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Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

ASUS DRW1814BL DVD Writer vs LG Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pk

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 13identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • Serial ATA
    • EIDE/ATA
  • LightScribe
    • Yes
    • No
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • 8x
    • 10x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • 18x
    • 16x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • 8x
    • 10x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • 18x
    • 16x
  • DVD-RAM write speed
    • 14x
    • 12x
  • CD read speed
    • 48x
    • 40x

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47 specifications
A

ASUS

DRW1814BL DVD WriterView product
B

LG

Super Multi DVD Rewriter 18x, Black, 10pkView product
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
MountingKnown for oneVertical/Horizontal
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Performance2 differ
InterfaceDiffersSerial ATAEIDE/ATA
LightScribeDiffersYesNo
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one60000 h
Writing speed5 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speed32x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x10x
DVD+R write speedDiffers18x16x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x10x
DVD-R write speedDiffers18x16x
DVD-RAM write speedDiffers14x12x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers48x40x
CD-RW read speed40x40x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one12x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8x
CD-R read speedKnown for one40x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one40x
DVD+R read speedKnown for one10x
DVD-R read speedKnown for one16x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one16x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one10x
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms145 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers150 ms125 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)YesYes
Multi sessionKnown for oneYes
Packet writingYesYes
Random writeKnown for oneYes
Sequential writingYesYes
Session-at-once (SAO)YesYes
Track-at-once (TAO)YesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers800 g750 g
Other features2 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC +5V ± 5%, DC +12V ± 10%
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs148.5 x 173 x 42.6 mm146 x 41.3 x 165 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP, NT, 2000, VistaWindows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Edition.
Media types supportedKnown for oneDVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+/-R DL, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-I FMV, CD-ROM XA, Mixed CD, CD Extra, CD Text, CD-Plus, Photo-CD, Video CD

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