider:

1. Read ability/speed, supported input disc types

2. Write ability/speed, supported output disc types

3. slot according to your device/adapter(USB is recommended as it is very convenient)

4. 3D features, etc.

Below I will list some Mac compatible Blu-ray drive for you

First, Samsung SE-506-BB USB 2.0

1. Average Seek Time: CD-ROM(190ms), DVD-ROM(180ms), BD-ROM(350ms)

2. Write: CD, DVD, 6X BD-R SL/DL, 2X BD-RE SL/DL

3. Read: CD, DVD, 6X BD-R SL/DL, 6X BD-RE SL/DL

Second, Buffalo BRXL-PC6U2-BK USB 2.0

1. Reads and Writes Blu-ray, DVD, CD

2. BDXL Support

Third, Aluminum External USB Blu-Ray Writer

1. Mac & Window PC compatible

2. USB 3.0 interface, USB 2.0 compatible

Forth, MCE Blu-ray drive series

This is recommended as it has produced internal Blu-ray drive for Mac Pro. You may refers to their official website mcetech.com for more information. 

Refers to: How to Make Blu-ray Disc on Mac OS X