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BenQ DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail vs BenQ SolidBurn EW164B

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 3identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail:Yes
    • SolidBurn EW164B:No
  • Interface
    • DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail:IDE/ATA
    • SolidBurn EW164B:USB 2.0
  • Drive device, buffer size
    • DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail:512 MB
    • SolidBurn EW164B:2 MB
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail:20 - 90%
    • SolidBurn EW164B:8 - 80%
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail:0 - 50 °C
    • SolidBurn EW164B:5 - 50 °C
  • Minimum processor
    • DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail:Pentium III 550MHz CPU
    • SolidBurn EW164B:Pentium III 800MHz
  • Minimum storage drive space
    • DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail:100 MB
    • SolidBurn EW164B:0.1 GB

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Comparison of DVD 16xDVD 48xCD IDE int Retail, SolidBurn EW164B
25 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
InterfaceDiffersIDE/ATAUSB 2.0
Drive device, buffer sizeDiffers512 MB2 MB
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32x
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed48x48x
DVD read speed16x16x
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 90%8 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C5 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 kg
Other features2 differ
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD+R DL 8.5GB, DVD+R 4.7GB, DVD+RW 4.7GB, DVD-R 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-RW 4.7GB (closed session), DVD-Video, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, CD-DA, CD-ROM XA (m1, m2f1/m2f2), CD-R, CD-RW, Bootable CD, Photo CD (single & multi-session), Video CD, SVCD, CD-Extra, Mixed-mode CD, CD-Text
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 x 156 x 230 mm
Minimum RAM128 MB128 MB
Minimum processorDiffersPentium III 550MHz CPUPentium III 800MHz
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers100 MB0.1 GB
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP / 2000
DVD+R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD+RW speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-RW speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC 5 V±5%, 1.1 A, DC 12 V±5%, 1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneIBM PCUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one90 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeKnown for one100 msUnknown — not stated by the source

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