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BenQ DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro vs Freecom FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • CD write speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:40x
    • FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2:16x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:24x
    • FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2:10x
  • DVD write speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:16x
    • FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2:4x
  • DVD rewrite speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:4x
    • FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2:2x
  • CD read speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:40x
    • FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2:24x
  • DVD read speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:16x
    • FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2:8x
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:-40 - 60 °C
    • FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2:-20 - 60 °C
  • Weight
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:1 kg
    • FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2:600 g

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Comparison of DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro, FS-50 DVD +/- RW 4x USB-2
26 specifications
Performanceidentical
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed4 differ
CD write speedDiffers40x16x
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x10x
DVD write speedDiffers16x4x
DVD rewrite speedDiffers4x2x
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x24x
DVD read speedDiffers16x8x
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one120 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 ms
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg600 g
Other features3 differ
Power requirementsDiffersDC 5V +/- 5%, ripple 100mVpp; DC12V+/- 10%, ripple 200mVppBus powered (no Ac adapter needed)
Write methodsKnown for oneDVD Data & Video; Disc-at-once, Track-at-once, Multi-session, Packet writing, CD Digital Audio, Direct Over write on CDRW, Simulated WritingUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs198 x 146 x 42 mm140 x 144 x 17 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for oneIBM PC compatible Pentium III 550MHz CPUUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one1.1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98/ ME / 2000/ XPWindows 98/ME/2000Professional/XP or Mac OS 9.1 or higher
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium III 700 Mhz or higher, 128 MB RAM 400 MB free disk space USB or Firewire port CD-ROM or internet connection or Power Macintosh, Quick Time 4.0 or later
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CS A, TUV, CE
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB FireWire
Bundled hardwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated rechargeable battery TWIN USB-2 cable Universal AC adapter CD-R, DVD-R media
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApplication & manual software CD

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