Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

ASUS CD-S520B2 optical disc drive Internal White vs Samsung Super-WriteMaster 18x, Black

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 1identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • CD-S520B2 optical disc drive Internal White:White
    • Super-WriteMaster 18x, Black:Black
  • Interface
    • CD-S520B2 optical disc drive Internal White:IDE/ATA
    • Super-WriteMaster 18x, Black:Serial ATA
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • CD-S520B2 optical disc drive Internal White:0.096 MB
    • Super-WriteMaster 18x, Black:2 MB
  • CD read speed
    • CD-S520B2 optical disc drive Internal White:52x
    • Super-WriteMaster 18x, Black:40x
  • Weight
    • CD-S520B2 optical disc drive Internal White:660 g
    • Super-WriteMaster 18x, Black:750 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • CD-S520B2 optical disc drive Internal White:42.3 x 172.4 x 148 mm
    • Super-WriteMaster 18x, Black:148.2 x 170 x 42 mm

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Comparison of CD-S520B2, Super-WriteMaster 18x, Black
45 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalYesYes
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
MountingKnown for oneVertical/HorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
InterfaceDiffersIDE/ATASerial ATA
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers0.096 MB2 MB
Optical disc diameterKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one100000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers52x40x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD read speedKnown for one0xUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers660 g750 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Media types supportedDiffersCD-DA, CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Mixed Mode CD-ROM,CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-I, Video CD, DVCDDVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra, CD-TEXT
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs42.3 x 172.4 x 148 mm148.2 x 170 x 42 mm
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC + 5V ± 5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP/ ME/ 2000/ 98SE/ NTUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one15 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for one120 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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