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product_id: 189212028
title: "Hitachi-LG BP55 External Blu-Ray Drive, USB 2.0 Slim Portable Player/Rewriter for Laptop, Desktop PC, Windows 11 Compatible, with TV Connectivity, 3D Playback, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black"
brand: "lg"
price: "HK$2224"
currency: HKD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Lg"
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/189212028-hitachi-lg-bp55-external-blu-ray-drive-usb-2-0
store_origin: HK
region: Hong Kong
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# 8x read/write speed BDXL & M-DISC support TV connectivity & 3D playback Hitachi-LG BP55 External Blu-Ray Drive, USB 2.0 Slim Portable Player/Rewriter for Laptop, Desktop PC, Windows 11 Compatible, with TV Connectivity, 3D Playback, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black

**Brand:** lg
**Price:** HK$2224
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your media game with sleek speed and timeless storage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hitachi-LG BP55 External Blu-Ray Drive, USB 2.0 Slim Portable Player/Rewriter for Laptop, Desktop PC, Windows 11 Compatible, with TV Connectivity, 3D Playback, 8x Read/Write Speed - Black by lg
- **How much does it cost?** HK$2224 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/189212028-hitachi-lg-bp55-external-blu-ray-drive-usb-2-0)

## Best For

- lg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultra-Fast 8x Speed:** Blazing read/write performance for seamless media access and backups.
- • **Future-Proof Storage:** Supports massive 100-128GB BDXL discs & rock-solid M-DISC longevity.
- • **Immersive 3D & Full HD:** Experience cinema-grade 1080p video and 3D playback right from your laptop or TV.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Playback:** Silent Play tech minimizes noise so your focus stays on the content, not the drive.
- • **Sleek & Portable Design:** Slim 0.57-inch profile and lightweight build for on-the-go professionals.

## Overview

The Hitachi-LG BP55 is a slim, portable external Blu-ray drive boasting 8x read/write speeds, full support for BDXL and M-DISC formats, and compatibility with Windows 11. It delivers immersive 1080p HD and 3D playback, silent operation via adaptive speed control, and versatile connectivity including USB 2.0 and TV output—perfect for professionals seeking reliable, high-capacity optical media access anywhere.

## Description

From the manufacturer Key Features Blu-ray Disc Support BDXL Support TV Connectivity M-DISC Support Silent Play Win 11 Compatible Slimmer to Slimmest What is BD? BD brings Full HD video and uncompressed, 7.1 channel sound to your home, providing the ultimate in home entertainment. With 1080p video resolution, pristine surround sound and enhanced interactive features, Blu-ray is the best way to enjoy Full HD movies at home. BDXL Support: Ultimate Capacity Three Layer BDXL-R/BDXL RE discs offer 100GB capacity while quad layer BDXL-R discs boast 128GB storage capacity on a single disc. It is equivalent of 27 standard DVDs or 5 single layer Blu-ray discs. The Silent Play technology helps reduce noise during playback by recognizing different multimedia and automatically adjusting the playback speed according to its criteria for optimal performance. Superior data protection with M-DISC Support The M-DISC uses a patent rock-like recording surface instead of organic dye to etch your data onto a disc.The M-DISC has been tested and proven to outlast standard DVDs currently on the market. Windows 11 Compatible Enjoy complete freedom in use with compatible support for Windows 10. Style Evolution from Slimmer to Slimmest The overall slim design of only 0.57 inches high optimizes space for the slim OPU installation.It allows for a sleek companion to thin Ultrabooks and enhanced portability.

Review: Worth the price - I bought this during the black Friday sale so it was cheaper than normal, but even at full price I think it would still be worth the money, considering that the cyberlink suite disc provided is more than £50 alone RRP. I had a bit of trouble installing it and getting my laptop to recognise the player, but that was because I already had a different version of cyberlink installed so it didn't know which one to use. Once I uninstalled the old one and installed the suite from the disc provided, it all worked just fine and didn't take long to set up. The player itself is lightweight, and while it's a bit noisy while it's initially reading a disc, once it's actually playing it's pretty quiet. Does work better with both USB slots plugged in, unless you've got a really high powered pc/laptop. Overall, definitely worth the price for anyone wanting a portable bluray player.
Review: Software not included. - The drive seems to work fine, but is not silent. The software mentioned in some of the reviews was not included, so I will have to purchase software to play and write blue rays.

