Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

ASUS BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black vs ASUS DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:No
    • DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black:Yes
  • Interface
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black:Serial ATA II
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:4 MB
    • DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black:1.5 MB
  • CD-R write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:40x
    • DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black:48x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:8x
    • DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black:12x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:16x
    • DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black:24x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:8x
    • DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black:12x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:16x
    • DRW-24B3LT/BLKB optical disc drive Internal DVD±R/RW Black:24x

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Comparison of BW-12D1S-U, DRW-24B3LT/BLKB
59 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical/Horizontal
Performance2 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Serial ATA II
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers4 MB1.5 MB
Optical disc diameterKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±R/RW
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Writing speed6 differ
CD-R write speedDiffers40x48x
CD-RW write speed24x24x
BD-R Dual Layer write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-R write speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE Dual Layer write speedKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE write speedKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x12x
DVD+R write speedDiffers16x24x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x12x
DVD-R write speedDiffers16x24x
DVD-RAM write speedDiffers5x12x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Reading speed1 differ
CD-R read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM read speedDiffers40x48x
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-R Dual Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE Dual Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-ROM read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speed16x16x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD-R read speed16x16x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD-RW read speed12x12x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD+RW read speed12x12x
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers170 ms150 ms
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for one250 msUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM drive average random access time150 ms150 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Random writeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%15 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.29 kg650 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCyberlink Power2Go 7 Cyberlink PowerDVD 10 with Magic Cinema Cyberlink PowerBackup 2.5 Cyberlink InstantBurn 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one+5V ±5%, 2AUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs243 x 165 x 63 mm146 x 170 x 41 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7 Windows Vista Windows XPWindows XP, Vista, 7

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