• BDR-213EBK
  • BDR-213EBK
  • BDR-213EBK
  • BDR-213EBK

Internal Blu-ray Drive BDR-213EBK

Utilizing proprietary Pioneer technology to achieve both high reliability and up to 16x BD-R writing speed Internal BD/DVD/CD Writer with BDXL™ and M-DISC™ Format. CyberLink® Software available for download free of charge

  • Up to 16x¹maximum write speed on BD-R media
  • PureRead 3+
  • Up to 6x writing on M-DISC(BD) SL and M-DISC(DVD)
  • Unique honeycomb construction and cooling structure
  • Windows® 11 Compatible
  • Windows Software, CyberLink Media Suite 10 is included (available for download free of charge)

OVERVIEW

BDR-213EBK has achieved further evolution of fundamental performance in addition to improving writing speed and accuracy. This is the culmination of years of refinements in ease of use, reliability and stability for the long-loved Pioneer BD Drive. BDR-213EBK also has performance features such as the Custom Eco function available through the Pioneer BDR-213EBK Drive Utility. Custom Eco helps reduce the device's power consumption. Pioneer's excellence in optical disc technology delivers quiet operation, high reliability and superior quality. As to software, CyberLink Media Suite 10 for Windows OS is available for download free of charge.

  • The included CyberLink Media Suite 10 may not be able to be installed on Windows 11 version 2022 Update (version 22H2). Please refer to the following page from CyberLink for details.
    Customer Support - Using CyberLink products with Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) | CyberLink


    • 16x¹ BD-R Writing and BDXL™ Support

      Up to 16x¹  writing on BD-R SL discs, 14x on BD-R DL discs, and 8x writing on BD-R TL discs and BDXL support （BD-R XL：Triple Layer 100GB、BD-R XL：Quadruple Layer 128GB、BD-RE XL：Triple Layer 100GB).

    • A better music experience with PureRead 3+ featuring unique algorithms

      When read errors caused by scratches or fingerprints occur when importing (ripping) audio CDs, using this function allows for automatic detection of the disc state, adjustment of the read method using an original algorithm, and then re-reading of the disc. This minimizes error data interpolation.
      *Not all discs or all portions of discs may be playable if they are too damaged.

    • Compatible with high-speed M-DISC writing for long-term data archiving

      This product is compatible with M-DISC optical media for archiving, developed by US-based Millenniata Inc. It now also supports 6x writing on M-DISC (BD) SL and M-DISC (DVD).

    • A front design that combines functionality and a brilliant design

      The simple, flat design uses blue LED lighting and a hairline finish that creates a contrasting texture, all while maintaining the quietness and high dust resistance of previous models.

    • BDR-213EBK

      Unique honeycomb construction and cooling structure

      This product features a unique honeycomb structure that increases the rigidity of the housing and minimizes unnecessary vibration. It also commutes airflow generated within the housing by the rotation of the disc, circulating it effectively to alleviate the temperature increase in the pickup and disc surface that occurs when the disc is rotated for extended periods or at high speed.

    • Equipped with Pioneer’s Optimal Write Strategy Prediction Algorithm, which provides stable writing even on discs for which the drive does not have a set write strategy

      The drive automatically predicts the optimal write strategy even on discs for which the drive does not have a set write strategy. The function provides more stable writing.
      *XL media (TL / QL) is not supported. Additionally, for some discs it may not be possible to obtain satisfactory writing quality.
      *A write strategy is a set of parameters that enables an optical disc drive to write on a specific type of blank media according to its optimum specifications.

    • BDR-213EBK

      Custom Eco function helps reduce the drive's power consumption

      If the drive does not receive any commands (instructions for operation) from the PC for a specified period, this function will reduce the drive’s power consumption, such as by stopping the disc from rotating or reducing the disc rotation speed. Shortening this specified period will make the drive enter the power saving mode earlier.
      *This function can be used if the Drive Utility is downloaded and installed.

    • Disc Resonance Stabilizer improves writing accuracy

      Disc Resonance Stabilizer utilizes airflow from disc rotation to reduce disc vibration and increase writing accuracy. High speed disc rotation causes disc warping due to resonant vibration. This results in unstable writing quality, especially in the outer areas. The Disc Resonance Stabilizer, designed projection on the top chassis, reduces such errors. By narrowing the interspace between the disc and the top panel, the air flow caused by the high rotation presses and prevents the disc from warping, thereby reducing reading and writing errors. With this feature, stable operation is maintained by handling the three patterns of disc resonant vibration that occur during operation.

