--- product_id: 264854581 title: "OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive)" brand: "owc" price: "€ 173.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Owc" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/264854581-owc-mercury-pro-5-25-optical-drive-external-enclosure-no store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 16X Blu-ray write speed USB 3.0 high-speed interface M-DISC archival durability OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive) **Brand:** owc **Price:** € 173.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Burn fast, store forever, and stay ahead of the curve! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive) by owc - **How much does it cost?** € 173.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/264854581-owc-mercury-pro-5-25-optical-drive-external-enclosure-no) ## 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 - • **Sleek Aluminum Chassis:** Robust, stylish metal housing designed to complement your modern workspace while ensuring durability. - • **Blazing 16X Blu-ray Burn:** Experience ultra-fast, professional-grade disc writing that saves you time and boosts productivity. - • **Quiet & Reliable Operation:** Work uninterrupted with whisper-quiet performance and rock-solid reliability backed by a 1-year warranty. - • **Universal USB 3.0 Connectivity:** Plug-and-play compatibility with Mac and PC ensures seamless integration into your workflow. - • **M-DISC Support for Eternal Archives:** Preserve your critical data and memories with industry-leading archival-grade disc technology. ## Overview The OWC Mercury Pro 16X is a premium external optical drive featuring 16X Blu-ray and DVD write speeds, 48X CD read/write, and USB 3.0 connectivity. Its durable aluminum enclosure houses M-DISC support for long-term data preservation, compatible with Mac and PC systems. Ideal for professionals demanding fast, reliable, and archival-quality disc burning in a sleek, plug-and-play design. ## Description International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. ## Features - Enclosure kit for 5.25 Blu-ray, DVD, and CD Reader/Writers-Add Plug and Play CD, DVD, and/or Blu-ray disc burning to any USB equipped computer - Supports 5.25 SATA I/II optical drives (all CD & DVD devices and Blu-ray drives 7.0 inches (17.3 cm) and shorter) - High-Speed USB 3.0 Interface in a Sleek, Durable Aluminum Chassis - External Enclosure ONLY, Optical Drive NOT included - 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty Includes: OWC Mercury Pro External Optical Enclosure, 0.6 meter (24 ) USB 3.0 (Standard-A to Standard-B), External power supply and power cable ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06XRCCV44 | | Additional Features | DVD Burner | | Best Sellers Rank | #50,674 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #19 in External Blu-ray Drives | | Brand | OWC | | Built-In Media | (1) 0.6 meter (24") USB 3.0 (Standard-A to Standard-B), (1) External power supply, (1) OWC Mercury External Optical Drive Enclosure | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 | | Color | Enclosure | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,386) | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Form Factor | 5.25-inch | | Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Platform | USB 3.0 is not a valid hardware platform. It interface. If the actual platform unknown, it recommended to use 'Not Specified' or 'N/A' as corrected value. | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 21.1L x 16.8W x 5.8H centimeters | | Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Other World Computing | | Media Speed | 8X DVD | | Mfr Part Number | MR3UKIT | | Model Number | OWCMR3UKIT | | Operating System | Windows, macOS | | Optical Storage Read Speed | 8X DVD | | Optical Storage Write Speed | 18X | | Specific Uses For Product | Archive data, watch movies, burn discs | | UPC | 812437023701 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** OWC - **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0 - **Optical storage reading speed:** 8X DVD - **Optical storage writing speed:** 18X - **Special features:** DVD Burner ## Images ![OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+-qK04H1L.jpg) ![OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717fl-WGhTL.jpg) ![OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IwJaNJX-L.jpg) ![OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Uq8Zq43ML.jpg) ![OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 Optical Drive External Enclosure (NO Drive) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WOZ7Sr+tL.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. ## Frequently Bought Together - OWC Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray, 16X DVD, 48X CD Read/Write Solution - Verbatim BD-R 25GB 16X Blu-ray Recordable Media Disc - 50 Pack Spindle - 98397 - Verbatim M DISC BDXL 100GB 6X with Branded Surface Blank Blu-Ray Recordable Media – 5pk Jewel Case Box,Blue --- ## 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.gr/products/264854581-owc-mercury-pro-5-25-optical-drive-external-enclosure-no](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/264854581-owc-mercury-pro-5-25-optical-drive-external-enclosure-no) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*