# What is the average lifespan of recordable Blu-ray discs?

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2 outlets covering · First listed: Engadget, Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 PM · Read it: <https://www.engadget.com/2307784/average-lifespan-recordable-blu-ray-discs/>

How long they will last depends on a few factors.

## Who's covering it

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- Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 PM: [What is the average lifespan of recordable Blu-ray discs?](<https://www.engadget.com/2307784/average-lifespan-recordable-blu-ray-discs/>) — Engadget (Digital news, United States)
  How long they will last depends on a few factors.
- Nov 11, 2026, 11:36 AM: [Someone made Blu-ray shelves that use smart lighting to point you to the disc you want](<https://www.techradar.com/televisions/blu-ray/someone-made-blu-ray-shelves-that-use-smart-lighting-to-point-you-to-the-disc-you-want-the-combination-of-a-touchscreen-library-and-led-strips-is-the-coolest-movie-collection-setup-ive-ever-seen>) — TechRadar (Digital news, United Kingdom)
  An intrepid redditor has built a system that helps you choose a movie to watch and then lights up the shelf to show you where the disc is