Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

ASUS DVDRW 1814BLT SATA vs Philips DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 10identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • DVDRW 1814BLT SATA:Serial ATA
    • DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:IDE/ATA
  • CD rewrite speed
    • DVDRW 1814BLT SATA:48x
    • DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:24x
  • DVD+RW write speed
    • DVDRW 1814BLT SATA:18x
    • DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:8x
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DVDRW 1814BLT SATA:5 - 45 °C
    • DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:5 - 50 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DVDRW 1814BLT SATA:-20 - 60 °C
    • DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:-40 - 65 °C
  • Weight
    • DVDRW 1814BLT SATA:800 g
    • DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:900 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DVDRW 1814BLT SATA:148.5 x 173 x 42.6 mm
    • DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:146 x 170 x 42 mm
  • Compatible operating systems
    • DVDRW 1814BLT SATA:Windows XP/NT/2000, Vista
    • DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive:Windows XP, 2000 SP4

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Comparison of DVDRW 1814BLT SATA, DVD 18x ReWriter Internal Drive
73 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
MountingKnown for oneVertical/HorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffersSerial ATAIDE/ATA
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical disc diameterKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one60000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers48x24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed8x8x
DVD+R write speed18x18x
DVD+RW write speedDiffers18x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed8x8x
DVD-R write speed18x18x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one14xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed48x48x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 ms
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
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 45 °C5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
WeightDiffers800 g900 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 cm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs148.5 x 173 x 42.6 mm146 x 170 x 42 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium 4 1.3GHz
Adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC 5V/12V
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP/NT/2000, VistaWindows XP, 2000 SP4
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN55022, EMS55024, FCC-15
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MB
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 80%
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN60950, EN60825,UL1950
12 NC codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867000027148
12NC outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867000027148
EAN/UPC/GTINKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 12581 31709 6
Gross weight inner cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 kg
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 kg
Quantity inner cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Quantity outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC +5V ± 5%, DC +12V ± 10%Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one2 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 12581 31712 6
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Shipping (inner) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 12581 31709 6
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 cm
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.7 cm
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
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
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneBurningUnknown — not stated by the source

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