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BenQ DVD-Rewriter EW162I vs Freecom FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 2identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:Yes
    • FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer:No
  • CD write speed
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:24x
    • FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:10x
    • FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer:24x
  • DVD write speed
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:8x
    • FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer:16x
  • CD read speed
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:40x
    • FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer:48x
  • DVD read speed
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:12x
    • FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer:16x
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:8 - 80%
    • FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer:5 - 80%
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DVD-Rewriter EW162I:5 - 45 °C
    • FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer:5 - 50 °C

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Comparison of DVD-Rewriter EW162I, FX-50 DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer
32 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL1950 CSA950 EN60950 HHS Class1 EN60825-1 Class1 EN55022 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 ENN50082-1
Performanceidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed3 differ
CD write speedDiffers24x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers10x24x
DVD write speedDiffers8x16x
DVD rewrite speed4x4x
Reading speed2 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x48x
DVD read speedDiffers12x16x
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 80%5 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 45 °C5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg1.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 x 225 x 140 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVideo editing & DVD authoring software suite
Other features7 differ
Power requirementsDiffersDC 5V +/- 5%, 1.8A; DC12V+/- 10%, 1.9A+12V; 1.5A
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, Mini-DVD+RW
Write methodsDiffersDVD: DVD Data and Video; CD: Disc-at-once, Track-at-once, Multi-session, Packet writing, CD Digital Audio, Direct Over write on CDRW, Simuleted WritingRandom Access Write, Sequential Write, Disc At Once, Session At once, Track At Once, Multi-Session, PacketWrite
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs48 x 155 x 231 mm254 x 181 x 53 mm
Minimum RAM128 MB128 MB
Minimum processorDiffersIBM PC compatible Pentium III 550MHzPentium III 700 MHz
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers0.097 GB0.400 GB
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98/ ME / 2000/ XPWindows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Mac OS X
DVD+R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD+RW speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-RW speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
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.Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108 pc(s)
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one160 msUnknown — not stated by the source

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