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Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

BenQ DVD-Rewriter EW162I vs Freecom DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, Grey

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • CD write speed
    • 24x
    • 48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • 10x
    • 24x
  • DVD write speed
    • 8x
    • 16x
  • CD read speed
    • 40x
    • 48x
  • DVD read speed
    • 12x
    • 16x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • 160 ms
    • 140 ms
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 8 - 80%
    • 10 - 90%
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • -40 - 60 °C
    • -30 - 60 °C

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32 specifications
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BenQ

DVD-Rewriter EW162IView product
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Freecom

DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer, GreyView product
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Product colourKnown for oneGrey
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Performanceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one50000 h
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MB
Writing speed3 differ
CD write speedDiffers24x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers10x24x
DVD write speedDiffers8x16x
DVD rewrite speed4x4x
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x48x
DVD read speedDiffers12x16x
Access time1 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers160 ms140 ms
Access timeKnown for one120 ms
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 80%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 45 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-30 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg1.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one290 x 225 x 140 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneRoxie Easy CD&DVD Creator DVD-Builder DVD-authoring & DVD-MAX
Other features6 differ
Media types supportedDiffersDVD -/+R/RW, +RDL (8,5 Gb); CD-R/RWDVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R9, CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Mini-CD
Logical recording formatKnown for oneDVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R9, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD Extra, MP3 CDs, Mixed-ModeCD, VideoCD, PhotoCD, CD Bootable CD
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs48 x 155 x 231 mm200 x 147 x 42 mm
Minimum RAMDiffers128 MB64 MB
Minimum processorDiffersIBM PC compatible Pentium III 550MHzPentium II 450 MHz
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers0.097 GB0.146 GB
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98/ ME / 2000/ XPWindows 2000/XP
SafetyKnown for oneUL1950, CSA950, EN60950 HHS Class1, EN60825-1 Class1, EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, ENN50082-1
Total storage capacityKnown for one8.5 GB
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC 5V +/- 5%, 1.8A; DC12V+/- 10%, 1.9A
Write methodsKnown for oneDVD: 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
Technical featuresKnown for one- 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.

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