## Features

- Blu-Ray Disc and BDXL Support with 3D Playback: Enjoy Full HD movies at home with 1080p video resolution, pristine sound and enhanced interactive features
- Play your media on your laptop, desktop PC or digital photo frame by simply connecting the drive with a USB cable (USB 2.0 interface compatible with USB 3.0)
- M-DISC Support: M-Discs have been tested and proven to outlast standard DVD's, offering superior data protection with greater longevity for photos, videos and data files
- Silent Play Technology: Helps reduce noise during playback by adjusting the playback speed to the optimal performance for different multimedia
- Windows 11 compatible

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07PLKJDSS |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18,762 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 11 in External Blu-ray Drives |
| Box Contents | Multi-OS DVD Writer |
| Brand | LG |
| Brand Name | LG |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops with USB 2.0 port and Windows 10 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 677 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonat (PC) |
| Form Factor | Slim |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08809484672558 |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC, Television |
| Hardware interface | USB 2.0 |
| Hardware platform | Laptop, PC, Television |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15.6L x 14.4W x 1.5H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 270 Grams |
| Manufacturer | LG |
| Media Speed | 8x |
| Model Name | BP55EB40 |
| Model Number | BP55 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | 8x Blu-ray |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 8x |
| Optical storage read speed | 8x Blu-ray |
| Optical storage write speed | 8x |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Special feature:** Portable
- **Hardware interface:** USB 2.0
- **Brand:** LG
- **Optical storage write speed:** 8x
- **Optical storage read speed:** 8x Blu-ray

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it rip and copy blu rays?**
A: The player will play the data that is on the disc. The ripping and recording is done by the software that you are using. If your disc is a purchased movie then it's likely to be protected so aside from licence issues you would need software that overcomes this. That will be the same for any brand of DVD or Blu-ray player.

**Q: Does this work for bluray and dvds and audio cd? rewrite etc? just some home projects and some friends have bluray and others only dvd. but want rw**
A: I bought this to play Blu-ray but I don't know about RW etc. I would guess it is all singing and dancing for cd and dvd .

**Q: Can i backup my collection of blu-rays and dvd's, just by using imgburn, makemkv or dvd decrypter with the hitachi-lg bp55**
A: My Windows 10 computer just displays a BluRay disk as Drive E and I can copy files using file explorer or, more regularly, using the excellent free Syncback program as part of my backup routine.

**Q: Can this drive read audio cds**
A: I use the Hitachi-LG BP55 External Blu-Ray Drive as a storage device (part of my backup system) and treat it like a flash drive.  You could store the files of audio CDs on it, just like any other file.  but you would need appropriate software to play the files.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price
*by E***E on 4 December 2021*

I bought this during the black Friday sale so it was cheaper than normal, but even at full price I think it would still be worth the money, considering that the cyberlink suite disc provided is more than £50 alone RRP. I had a bit of trouble installing it and getting my laptop to recognise the player, but that was because I already had a different version of cyberlink installed so it didn't know which one to use. Once I uninstalled the old one and installed the suite from the disc provided, it all worked just fine and didn't take long to set up. The player itself is lightweight, and while it's a bit noisy while it's initially reading a disc, once it's actually playing it's pretty quiet. Does work better with both USB slots plugged in, unless you've got a really high powered pc/laptop. Overall, definitely worth the price for anyone wanting a portable bluray player.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Software not included.
*by N***B on 16 December 2025*

The drive seems to work fine, but is not silent. The software mentioned in some of the reviews was not included, so I will have to purchase software to play and write blue rays.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable BluRay R-W XL drive for PC & MAC!
*by L***K on 9 September 2024*

This Hitachi-LG BP55 Blu Ray RW drive is USB powered, slim (slightly longer than DVD RW version), quiet in operation, and compatible with most common types of optical disc (including CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, BD BDXL) hence 'Super-multi' branding. It is compatible with PC (including Linux) and MAC systems (the included software is Windows 10/11 only). As I have been using the previous DVD version since 2009, I know this is a good and reliable product I would recommend to and computer user.

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