Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

ASUS DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA vs Origin Storage Amacom Slimline

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 1identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA:Yes
    • Amacom Slimline:No
  • Interface
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA:IDE/ATA
    • Amacom Slimline:USB 2.0
  • CD-R write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA:32x
    • Amacom Slimline:8x
  • CD-RW write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA:32x
    • Amacom Slimline:4x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA:8x
    • Amacom Slimline:2x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA:20x
    • Amacom Slimline:8x
  • DVD+RW write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA:8x
    • Amacom Slimline:4x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA:8x
    • Amacom Slimline:2x

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Comparison of DVD+/-RW 20x20x12x12 Double Layer, E-IDE/PATA, Amacom Slimline
50 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
MountingKnown for oneVertical/HorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersIDE/ATAUSB 2.0
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc diameter120 mm120 mm
Writing speed8 differ
CD write speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one32xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedDiffers32x8x
CD-RW write speedDiffers32x4x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x2x
DVD+R write speedDiffers20x8x
DVD+RW write speedDiffers8x4x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x2x
DVD-R write speedDiffers20x8x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one14xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedDiffers6x4x
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM read speedDiffers48x24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speedDiffers16x8x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
BD-RE read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
BD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one140 msUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one150 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi sessionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet 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 one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers690 g330 g
Other features3 differ
Power requirementsDiffersDC+5V ±5%, DC+12V ±10 %5V
Media types supportedKnown for oneDVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R-R, DW, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Mini-CDUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs148 x 172.4 x 42.3 mm140 x 22 x 153 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP/NT/2000/VISTAWindows XP, Vista
Total storage capacityKnown for one8.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source

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