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BenQ CD-RW 52x32x52 IDE Int Bulk Black 1pk vs Samsung 16x DVD-ROM Drive Ivory

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  • 4specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 1identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Drive device, buffer size
    • CD-RW 52x32x52 IDE Int Bulk Black 1pk:2 MB
    • 16x DVD-ROM Drive Ivory:0.5 MB
  • CD read speed
    • CD-RW 52x32x52 IDE Int Bulk Black 1pk:52x
    • 16x DVD-ROM Drive Ivory:48x
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • CD-RW 52x32x52 IDE Int Bulk Black 1pk:146 x 42 x 198 mm
    • 16x DVD-ROM Drive Ivory:148.2 x 184 x 42 mm

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Comparison of CD-RW 52x32x52 IDE Int Bulk Black 1pk, 16x DVD-ROM Drive Ivory
24 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical/Horizontal
Performance1 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEIDE/ATA
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers2 MB0.5 MB
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speedDiffers52x48x
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 ms
Other features1 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, VideoCD, CD-I, Photo CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-TEXT
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs146 x 42 x 198 mm148.2 x 184 x 42 mm
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
DVD+R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD+RW speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-RW speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (DMA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 MB/sec
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (PIO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 MB/sec
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (Ultra DMA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.3 MB/sec
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC 5V +/- 5%, 1.6AUnknown — not stated by the source
Write methodsKnown for oneDisc-at-once, Track-at-once, Multi-session, Packet writing, CD Digital Audio, Direct Over write on CDRW simulationUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows95, '98/ ME / NT 4.0/ 2000/ XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive devices applicable disk formatKnown for oneCD-R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CDROM/XA, VCD, CD_I, CD-Extra, CD-TextUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for one52xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one32xUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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