Pioneer BDR-2213
Best premium internal drive for serious media archiving and playback.
This drive is a rare, reliable workhorse for anyone still curating a physical media library or needing secure, offline backups. While it demands a desktop tower and a bit of patience to install, the specialized audio playback and long-term archival support make it an essential tool for serious digital preservationists.
$119.00
Who it's for
- Movie enthusiasts seeking the highest possible physical media resolution
- Users needing a single drive for diverse legacy and modern media
- Archivists requiring efficient and reliable long-term data storage
Who should skip it
- Owners of newer AMD or Intel systems without SGX compatibility
- Laptop users or owners of compact PC cases without drive bays
- Budget-conscious buyers unwilling to pay extra for third-party media players
Performance breakdown
Write Velocity
Blazing 16x speeds make burning large Blu-ray projects remarkably efficient.
Archival Reliability
M-DISC and BDXL support provide robust, long-term data preservation.
Audio Fidelity
PureRead 3+ technology ensures near-perfect extraction from scratched or aging discs.
Acoustic Performance
Honeycomb construction effectively dampens vibration and minimizes operational noise.
Installation Versatility
Flexible horizontal or vertical mounting fits almost any desktop chassis configuration.
Format Compatibility
Handles everything from legacy CDs to modern high-capacity Blu-ray media.
Key Specs
Drive Type
CD/DVD/Blu-ray Writer
Max BD-R Write Speed
16x
Max Blu-ray Read Speed
12x
Max DVD Write Speed
16x
Max DVD Read Speed
16x
Max CD-ROM Read Speed
48x
Buffer Size
4 MB
M-Disc Support
Yes
Operating System Compatibility
Windows
Read Disc Formats
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM
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