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Pioneer Electronics USA Slim External Blu Ray Drive BDR XD05S Silver
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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/10
Total Reviews
580
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265
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Review Analysis - 286 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
CD/DVD
101dvds, bluray, burner, blu ray discs, blu rays
+76%
-24%
" ... I purchased this drive for the specific purpose of being able to rip CDs to my Linux laptop, and in that respect it has worked perfectly. ... "
" ... Works with iMac using Leawo Blu Ray Player software. ... "
" ... Thinking it was the disc I played it on my normal player and there were no problems with the disc. ... "
" ... I cant't comment on the blu-ray part of this item because I have not used that part. ... "
" ... My laptop didn't come with a built-in BR/CD drive so I purchased this external model so I can play movies and music and access data I have stored on CDs and DVDs. ... "
" ... I gave the Pioneer a thorough test by using it to back up 25 Blu Ray discs I wanted to digitize for my Plex server. ... "
" ... So far, I've had this Blu ray drive for almost a month, and it works flawlessly. ... "
" ... I've been using this to back up blu-ray discs, and it reads and writes fine. ... "
Device Compatibility
45macbook pro, mac, works great, imac, windows
+78%
-22%
" ... Works great with notebooks. ... "
" ... My TV, My Phone, all great. ... "
" ... Bought this to help speed up burn time from a MacBook Pro. ... "
" ... I'm using it on an iMac 2015. ... "
" ... Works well with MacBook Pro 2017 . ... "
" ... it's so quick and easy to use and then put away if i need to move my laptop. ... "
" ... Works great on Windows 10. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works on my Macbook Pro! ... "
Software Platform
39windows 10, windows, os, pioneer, works great
+46%
-54%
" ... Won't work with Windows 10. ... Pioneer's software download is garbage, too. ... "
" ... Error correction wise, it's just ok. ... "
" ... The UI is AWFUL. ... "
" ... It comes with bloatware to get you started, but it is expensive if you wish to continue using that software. ... I had to get different software. ... "
" ... I purchased bluray software and downloaded the hardware from the pioneer website. ... "
" ... If you attach it to an adaptor, which should obviously work, it does not--you get the message "This software can only be installed with a PIONEER device. ... Ive been fighting this thing for hours--first I had to download an app to even get the Windows exe files to open on the Macbook--now I have to return it. ... "
" ... I doesn't play on Windows 10! ... The software the comes with it needs to be upgraded . ... "
" ... The software that comes with it is terrible, though-get something else. ... "
USB
37usb, external, hub, usb 3 0, usb ports
+84%
-16%
" ... (Much better than other external drives I've used in the past.) ... "
" ... Running it through a USB 3 hub with no problems. ... "
" ... The USB3 connector on the drive also seems to fit better than my old one. ... "
" ... I wanted to get an external drive to use with my new computer, which I had put together without a built in drive as I only have occasional use of it and I wanted more room for air flow. ... "
" ... This drive was completely plug and play. ... I popped it into the USB ports, inserted a disk, and it was working instantly. ... "
" ... I needed to use both USB cables for adequate power, but worked with my laptop and desktop without needing to install any special drivers etc ... "
" ... USB 3.0? ... Funny how you are supposed to (or as the manual says "might need to") plug in both a USB 3.0 ***AND*** USB 2.0 plug in SIMULTANEOUSLY. ... You don't just need to plug in both for USB 2.0 . ... You can't use a USB hub to plug both USB 3 and 2.0 plugs, it has to go straight into your laptop. ... If you have a desktop with plenty of USB ports, why in the world would you buy an external drive when you can buy a faster internal drive for less money?? ... "
" ... USB hub upgrades . ... "
Ports
33port, usb 3 0, hub, drive, usb 2 0
+82%
-18%
" ... When connecting to a USB 3.0 port, only the first USB-A cable is needed for power and connectivity. ... It would have been a more user-friendly decision to feature a simple USB-A port on the drive itself, as nobody has spare Micro-B-to-A cables lying around. ... "
" ... May require two USB ports or an additional power supply depending on power available from your computer. ... Running it through a USB 3 hub with no problems. ... "
" ... Plug and Play and easy to move between computers. ... "
" ... The USB3 connector on the drive also seems to fit better than my old one. ... "
" ... Seriously plug and play for me. ... "
" ... You will also need a USB 2.0 male/female extender cable (AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 6.5 Feet (2 Meters). ... "
" ... I popped it into the USB ports, inserted a disk, and it was working instantly. ... "
" ... I needed to use both USB cables for adequate power, but worked with my laptop and desktop without needing to install any special drivers etc ... "
Product Reliability
20error, disks, defective, burn, unsure
+60%
-40%
" ... Still working well after a couple years. ... No issues to-date. ... "
" ... Haven't used it much yet, but has worked flawlessly so far. ... "
" ... Working perfectly and simple to use. ... "
" ... Hell, the Last one I bought, burned out in just 2 days!! ... "
" ... So far this drive seems to be working well. ... "
" ... Literally plugged in and started working right away. ... "
" ... Everything I've thrown at it has worked without issue and it cuts the processing time by at least a third of the time the other drives take. ... "
" ... Flip lid seems light, but have had no problems with it in the last couple of months ... "
Apps
19windows, pioneer, os, downloaded, windows 10
+58%
-42%
