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ASUS BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black vs Samsung SH-S222AB, 10 Pack

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 10identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:No
    • SH-S222AB, 10 Pack:Yes
  • Interface
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • SH-S222AB, 10 Pack:Serial ATA
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:4 MB
    • SH-S222AB, 10 Pack:1.5 MB
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:8x
    • SH-S222AB, 10 Pack:16x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:16x
    • SH-S222AB, 10 Pack:22x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:8x
    • SH-S222AB, 10 Pack:12x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:16x
    • SH-S222AB, 10 Pack:22x
  • DVD-RAM write speed
    • BW-12D1S-U optical disc drive Black:5x
    • SH-S222AB, 10 Pack:12x

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Comparison of BW-12D1S-U, SH-S222AB, 10 Pack
64 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
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
Writing speed5 differ
CD-R write speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
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 speedDiffers8x16x
DVD+R write speedDiffers16x22x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x12x
DVD-R write speedDiffers16x22x
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 speed3 differ
CD-R read speed40x40x
CD-ROM read speedDiffers40x48x
CD-RW read speedDiffers24x40x
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 speedDiffers12x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed12x12x
DVD+RW read speed12x12x
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers170 ms130 ms
BD-ROM average random access timeKnown for one250 msUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one150 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 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 conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1.29 kg750 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 features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one+5V ±5%, 2AUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs243 x 165 x 63 mm148.2 x 170 x 42 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Windows Vista Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R dual Layer, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R dual Layer, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM / XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I (FMV), CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source226 x 220 x 107 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 g

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