Brand New Verbatim (LG) External USB 3.2 Blu-ray Disc Drive
Modified Firmware • 4K UHD Ripping Ready(LAST ONE LEFT! Get it while you still can! Nobody can get anymore of these, that is why you see prices have increased over the past month or so, this is your last chance)IN OUR TESTING THIS IS THE #1 MOST RELIABLE DRIVE TESTED TO RIP 4K UHD even beating out our WH16NS60 Internal Drives!
High-quality Verbatim (LG-based) External USB 3.2 Blu-ray drive, professionally modified and tested for reliable 4K UHD disc ripping to your hard drive.
📍 Ships from San Diego, California (USA)
✔️ NOT shipped from China
I am one of the last U.S.-based sellers with remaining stock of this drive. These units were purchased brand new from Micro Center at above-normal cost due to limited availability.
Blu-ray drives across all models are becoming increasingly hard to find, as manufacturers have largely discontinued production. As a result, physical media hardware is quickly selling out nationwide.
If you’re looking to maintain access to physical media without relying solely on subscription-based streaming services, this may be one of the last opportunities to secure a new drive.
🔴 PLEASE READ – IMPORTANT DETAILS
This listing is for hand-selected Verbatim 43888 / LGBU40NExternal USB 3.2 Blu-ray drives that have been:
Flashed with special modified firmware
Sleep bug removed
Extensively tested using MakeMKV
Proven to reliably rip 4K UHD Blu-ray discs over long sessions
Every unit is carefully tested to ensure smooth, fast, and consistent 4K UHD ripping performance.
⭐ Why the Verbatim 4888 Matters
Not all Blu-ray drives are created equal — even after flashing.
Based on extensive real-world testing:
Some drives fail to read 4K UHD discs
Some work inconsistently
Some overheat or throttle
This model performs exceptionally well
The Verbatim 4888 consistently ranks among the top 5 External USB 3.2 drives for 4K UHD ripping when paired with the correct modified firmware.
👉 When Flashed Properly, This is one of the best-performing external UHD ripper drives available.
🔥 Superior Design & Efficiency
NO bulky external power brick required
Powered by a single USB-C cable
Fully aluminum enclosure for excellent heat dissipation
Extremely low power consumption
This is critical when ripping 4K UHD discs, which sustain high speeds for extended periods. Lesser drives can overheat and suffer internal damage — this drive is designed to handle the workload with ease.
🏆 Our Verdict
In our experience, the Verbatim 4888 units we flash and test have proven to be:
The smoothest
The most reliable
The most consistent
4K UHD external ripping solution available when used with modified firmware.
Simply put — this is one of the BEST external 4K UHD ripper drives on the market.
⚠️ Important Notes (Please Read)
PC Blu-ray drives cannot PLAY 4K UHD movies — period
4K UHD playback and ripping are normally blocked at the firmware level
These drives have been UNLOCKED with modified firmware to:
Once ripped to your hard drive, your movie can be watched in perfect 4K UHD, with 100% lossless, identical quality to the original disc.
✅ Bottom Line
If you want guaranteed, top-tier 4K UHD ripping performance, this is the listing you want.
USB C Cable and USB A 3.2 Adapter1-25GB Verbatim BD-R Media for burningManual on CDQuick install guide
BD/DVD/CD Burning Software CD
