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BenQ DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro vs Freecom FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:Yes
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer:No
  • CD write speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:40x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer:24x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:24x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer:16x
  • DVD write speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:16x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer:8x
  • CD read speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:40x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer:24x
  • DVD read speed
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:16x
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer:8x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:120 ms
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer:100 ms
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro:-40 - 60 °C
    • FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer:-20 - 60 °C

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Comparison of DVD+ -RWDLDW1620 pro, FS-50 DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer
26 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed3 differ
CD write speedDiffers40x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x16x
DVD write speedDiffers16x8x
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x24x
DVD read speedDiffers16x8x
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers120 ms100 ms
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg600 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual and application software CD
Other features3 differ
Power requirementsDiffersDC 5V +/- 5%, ripple 100mVpp; DC12V+/- 10%, ripple 200mVpp100% bus powered (no AC adapter needed)
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium 3 or Celeron 700MHz or higher, 128MB RAM (256MB recommended), 400 MB free hard disk space (5GB recommended)
Write methodsDiffersDVD Data & Video; Disc-at-once, Track-at-once, Multi-session, Packet writing, CD Digital Audio, Direct Over write on CDRW, Simulated WritingSequential write, random write, Disc at once, incremental write, restricted overwrite
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs198 x 146 x 42 mm144 x 140 x 17 mm
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL standard, CS A standard, TÜV standard, CE standard
Track to track seek timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 ms
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
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 systemsKnown for oneWindows 98/ ME / 2000/ XPUnknown — not stated by the source

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