To rip hundreds or thousands of CDs crosschecked against AccurateRip and/or CUETools Database, you really should not be using drives worth more than around $30, or as you wear out drives, buying replacements worth more than that.
In my tests, the ripping speed with hp GUE1N was about 10-20 Minutes, whereas was about 1-2 Minutes for the same discs. The top-rated available HITACHI-LG Blu-ray drives are probably the best ones. I compared various devices regarding speed and accuracy.
Our top pick is Exact Audio Copy, a free CD ripper that's perfect for those wanting a 1:1 rip, complete with track names and album artwork - but there's one other option to consider, too. A...