Optical Media

Verbatim is known as the No. 1 Optical Brand in the World – consistently providing media storage solutions of the highest quality and compatibility. When drive manufacturers test their products for maximum performance, they use Verbatim optical media – so why wouldn’t you?

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Blu-ray

Blu-ray media comes in several formats; including BD-R (Blu-ray Recordable Disc), BD-R DL (Dual-layer recordable) and BD-RE (Blu-ray Re-Writable Disc).

What are the differences among the formats?

The differences are as follows:

BD-R record data one time only, then the disc is only readable
BD-R DL have twice the storage capacity of BD-R, data is recorded once, then the disc is only readable
BDXL has twice the stoarge capacity of BD-R DL, data is recorded once, then the disc is only readable
BD-RE allow you to record and re-write data up to 1,000 times

How much more capacity can BDXL hold versus standard or dual layer BD-R?

BDXL discs include a third storage layer to give it a storage capacity of 100GB. Standard Blu-ray discs come with storage capacities of 25GB for a single-layer disc and 50GB for a dual-layer disc.

Why choose Verbatim Blu-Ray media?

All Verbatim Blu-ray discs feature Hard Coat™ to protect against scratches, fingerprints and dust build-up, reducing recording or playback errors. In addition, Verbatim Blu-ray recordable and re-writable discs are compatible with the latest Blu-ray hardware from manufacturers that include Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic and LG. All Verbatim Blu-ray discs are backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and a 40-year history of quality and reliability.

So how do I know which Blu-Ray media to use?
Blu-ray media is the logical choice for backing up HD video and audio files. BD-R discs are excellent for archiving HD home movies or music collections. If your video or music collection is more extensive, BD-R DL or BD-R XL discs offer greater storage capacity (up to 3x that of BD-R) requiring fewer discs. If you find yourself frequently updating your music library or wanting to update an archived photo collection, consider BD-R RE discs, which allow you to add to or re-write the same disc up to 1,000 times.