One-Time Record Blu-ray Options
BD-R
These single-layer discs, once recorded, cannot be erased as the discs are one-time write. BD-R discs have a 25GB capacity.
BD-R DL
If you need more space, consider BD-R DL, with up to 50GB of storage on a single disc.
BDXL (or BD-R TL)
With up 100GB capacities, you may also see these discs referred to as BD-R TL - the two types are identical. While most Blu-ray players should play these types of discs without a problem, check with your device manufacturer for compatibility information.
Re-Writable Blu-ray Options
BD-RE
BD-RE is the first of the Blu-ray re-writable media options with BD-RE discs, you can record and re-write data up to 1,000 times. This increased flexibility makes it ideal for regular system backups. Like BD-R media, BD-RE discs have a 25GB capacity.
BD-RE DL
Just like regular BD-RE, BD-RE DL discs are rewriteable up to 1,000 times. However, like BD-R DL, these are 'dual layer' discs, offering twice the storage capacity of a standard BD-RE in a single disc up to 50GB of storage.
BD-R
These single-layer discs, once recorded, cannot be erased as the discs are one-time write. BD-R discs have a 25GB capacity.
BD-R DL
If you need more space, consider BD-R DL, with up to 50GB of storage on a single disc.
BDXL (or BD-R TL)
With up 100GB capacities, you may also see these discs referred to as BD-R TL - the two types are identical. While most Blu-ray players should play these types of discs without a problem, check with your device manufacturer for compatibility information.
Re-Writable Blu-ray Options
BD-RE
BD-RE is the first of the Blu-ray re-writable media options with BD-RE discs, you can record and re-write data up to 1,000 times. This increased flexibility makes it ideal for regular system backups. Like BD-R media, BD-RE discs have a 25GB capacity.
BD-RE DL
Just like regular BD-RE, BD-RE DL discs are rewriteable up to 1,000 times. However, like BD-R DL, these are 'dual layer' discs, offering twice the storage capacity of a standard BD-RE in a single disc up to 50GB of storage.
