--- product_id: 695513110 title: "OWC Other World Computing Mercury Pro 24x DVD and 48x CD External USB 3.0 Read/Write Solution for Windows and MAC" brand: "owc" price: "€ 37.00" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/695513110-owc-other-world-computing-mercury-pro-24x-dvd-and-48x store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # USB 3.0 speed 24X DVD burn M-DISC support OWC Other World Computing Mercury Pro 24x DVD and 48x CD External USB 3.0 Read/Write Solution for Windows and MAC **Brand:** owc **Price:** € 37.00 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > Burn Bright, Live Loud! 🔥 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OWC Other World Computing Mercury Pro 24x DVD and 48x CD External USB 3.0 Read/Write Solution for Windows and MAC by owc - **How much does it cost?** € 37.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/695513110-owc-other-world-computing-mercury-pro-24x-dvd-and-48x) ## 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 - • **1-Year Warranty:** Peace of mind with a full year of OWC's limited warranty. - • **M-DISC Compatibility:** Store your memories with confidence using M-DISC for extended life and reliability. - • **Sleek & Durable Design:** Crafted with a robust aluminum chassis for a modern look and lasting performance. - • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Enjoy fanless technology that ensures a peaceful workspace. - • **Lightning-Fast Transfers:** Experience high-speed data transfers with USB 3.0 connectivity. ## Overview The OWC Mercury Pro is a high-performance external DVD and CD burner designed for both Windows and Mac users. With a sleek aluminum chassis, it offers a 24X DVD burning speed and a fanless operation for quiet use. The USB 3.0 interface ensures rapid data transfer, while M-DISC compatibility provides superior reliability for your important files. Backed by a 1-year warranty, this device is the perfect blend of style and functionality. ## 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: Zuverlässiges DVD-Laufwerk am USB - Das DVD-Laufwerk fügt sich problemlos in ein UBUNTU22 ein und fällt dadurch auf, daß es unauffällig aber zuverlässig seine Pflicht tut! ## 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 | CD Burner, DVD Burner | | Brand | OWC | | Built-In Media | DVD | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 | | Color | DVD | | Compatible Devices | Windows XP or later (32-/64-Bit), macOS 10.6 or later | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 37 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Form Factor | External | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | PC | | 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, mac os x | | Optical Storage Read Speed | 24x | | Optical Storage Write Speed | 24x | | Optical storage reading speed | 24x | | Optical storage writing speed | 24x | | Read Speed | 3600 KBps | | Special features | CD Burner , DVD Burner | | Specific Uses For Product | data management, archival, media playback | | UPC | 812437022605 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Special features:** CD Burner, DVD Burner - **Hardware interface:** USB - **Brand:** OWC - **Optical storage writing speed:** 24x - **Optical storage reading speed:** 24x ## Images ![OWC Other World Computing Mercury Pro 24x DVD and 48x CD External USB 3.0 Read/Write Solution for Windows and MAC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+-qK04H1L.jpg) ![OWC Other World Computing Mercury Pro 24x DVD and 48x CD External USB 3.0 Read/Write Solution for Windows and MAC - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717fl-WGhTL.jpg) ![OWC Other World Computing Mercury Pro 24x DVD and 48x CD External USB 3.0 Read/Write Solution for Windows and MAC - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IwJaNJX-L.jpg) ![OWC Other World Computing Mercury Pro 24x DVD and 48x CD External USB 3.0 Read/Write Solution for Windows and MAC - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Uq8Zq43ML.jpg) ![OWC Other World Computing Mercury Pro 24x DVD and 48x CD External USB 3.0 Read/Write Solution for Windows and MAC - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WOZ7Sr+tL.jpg) ## 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 30 April 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zuverlässiges DVD-Laufwerk am USB *by K***M on 14 February 2025* Das DVD-Laufwerk fügt sich problemlos in ein UBUNTU22 ein und fällt dadurch auf, daß es unauffällig aber zuverlässig seine Pflicht tut! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality *by R***S on 6 September 2025* Expensive, but good quality, this drive feels really solid and has performed impeccably to date. ## 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.be/products/695513110-owc-other-world-computing-mercury-pro-24x-dvd-and-48x](https://www.desertcart.be/products/695513110-owc-other-world-computing-mercury-pro-24x-dvd-and-48x) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*