    • Easy Setting function with Drive Utility

      Equipped with an Easy Setting function to allow you to set one of four modes according to the intended use.
      ・Entertainment Mode is suitable for enjoying movies and music. It enhances quietness when playing back BD/DVD or music CDs.
      ・High-performance Mode, which emphasizes reading and writing speed
      ・Quality Mode, which emphasizes reading and writing quality
      ・Eco Mode, which reduces maximum power consumption
      *This function can be used if the Drive Utility is downloaded and installed.

    • PowerRead™

      PowerRead™ allows smooth playback of dirty or scratched BD/DVD discs. Scratches, fingerprints and other abnormalities on the surface of a disc can sometimes cause Blu-ray and DVD movie playback to stop. When a PowerRead enabled drive is unable to read through obstructed areas of a disc, it will attempt to move forward quickly to the next available data point, resulting in smoother Blu-ray and DVD movie playback.
      *PowerRead is not guaranteed to work with all disc conditions or under all PC environments.
      *PowerRead function requires compatible BD/DVD player software (i.e. PowerDVD).

    • Peak Power Reducer

      This power saving mode enables the drive to suppress power consumption at peak operation. It keeps stable operation in case of drop in power supply.

    • Improved belt for more stable tray loading operation

      The belt used for the tray loading part has been improved to reduce the effect of dust and dirt on the tray loading operation. In our test, resistance to the impact of dust and dirt on tray loading is about 1.8 times that of the previous model.

    • Included Accessories

      Quick start guide (including application product key)

    • Windows Software CyberLink Media Suite 10*

      Available for download free of charge. 
      Download the application software from the website at https://jpn.pioneer/ja/pcperipherals/bdd/eula/cyberlink_media_suite/en.php

      Requires application download key (product key), provided with product purchase.

      *These are bundled software versions. The specifications, functions and version numbers differ for the software when offered on a stand-alone basis.
      *Regarding bundled software, direct inquiries to the following software manufacturers.

      CyberLink Support Center https://www.cyberlink.com/support/index.html
      The included CyberLink Media Suite 10 may not be able to be installed on Windows 11 version 2022 Update (version 22H2)
      Please refer to the following page from CyberLink for details. Customer Support - Using CyberLink products with Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) | CyberLink


      Please download the Drive Utility from the Pioneer website. https://pioneer.jp/device_e/product-e/ibs/device_e/dev00001r_e.html#DriveUtility

    • Region codes

      The region code for the drive can be set only five times (including the initial setting). The region code selected with the fifth setting will be locked as the final region code. Accordingly, take care when changing this code. DVD discs that do not have a region code set can be played on players with any region code setting.

