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Need Ventura compatible Dvd and cd burner rec.

yochanan77

yochanan77

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Need to buy USB-C dvd burner for my M2-Max Macbook. I read a lot about many not being compatible with Ventura.
Any recommendations for a great burner that works fine with OS Ventura?
 
yochanan77 said:
Need to buy USB-C dvd burner for my M2-Max Macbook. I read a lot about many not being compatible with Ventura.
Any recommendations for a great burner that works fine with OS Ventura?
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I don't do any burning, but I can vouch for this Pioneer drive as working great under Ventura for reading discs, including UHD.

Pioneer Electronics | Car Audio, Speakers, Subs & Amps

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www.pioneerelectronics.com www.pioneerelectronics.com

Note their warning that Ventura 13.2 will not read Pioneer drives. That is a bug specific to 13.2. If you are updated to 13.2.1 or later (I'm on 13.5.1 for example), then you will be good to go.

I don't know of any reason why you wouldn't be able to burn with these drives. It's explicitly supported. The bigger issue will be getting software. Burn is open source and current to Ventura, so check that out to see if it meets your needs.
sourceforge.net

Burn

Download Burn for free. Simple but advanced disc burning for macOS. Create data discs with advanced data settings. Create video and audio discs, Burn will convert if needed.
sourceforge.net sourceforge.net
 
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Lifeisabeach said:
I don't do any burning, but I can vouch for this Pioneer drive as working great under Ventura for reading discs, including UHD.

Pioneer Electronics | Car Audio, Speakers, Subs & Amps

For over 85 years, Pioneer has been a global leader in car audio innovation. Discover our legacy of premium sound systems and elevate your in-car entertainment experience.
www.pioneerelectronics.com www.pioneerelectronics.com

Note their warning that Ventura 13.2 will not read Pioneer drives. That is a bug specific to 13.2. If you are updated to 13.2.1 or later (I'm on 13.5.1 for example), then you will be good to go.

I don't know of any reason why you wouldn't be able to burn with these drives. It's explicitly supported. The bigger issue will be getting software. Burn is open source and current to Ventura, so check that out to see if it meets your needs.
sourceforge.net

Burn

Download Burn for free. Simple but advanced disc burning for macOS. Create data discs with advanced data settings. Create video and audio discs, Burn will convert if needed.
sourceforge.net sourceforge.net
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Good info. Thanks
 
On the whole any drive should work, I ended up with a verbatim just because it was one of the few true usb c drives I could find, as I hate micro 3 connector.
 
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I ordered the Apple PowerDrive but that might not have been the best option.
 
For just 70 bucks more, the Pioneer can burn Blu Ray and M discs as well.
 
I have two Pioneer BD drives (one of which I bought back in 2015) and they work just fine with both my M1 mini and MBA which both have Ventura. The Apple SuperDrive is pretty bad value tbh considering it hasn't changed in almost 15 years and you can probably find better DVD drives for far less. IIRC it uses the same drive that was used in Macs which had a built-in optical drive and it doesn't really get that fast.
 
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ApolloBoy said:
I have two Pioneer BD drives (one of which I bought back in 2015) and they work just fine with both my M1 mini and MBA which both have Ventura. The Apple SuperDrive is pretty bad value tbh considering it hasn't changed in almost 15 years and you can probably find better DVD drives for far less. IIRC it uses the same drive that was used in Macs which had a built-in optical drive and it doesn't really get that fast.
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Thanks. You confirmed what I decided upon. Cancelled the powerDrive. Buying Pioneer.
 
That pioneer looks to have a proper usb c port, definitely a much better option, no need to use adapters or different ended cables.
 
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I'm using BDR-XS07S (not 4k) on my MacBook Pro 14 with Blu-ray Player Pro

You don't need external power, just the USB-C.

Pioneer BDR-XS07S Silver 16X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X BD-ROM 4MB Cache Serial ATA Revision 3.0 Blu-ray Burner​


  • Pioneer external drive bundle includes an USB Type-C cable
  • EQUIPPED with slot loading mechanism for dustproof and excellent quietness and USB Type-C connection
  • SUPPORTED WITH M-DISC: compatible with M-Disc, a special disc that is treated with a super hard coat to prevent scatches and resist fingerprints for long-term data protection
  • SMOOTH MOVIE PLAYBACK: PowerRead feature enables the drive to bypass obstructed areas of a disc and attempt to move forward quickly to the next available data point, resulting in smoother playback
  • A SMARTER DRIVE: Enabled with Auto Quiet mode, the drive monitors and adjusts accordingly to high speed for fast data transfer and low speed for stable music/movie playback

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TinyMito said:
I'm using BDR-XS07S (not 4k) on my MacBook Pro 14 with Blu-ray Player Pro

You don't need external power, just the USB-C.

Pioneer BDR-XS07S Silver 16X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X BD-ROM 4MB Cache Serial ATA Revision 3.0 Blu-ray Burner​


  • Pioneer external drive bundle includes an USB Type-C cable
  • EQUIPPED with slot loading mechanism for dustproof and excellent quietness and USB Type-C connection
  • SUPPORTED WITH M-DISC: compatible with M-Disc, a special disc that is treated with a super hard coat to prevent scatches and resist fingerprints for long-term data protection
  • SMOOTH MOVIE PLAYBACK: PowerRead feature enables the drive to bypass obstructed areas of a disc and attempt to move forward quickly to the next available data point, resulting in smoother playback
  • A SMARTER DRIVE: Enabled with Auto Quiet mode, the drive monitors and adjusts accordingly to high speed for fast data transfer and low speed for stable music/movie playback

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That’s the exact one I ended up ordering.
 
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