--- product_id: 39802362 title: "Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi 24X DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC Support" brand: "owc" price: "$U10786" currency: UYU in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/39802362-mercury-pro-24x-super-multi-24x-dvd-cd-burner-reader store_origin: UY region: Uruguay --- # 24X super-fast burn/read speed USB 3.0 high-speed interface M-DISC support for archival-grade durability Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi 24X DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC Support **Brand:** owc **Price:** $U10786 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💿 Archive like a pro, burn like a boss. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi 24X DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC Support by owc - **How much does it cost?** $U10786 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/39802362-mercury-pro-24x-super-multi-24x-dvd-cd-burner-reader) ## Best For - owc enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted owc brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing 24X Speed:** Rip, burn, and archive your discs faster than ever with 24X performance—because your time is money. - • **Future-Proof Archiving:** Supports M-DISC media for data preservation that lasts decades—because your legacy deserves permanence. - • **Built to Last & Impress:** Sleek, durable aluminum chassis that elevates your desk setup while protecting your data. - • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Fanless design means zero distractions—focus on your work, not the noise. - • **Seamless USB 3.0 Connectivity:** Plug-and-play with Mac & PC via ultra-fast USB 3.0 for lag-free data transfer and playback. ## Overview The OWC Mercury Pro 24X is a premium external DVD/CD burner and reader featuring a robust aluminum chassis, ultra-fast 24X burn speed, and USB 3.0 connectivity. It supports M-DISC archival media for unparalleled data longevity and operates silently with a fanless design. Compatible with both Mac and PC, it’s the ultimate optical drive for professionals who demand reliability, speed, and style in their workflow. ## Description Now with an updated design, Mercury Pro is the premier drive to bring optical media back to your workflow. With a sleek, durable aluminum chassis, and high-speed USB 3.0 interface, Mercury Pro delivers reliable performance that matches its good looks. It's cooler, quieter, and better than ever. The new Mercury Pro is plug-and-play compatible with both Mac and PC workflows, making it your versatile premium optical drive. With high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity, playback of optical media, data transfer, and archive all happen as fast as possible, with bandwidth to spare. The new Mercury Pro is plug-and-play compatible with both Mac and PC workflows, making it your versatile premium optical drive. With high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity, playback of optical media, data transfer, and archive all happen as fast as possible, with bandwidth to spare. Review: Best External Computer Drive I've Ever Owned - This thing is built like a tank. So far I haven't found a disc it coudn't read or write, although I haven't recorded anything in Blu Ray. And I don't think it will play SACD or DVD-A discs either, but I don't need it for that. Connect this to any computer with a USB 3.0 cable and there's nothing you can't do. I generally just use Audacity for music files, but whatever you're comfortable with is good. This is NOT designed to be a portable device; it's AC powered, but it is compact enough to cart around in a nice case, although somewhat heavy. Comes with a USB A-male to B-male cable or you can use your own. On/off switch is on the back. Drawer open/close play buttons on the front. Very solid, very stable drive. Not plastic, all metal and heavy. Should last a lifetime. This is a drive, not a player, so you do need a computer as a controller. Review: Great player. Best in class - I use this to rip CDs into FLAC files for my personal consumption and let me say this thing is FANTASTIC! I don't know when CD players got really expensive, but the cheap 20 dollars ones are really slow. Meanwhile, this monster of a player was ripping them at 33x speeds; I was ripping whole CDs in a matter of minutes whereas on my LG player I was getting at best 1 hour times. The motor that opens the tray is strong too, nothing like the flimsy ones you get on modern externals or the really old trays from the 00s. I haven't tried BluRay yet but that's next! ## Features - Sleek, durable aluminum chassis with 24X External DVD Burner - Quiet, fanless operation - High-speed USB 3.0 interface - Supports M-DISC extended life media for superior reliability - 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01LXWV9GE | | Additional Features | Included software for Mac and Windows, Protect your gear with Adorama Protect | | Best Sellers Rank | #222 in External CD & DVD Drives | | Brand | OWC | | Built-In Media | USB cable, manual/software CD | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 | | Color | Aluminum DVD | | Compatible Devices | Windows XP or later (32-/64-Bit), macOS 10.6 or later | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (36) | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Form Factor | External | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Manufacturer | Other World Computing | | Media Speed | DVD: 24x, CD: 48x | | Mfr Part Number | MR3USD24 | | Model Number | OWCMR3USD24 | | Operating System | Windows XP or later, Mac OS X 10.6+ | | Optical Storage Read Speed | 24x | | Optical Storage Write Speed | 24x | | Specific Uses For Product | data management, archival, media playback | | UPC | 812437022605 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** OWC - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Optical Storage Read Speed:** 24x - **Optical Storage Write Speed:** 24x - **Special Feature:** Included software for Mac and Windows, Protect your gear with Adorama Protect ## Images ![Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi 24X DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC Support - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+-qK04H1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this drive write 100gb m-discs like these... verbatim m disc bdxl 100gb?