Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

ASUS DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black vs ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 25identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Mounting
    • DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black:Vertical/Horizontal
    • DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black:Horizontal
  • Interface
    • DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black:EIDE/ATA
    • DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black:Serial ATA
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black:2 MB
    • DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black:1.5 MB
  • CD rewrite speed
    • DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black:32x
    • DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black:24x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black:22x
    • DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black:24x
  • DVD+RW write speed
    • DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black:6x
    • DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black:8x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black:22x
    • DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black:24x
  • CD read speed
    • DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal Black:48x
    • DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS optical disc drive Internal DVD±RW Black:40x

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Comparison of DRW-22B2S/BLK/B/AS, DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
59 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
MountingDiffersVertical/HorizontalHorizontal
Performance2 differ
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL
InterfaceDiffersEIDE/ATASerial ATA
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers2 MB1.5 MB
Optical disc diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80,120 mm
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one60000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed4 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers32x24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed12x12x
DVD+R write speedDiffers22x24x
DVD+RW write speedDiffers6x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed12x12x
DVD-R write speedDiffers22x24x
DVD-RAM write speed12x12x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers48x40x
CD-R read speed40x40x
CD-ROM read speed48x48x
CD-RW read speed40x40x
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
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers160 ms150 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms150 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)YesYes
Packet writingYesYes
Random writeYesYes
Sequential writingYesYes
Session-at-once (SAO)YesYes
Track-at-once (TAO)YesYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 50 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source146 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41 mm
Weight650 g650 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNero Essentials E-Green E-Hammer
Other features2 differ
Power requirementsDiffersDC+5V ±5%,DC+12V ±10 %5V
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAudio CD,Video CD,CD-I,CD-Extra,Photo CD,CD-Text,CD-ROM/XA,Multi-session CD,DVD Video
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium 300+
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 GB
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, Windows NT, XP, VistaWindows Vista, XP, 2000
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one41.3 x 146 x 170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive devices applicable disk formatKnown for oneDVD-ROM,DVD+/-RW,DVD+/-R,Photo CD,Video CD,CD-DA,CD-Extra,CD-Text,CD-R,CD-RW,DVD-RAMUnknown — not stated by the source

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