Pioneer BDR-X13U-X External Blu-ray Drive M-DISC BDXL Compatible Premium Model USB Type-C Compatible Matte Black (high-Grade Rubber Coating) US-Only Model

There are no reviews of this so I thought I would give a quick one for anyone considering buying the Pioneer BDR-X13U-X External Blu-ray DriveOne word – DON’T - only kiddingOK, the truth is that this drive is the nicest I have ever owned. It is amazingly quiet. It is amazingly accurate. It is amazingly fast and so smooth when opening and closing the drawer. I cannot say enough positive things about this drive. It’s ridiculously expensive, but by far the best I have ever used. It is similar to my OPPO 203 in its build – and that is saying a lot. I’m glad I bought it, and I got over the price tag the first time I opened the drawer.

It doesn't explicitly say there's no Linux support in the description, but it also doesn't say it supports it. For a nearly $400 product meant for hobbyist it's a very horrible stance to take to simply pretend Linux doesn't exist. I don't think it's unrealistic to say that most hobbyists these days that are still using these are on Linux.Returned this, not worth spending an extra $100 on a Windows license.

S version is in an X version box. No feet on the S version. Assume the more expensive X version will sound better. You will OVERPAY Amazon for the wrong drive. These drives are available much cheaper from Pioneer. Assume Pioneer will send the correct drive. The drive I received had scratches and appears it had been returned before.