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Verbatim 43888 (LG BU40N)
Flashed for MakeMKV and read-tested on real DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K UHD discs before it ships.
What's in the box
- Verbatim external drive (LG BU40N), pre-flashed with LibreDrive-compatible firmware and verified working
- USB-C to USB-A cable to plug straight into your computer or laptop
- USB-A to USB-C adapter, so the drive works with any USB port
- A free 25GB Verbatim Blu-ray disc, so you can start burning straight away
- Free access to our full online setup & troubleshooting guides — always up to date, nothing to lose in the post
Specifications
| Drive | LG BU40N inside the Verbatim 43888 enclosure |
| Firmware | LibreDrive-compatible, pre-flashed & verified |
| Connection | USB 3.0 · USB-C to USB-A cable included |
| Reads | 4K UHD, Blu-ray (incl. 3D), DVD, CD |
| Writes | BD-RE / DVD±RW writer (burn blanks with ImgBurn etc.) |
| Software | MakeMKV, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, Kodi, Handbrake, VLC |
| OS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Warranty | 12 months, handled in the UK |
Verified before it ships
Product: BD-RE BU40N Revision: 1.03
Highest AACS version: 77
LibreDrive Information Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
DVD all regions: Yes BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Every drive is confirmed LibreDrive-enabled in MakeMKV — exactly what's required to read 4K UHD discs — before it leaves us.
The same LibreDrive: Enabled readout, verified on Mac and Windows.
How we test every drive
A quick, consistent bench process so the unit you receive is known-good — not just flashed and hoped for.
Source
We source a known-good drive revision (post-2016, the right MT1959 platform) and inspect each unit before anything else.
Flash
LibreDrive-compatible firmware is applied with the proven toolchain — the exact step where DIY attempts brick a drive.
Verify
We confirm LibreDrive: Enabled in MakeMKV — platform MT1959, with raw BD and DVD-all-region reads all reporting Yes.
Read test
We read and rip real DVD, standard Blu-ray and 4K UHD discs (including BD100/BD66/BD50) — proof it works, not just that it flashed.
Write test
The burner side is checked on writeable media, so it's ready for data discs and long-life M-DISC archival too.
Pack & ship
Cleaned, anti-static packed and sent tracked & insured, with your setup guides linked by email.
Delivery & timing
You choose your destination at checkout and the exact cost is calculated before you pay. UK orders ship tracked with Yodel; everywhere else goes tracked & insured with Royal Mail International. We ship to 230+ countries and territories.
| Region | Carrier & service | Estimated delivery | Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yodel, tracked | 1–3 business days | £3.99 |
| Europe | Royal Mail, tracked & signed | 3–7 business days | From £22.99 |
| United States | Royal Mail, tracked & insured — duties paid (PDDP) | 5–10 business days | £45.00 |
| Canada | Royal Mail, tracked & insured | 7–12 business days | From £34.99 |
| Australia, NZ & Asia | Royal Mail, tracked & insured | 7–14 business days | From £29.99 |
| Rest of the world | Royal Mail, tracked & insured | Varies by destination | Request a quote |
US orders ship Delivered Duties Paid, so the price includes import duties — there's nothing extra to pay on delivery. Don't see your country? It almost certainly ships there — get in touch for a tracked, insured quote. Every international parcel is insured, so a lost one is replaced.
More than a 4K ripper
The same drive reads and writes every common disc, so it keeps earning its place long after your film shelf is backed up.
Music & CDs
Rip and burn audio CDs and archive your whole music collection, losslessly.
Data backup
Burn CD-R, DVD±R, BD-R and high-capacity BDXL for offline backups — ransomware-proof once written.
Archival M-DISC
Engrave family video and important files onto M-DISC media rated to last for centuries.
Digitise old discs
Pull software, photos and old home-video discs onto your computer or media server.
Curious what else it can do? Our FAQ covers more, or just ask us.