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ASUS ZenDrive U9M vs Sandberg USB-C/A DVD Drive

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The Sandberg USB-C/A DVD Drive has 4.5 mm more width than the ASUS ZenDrive U9M (140 mm vs 135.5 mm). The Sandberg USB-C/A DVD Drive has 2.5 mm more depth than the ASUS ZenDrive U9M (145 mm vs 142.5 mm). The Sandberg USB-C/A DVD Drive has 0.1 mm more height than the ASUS ZenDrive U9M (14 mm vs 13.9 mm). Purpose: Laptop on the ASUS ZenDrive U9M, Desktop/Laptop on the Sandberg USB-C/A DVD Drive. Optical drive type: DVD±RW on the ASUS ZenDrive U9M, DVD Super Multi DL on the Sandberg USB-C/A DVD Drive.

  • Purpose
    • ZenDrive U9M:Laptop
    • USB-C/A DVD Drive:Desktop/Laptop
  • Optical drive type
    • ZenDrive U9M:DVD±RW
    • USB-C/A DVD Drive:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Interface
    • ZenDrive U9M:USB 2.0
    • USB-C/A DVD Drive:USB Type-C
  • Width
    • ZenDrive U9M:135.5 mm
    • USB-C/A DVD Drive:140 mm
  • Depth
    • ZenDrive U9M:142.5 mm
    • USB-C/A DVD Drive:145 mm
  • Height
    • ZenDrive U9M:13.9 mm
    • USB-C/A DVD Drive:14 mm
  • Weight
    • ZenDrive U9M:245 g
    • USB-C/A DVD Drive:311 g
  • Cables included
    • ZenDrive U9M:USB Type-A, USB Type-C
    • USB-C/A DVD Drive:USB Type-C to USB Type-A

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Comparison of ZenDrive U9M, USB-C/A DVD Drive
65 specifications
Designidentical
InternalNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Disc loading typeTrayTray
MountingKnown for oneHorizontalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
PurposeDiffersLaptopDesktop/Laptop
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Disc types supportedDiffersCD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-ROM, DVD-RWCD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0USB Type-C
Optical disc diameterKnown for one80,120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD-R write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R M-DISC write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Reading speedidentical
CD-R read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-Video read speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R M-DISC read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video CD read speedKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio CD read speedKnown for one10xUnknown — 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
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one160 msUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one140 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Incremental recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi sessionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Over-burn writingKnown 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
Restricted overwriteKnown 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
System requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMacOS
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 HomeWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers135.5 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers142.5 mm145 mm
HeightDiffers13.9 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers245 g311 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCyberLink Power2Go 8, CyberLink PowerBackup 2.5, Nero BackItUp, E-GreenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-A
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84717030Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source152 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source184 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source413 g
Other featuresidentical
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 USB-C connector or 1 USB 3.0 A connector
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 year(s)

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