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BenQ DVD+/-RW DL DW1620 vs BenQ DVD-Rewriter EW162I

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 12identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • CD write speed
    • DVD+/-RW DL DW1620:40x
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:24x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • DVD+/-RW DL DW1620:24x
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:10x
  • DVD write speed
    • DVD+/-RW DL DW1620:16x
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:8x
  • DVD read speed
    • DVD+/-RW DL DW1620:16x
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:12x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • DVD+/-RW DL DW1620:120 ms
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:160 ms
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DVD+/-RW DL DW1620:198 x 146 x 42 mm
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:48 x 155 x 231 mm

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Comparison of DVD+/-RW DL DW1620, DVD-Rewriter EW162I
24 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Writing speed3 differ
CD write speedDiffers40x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x10x
DVD write speedDiffers16x8x
DVD rewrite speed4x4x
Reading speed1 differ
CD read speed40x40x
DVD read speedDiffers16x12x
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers120 ms160 ms
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 80%8 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 45 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 60 °C-40 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight1 kg1 kg
Other features4 differ
Power requirementsDiffersDC 5V +/- 5%, ripple 100mVpp; DC12V+/- 10%, ripple 200mVppDC 5V +/- 5%, 1.8A; DC12V+/- 10%, 1.9A
Media types supportedDiffersDVD 120 mm, CD 80 mm/120 mmDVD -/+R/RW, +RDL (8,5 Gb); CD-R/RW
Write methodsDiffersDisc-at-once, Track-at-once, Multi-session, Packet writing, Raw writing, Direct Over write, Test writeDVD: DVD Data and Video; CD: Disc-at-once, Track-at-once, Multi-session, Packet writing, CD Digital Audio, Direct Over write on CDRW, Simuleted Writing
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs198 x 146 x 42 mm48 x 155 x 231 mm
Minimum RAM128 MB128 MB
Minimum processorIBM PC compatible Pentium III 550MHzIBM PC compatible Pentium III 550MHz
Minimum storage drive space0.097 GB0.097 GB
Compatible operating systemsWindows 98/ ME / 2000/ XPWindows 98/ ME / 2000/ XP
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 2.4x Double Layer Writing; - Cool and stylish appearance with fit size and unique heat dissipation; - Book Type Management; - Unique black CD tray enhance readability and writing.
Logical recording formatKnown for oneDVD -/+R/RW; CD-R/RWUnknown — not stated by the source

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