The BDR-212DBK is a built-in SATA drive. It can write 16x faster in BD-R (25GB) media and 14x faster than BD-R Dual Layer (50GB) media. Drives are backwards compatible so you can read and write on most DVD and CD formats. The BDR-212DBK drive features include QuickPlay to prepare movie discs faster, noise suppression design to reduce noise, anti-dust design for durability, and precision writing technology to reduce writing errors. And of course, the pioneer drive BDR-212DBK drive supports a wide range of blank media. Long-term data protection with M-DISC support; Supports read and write M-DISC (DVD, BD:SL25GB / DL50GB) deployed by Millenniata, Inc. Improved Drive Software for Longer LifespanHigh dustproof performance and improved drive software reduce disk reading performance caused by dust and cigarette smoke This ensures that the BDR-212DBK has a longer life span that is about twice as long as the previous models.