Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

ASUS Varidrive optical disc drive Stainless steel vs Dell 429-16438 optical disc drive DVD±RW Black

4specifications compared
2differ
2identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Varidrive optical disc drive Stainless steel:Stainless steel
- 429-16438 optical disc drive DVD±RW Black:Black
Interface
- Varidrive optical disc drive Stainless steel:USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- 429-16438 optical disc drive DVD±RW Black:USB 2.0

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Comparison of Varidrive, 429-16438
25 specifications	A ASUS Varidrive optical disc drive Stainless steel Model Varidrive View product	B Dell 429-16438 optical disc drive DVD±RW Black Model 429-16438 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Stainless steel	Black
Performance1 differ
InterfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	USB 2.0
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD±RW
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Inspiron 5323/Vostro V131/3360
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	5x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	202.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	15 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	452 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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