** A: Hello, JC here: For the "Newbies" out there, the term BDXL stands for Blu-Ray Extra Large. These new disc "Look" like standard DVD/Blu-Rays, but hold a TREMENDOUS amount of data (from the standard DVD/Blu-Ray, that is). -- In fact, the BDXL's presently listed here (on Amazon), made by Verbatim, have a capacity of 100GB (Wow!, is right) - you can store (and Back-Up) a TON of data on these! (PS/BTW - the only drawback presently is that they are EXTREMELY expensive!! at present $20 bucks, PER disc!!) But overall the value of these new disks is NOT just in the large capacity, but in the new "tech" called M-DISC that allows you to stably & safety store your data for VERY LONG extended periods of time - with claims up to 100 YEARS (Wow! Is right). (But who is going to be around still to test and confirm this?!?, Right?!?) But, regarding this question (of BDXL's), I called the OWC tech support (the makers of this drive) today, and the Tech ASSURED me that this drive SHOULD burn to the Verbatim BDXL discs.... .....He said primarily because BDXL are no different than the standard BD-R Discs (except that the BDXL's just have an added "layer" 3 total), PLUS, this drive SHOULD burn to up to the higher 4 layers anyway. In summary, all should be able to burn to the new 100GB M-DISC platters - Enjoy!! **Q: The stated size: "10 x 9.2 x 5 inches" can't be correct. what are the actual wxhxd, please?** A: It holds my LG mdisk (OpticalDrive) perfectly.Outside size 6.5 wide, 2.25 high, about 9.25 long. **Q: Am I able to still use usb 2.0 with this drive???** A: Hi Harlan, You can definitely use USB 2.0 equipped computers with this optical drive! Thankfully USB is a backwards compatible technology, and there are very few exceptions to this rule. If you have more questions I'd invite you to contact our expert support staff at owcdigital.com/support Have a great day! **Q: Will this drive write to dvd-r?** A: This is the honest and objective answer from Thomas Jefferson. This drive is simply the LG WH16NS40 drive fitted with an OWC Metal Box (https://www.amazon.com/OWC-Mercury-Optical-External-Enclosure/dp/B06XRCCV44/ref=sr_1_4?). The purpose of the metal box is so the internal drive doesn't look so ugly when it's located outside the desktop casing. It looks like you can simply buy the LG WH16NS40 separately on Amazon and then buy the enclosure separately and save yourself $30. Also, if you buy this, you will be getting a warranty from OWC and not LG. That'll make a difference if the drive stops working. You can't call LG to ask what's going on. OWC probably will have no idea for complicated problems. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best External Computer Drive I've Ever Owned *by D***R on April 30, 2018* This thing is built like a tank. So far I haven't found a disc it coudn't read or write, although I haven't recorded anything in Blu Ray. And I don't think it will play SACD or DVD-A discs either, but I don't need it for that. Connect this to any computer with a USB 3.0 cable and there's nothing you can't do. I generally just use Audacity for music files, but whatever you're comfortable with is good. This is NOT designed to be a portable device; it's AC powered, but it is compact enough to cart around in a nice case, although somewhat heavy. Comes with a USB A-male to B-male cable or you can use your own. On/off switch is on the back. Drawer open/close play buttons on the front. Very solid, very stable drive. Not plastic, all metal and heavy. Should last a lifetime. This is a drive, not a player, so you do need a computer as a controller. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great player. Best in class *by B***K on April 22, 2025* I use this to rip CDs into FLAC files for my personal consumption and let me say this thing is FANTASTIC! I don't know when CD players got really expensive, but the cheap 20 dollars ones are really slow. Meanwhile, this monster of a player was ripping them at 33x speeds; I was ripping whole CDs in a matter of minutes whereas on my LG player I was getting at best 1 hour times. The motor that opens the tray is strong too, nothing like the flimsy ones you get on modern externals or the really old trays from the 00s. I haven't tried BluRay yet but that's next! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product but usual Amazon issues *by F***3 on March 19, 2025* My unit arrived without the wall AC plug adapter that snaps into the main power adapter, there are different types to conform with the country it is being used in but the main AC power block is the same. Without that small piece there is no way to plug it in. I would have had to ship it back for a replacement but chose to order the correct part directly from OWC. This seems to be an ongoing issue when buying on Amazon. Several times the products arrive without a critical part or has some internal defect. I am starting to wonder if these "new" products are really return stock or seconds and being sold as new. ## Frequently Bought Together - OWC Mercury Pro 24X Super-Multi 24X DVD/CD Burner/Reader External Optical Drive with M-DISC Support - Cable Matters 5Gbps USB 3.0 Cable - 3ft, Short USB A to B Cable, USB3 Cord with Type-B 3.0 Connector for Hard Drive Enclosure/Built-in Hub and More, Black - Cable Matters USB C to USB B 3.0 Cable - 6.6ft, USBB to USBC Cable with Type-B 3.0 Connector, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.uy/products/39802362-mercury-pro-24x-super-multi-24x-dvd-cd-burner-reader](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/39802362-mercury-pro-24x-super-multi-24x-dvd-cd-burner-reader) --- *Product available on Desertcart Uruguay* *Store origin: UY* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*