    SPECS

    SPECS

    KEY FEATURES
    M-DISC compatible Yes PureRead 4+ PureRead 3+
    Custom Eco function Yes Display disc information Yes
    Easy Setting Yes Honeycomb structure Yes
    Pioneer BD Drive Utility Yes Dust-resisting and sound-dampening mechanism Yes
    PEAK POWER REDUCER Yes BDXL compatible Yes
    Optimal Write Strategy Prediction Algorithm Yes
    MAXIMUM WRITE SPEED (BD)
    BD-R 16x¹ BD-R DL 14x
    BD-R TL 8x BD-R QL 6x
    BD-R (LTH) 8x BD-RE 2x
    BD-RE DL 2x BD-RE TL 2x
    M-DISC(BD) SL 6x M-DISC(BD) DL 8x
    M-DISC(BD) TL 6x
    MAXIMUM WRITE SPEED (DVD)
    DVD-R 16x DVD-R DL 8x
    DVD-RW 6x DVD+R 16x
    DVD+R DL 8x DVD+RW 8x
    DVD-RAM 5x M-DISC(DVD) 6x
    MAXIMUM WRITE SPEED (CD)
    CD-R 48x CD-RW 24x
    MAXIMUM READ SPEED (BD)
    BD-ROM DL 8x BD-R 12x
    BD-R DL 8x BD-R TL/QL 6x
    BD-R (LTH) 8x BD-RE 10x
    BD-RE DL 6x BD-RE TL 4x
    M-DISC(BD) SL 12x M-DISC(BD) DL 8x
    M-DISC(BD) TL 6x
    MAXIMUM READ SPEED (DVD)
    DVD-ROM 16x DVD-ROM DL 12x
    DVD-R 16x DVD-R DL 12x
    DVD-RW 12x DVD+R 16x
    DVD+R DL 12x DVD+RW 12x
    DVD-RAM 5x M-DISC(DVD) 16x
    MAXIMUM READ SPEED (CD)
    CD-ROM 48x⁶ CD-R 48x
    CD-RW 40x
    WRITE SUPPORT
    BD BD-R、BD-R DL、BD-R TL、BD-R QL、BD-RE、BD-RE DL、BD-RE TL、BD-R LTH、M-DISC（BD）SL、M-DISC（BD）DL、M-DISC（BD）TL
    DVD DVD-R³ DVD-R DL、DVD-RW、DVD+R、DVD+R DL、DVD+RW、HighSpeed DVD＋RW、DVD-RAM⁴、M-DISC（DVD）
    CD CD-R、UltraSpeed+CD-RW、UltraSpeed CD-RW、HighSpeed CD-RW、CD-RW
    READ SUPPORT
    BD BD-ROM、BD-ROM DL、BD-R、BD-R DL、BD-R TL、BD-R QL、BD-RE、BD-RE DL、BD-RE TL、BD-R LTH、, M-DISC（BD）SL、M-DISC（BD）DL、M-DISC（BD）TL
    DVD DVD-ROM、DVD-ROM DL、DVD-Video、DVD-R、DVD-R DL、DVD-RW、DVD+R、DVD+R DL、DVD+RW、DVD-RAM⁴、M-DISC（DVD）
    CD CD-ROM、CD-ROM XA、Photo CD、Video CD、CD-DA⁵、CD-Extra、CD-Text、CD-R、CD-RW
    INTERFACE
    Interface Serial ATA Revision 3.0 1.5Gbps
    MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - WRITE/READ BD/DVD/CD
    Operating System Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1
    Processor Intel Core Duo® T2700/Core 2Duo E6300, AMD® Athlon 64 X2 3800 or faster
    Video Intel G45, NVIDIA® GeForce® 7600GT, ATI Radeon® X1600 or faster
    Display HDCP² compliant display required for Blu-ray playback, 1024 x 768 minimum display resolution
    Memory 1GB required for Blu-ray playback and editing HD video
    Hard Disk Space 5GB minimum, 50 GB recommended
    OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
    Data Buffer 4 MB
    Mounting Orientation Horizontal or Vertical⁷
    DIMENSIONS
    Dimensions (mm) 148 mm(W)×42.3 mm(H)×181 mm(D)
    Weight 0.74 kg

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    * Meeting minimum system requirements does not guarantee operation as other system characteristics may impact performance. Also, system requirements may differ depending on the OS or applications used (for example, some applications may require greater processing power). Please consult with software or OS providers regarding any questions about the OS or applications.
    ** Maximum Write Speed (BD/DVD/CD): To perform high-speed writing, please use media that supports high-speed writing.

    1 16x BD-R write speed achieved using certain media. Refer to the Supported media list.
    2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) display device is required only for playback of high-definition copy protected content (for example, a Hollywood Blu-ray title). For such content, the connection between the PC and the display device must be made using a digital DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort cable.
    3 This product supports writing to DVD-R Version 2.0 for General. It cannot write to DVD-R for Authoring 3.95GB or 4.7GB.
    4 This product is compatible with cartridge-less DVD-RAM Version 2.0/2.1/2.2 only.
    5 New Maxi is not supported.
    6 When the PureRead function is ON, priority is given to reading accuracy, and the maximum read speed of CD audio and CD-ROM is set to 40x. The PureRead function is set to ON as a default setting. This function can be configured using the included Pioneer BD Drive Utility.
    7 8 cm discs cannot be used when the unit is used in a vertical configuration. (8 cm disc adapters cannot be used.)
    Note: PureRead 3+, Custom Eco function, Easy Setting and Peak Power Reducer can be configured as well as enabled and disabled with the Pioneer BDR-213EBK Drive Utility, available here: https://pioneer.jp/device_e/product-e/ibs/device_e/dev00001r_e.html

    Trademarks and registered trademarks
    • Pioneer and the Pioneer logo are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation.
    • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. • M-DISC is a trademark of Millenniata, Inc.
    • Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
    • AMD and Radeon are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
    • NVIDIA and GeForce are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation.
    • SERIAL ATA and its Design Mark are trademarks of Serial ATA International Organization.
    • BLU-RAY DISC, the Blu-ray Disc logo, BDXL and the BDXL logo are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
    • CyberLink, CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink Power2Go, CyberLink PowerDirector, CyberLink AudioDirector, CyberLink ColorDirector, CyberLink LabelPrint and CyberLink PhotoDirector are trademarks or registered trademarks of CyberLink Corporation.
    • All other product and brand names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks to their respective companies.