" ... Got this to transfer some songs from cd in to my Mac so I could upload them to my amazon music account. ... "
" ... You do have to buy software to play your disks, but if you know anything about the computer you own, you'd know that before purchasing the device. ... "
" ... it might work if windows explorer makes a multisession disk) ... "
" ... when burning a DVD is all software based. ... "
" ... Works with Blurays on MacGO software on Macbook Pro OS 10.12 . ... "
" ... But there are free versions. ... "
" ... I didn't need to install it as I have the current versions for their software. ... "
Ease of Use
16easy to use, use, software, simple, perfectly
+81%
-19%
" ... It's small, quiet, and easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy your momma can do it. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... I was able to access the menu of the disc using this software, as well as use subtitles despite having read that said features don't work. ... "
" ... It's really good, works perfectly fine, easy to setup and work, not heavy & big ... "
" ... Great and easy to use. ... "
" ... It isn't that loud either and is easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple as that. ... "
Setup
15easy, software, perfectly, plug and play, item
+80%
-20%
" ... Plug and Play and easy to move between computers. ... "
" ... Aside from the Annoyance of Installing the Software, only to find out that my OLD software works better . ... "
" ... It's really good, works perfectly fine, easy to setup and work, not heavy & big ... "
" ... Plug and play and easy to use. ... "
" ... The software install is mostly painless. ... "
" ... I didn't need to install it as I have the current versions for their software. ... "
Marketplace
14works, expected, amazon, product, exactly
+79%
-21%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Hope the pictures help!! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... It's small, light, and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works has expected. ... "
Size
12small, portable, small footprint, quiet, factor
+100%
" ... It s all I expected it to be, very compact . ... "
" ... I travel a lot so weight is an important factor for me. ... "
" ... -Lightweight, and small form factor ... "
" ... It is not the fastest drive, but for the compact size and the cost, it is a very good value. ... "
" ... Good quality and very small footprint. ... Perfect for backpack. ... "
" ... affordable,portable, working and very quiet. ... "
" ... A great product that comes in handy ... "
" ... Small and compact ... "
Memory
11external, works great, internal drive, files, drive works
+91%
-9%
" ... (Much better than other external drives I've used in the past.) ... "
" ... I wanted to get an external drive to use with my new computer, which I had put together without a built in drive as I only have occasional use of it and I wanted more room for air flow. ... Drive is performing great and delivering the solution I needed. ... "
" ... For those that are looking for a reliable, fast, external drive with lots of compatibility, I would recommend this one. ... "
" ... Backed up nearly 650 gig of family and vacation pictures and videos perfectly. ... "
" ... I even had both an external 1TB disk drive as well as this unit on a USB hub and power was sufficient to drive both devices. ... "
" ... If you want to save space on your hard drive I suggest you use ... "
" ... This drive works fine on my iMAC, circa 2012. ... "
Overall performance
11fast, quiet, works great, speed, nuc
+82%
-18%
" ... Fast and versatile. ... "
" ... And this item did the job for me. ... "
" ... It is small and light and very fast. ... "
" ... This is straight forward, relatively quiet and works well. ... "
" ... Good value and performance. ... "
" ... Works just great. ... "
" ... Works great on my mid 2011 iMac ... "
" ... So far it has worked well. ... "
Product As Described
11works, expected, exactly, product, described
+91%
-9%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Hope the pictures help!! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... It's small, light, and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works has expected. ... "
Drivers
10software, driver, windows, usb, pioneer
+50%
-50%
" ... forgive me if i am wrong but pioneer did not provide writing software. ... "
" ... this item is not compatible with windows 10, it comes with cyberlink software, they want you to buy more software to make it compatible with Windows 10, cyberlink software is more like malware, very difficult to uninstall from your computer ... "
" ... I tried downloading new drivers, to no avail. ... "
" ... Software won't work. ... "
Price
10worth, waste, money, especially, drive
+50%
-50%
" ... Pure waste of time. ... "
" ... A complete and total waste of my money and my time. ... "
" ... However I feel it is overpriced. ... "
Video Playback
10player, play bluray movies, editor, avs4you, use
+80%
-20%
" ... It plays quietly, so you can't even hear it spinning once the movie is playing. ... "
" ... A compact BD player for watching BD movies! ... "
" ... Now I can share my ultra violet movies with others. ... "
" ... WinX HD video converter, I find it to reduce the file. ... "
" ... All I needed was something to play bluray movies on my laptop. ... "
" ... I had no way of transferring my purchased Blu-ray movies to digital movies on Vudu. ... "
" ... I was able to use Cyberlink's Power DVD 16 to playback the BLU-RAY video I created with AVS4YOU Video Editor. ... "
" ... simple to use and excellent video . ... "
Returns
10back, returned, tried, send, sent
-100%
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... It did not preform as intended and was returned. ... "
" ... I had to send back the unit. ... "
" ... Arrived broken, will have to return. ... "
" ... If i had more time, i would probably return but i needed it asap. ... "
" ... I will apply to return it. ... "
" ... I had to send it back and didn't try a replacement. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
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