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BenQ DW1670 ivory Bulk vs LG 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 16identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • CD write speed
    • DW1670 ivory Bulk:40x
    • 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black:48x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • DW1670 ivory Bulk:24x
    • 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black:32x
  • CD-R write speed
    • DW1670 ivory Bulk:40x
    • 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black:48x
  • CD-RW write speed
    • DW1670 ivory Bulk:24x
    • 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black:32x
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • DW1670 ivory Bulk:8x
    • 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black:10x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • DW1670 ivory Bulk:4x
    • 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black:6x
  • DVD-RAM write speed
    • DW1670 ivory Bulk:5x
    • 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black:12x
  • CD read speed
    • DW1670 ivory Bulk:40x
    • 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black:48x

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Comparison of DW1670 ivory Bulk, 16x Super Multi DVD Rewriter black
46 specifications
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
InterfaceEIDE/ATAEIDE/ATA
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Writing speed7 differ
CD write speedDiffers40x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x32x
CD-R write speedDiffers40x48x
CD-RW write speedDiffers24x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x10x
DVD+R write speed16x16x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers4x6x
DVD-R write speed16x16x
DVD-RAM write speedDiffers5x12x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD write speed16x16x
DVD rewrite speed8x8x
Reading speed3 differ
CD read speedDiffers40x48x
CD-R read speedDiffers40x48x
CD-RW read speedDiffers40x48x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-RW read speed16x16x
DVD+RW read speed16x16x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
CD-ROM read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access timeidentical
Access timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 ms
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers800 g750 g
Other features3 differ
Media types supportedDiffersDVD+R DL 8.5GB DVD-R DL 8.5GB DVD+R 4.7GB DVD+RW 4.7GB DVD-R 4.7GB DVD-RW 4.7GB (Close session) DVD-RAM 2.6 GB DVD-RAM 4.7 GB Read: DVD-5 DVD-9 DVD-10 DVD-18 DVD+R/-R/+RW/-RW, CD-DA CD-ROM XA (m1, m2f1/m2f2) CD-R CD-RW Bootable CD Photo CD (single & multi-session) Video CD Super Video CD CD-Extra MiDVD-RAM (12x), DVD-RW(6x), DVD+R DL(10x), DVD-R DL(6x DVD-R(16x), DVD+RW(8x) DVD+R(16x), CD-RW(32x), and CD-R(48x)
Write methodsDiffersTrack-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing (fixed & variable packet), CD Digital Audio, Direct-Over-Write on CD-RW, Test Write(DVD+R) Sequential Recording (DVD+R DL) Sequential Recording (DVD-R/RW) Disk-at-Once, Incremental Recording Restricted Overwrite (DVD-RW only) (DVD-R DL) Disk-at-Once, Fortmat4 (Layer Jump Recording) (DVD+RW) Random Write (DVD-RAM) Random Write (CD-R/RW) Disk-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Session-at-Once,
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs178 x 146 x 42 mm146 x 165 x 41.3 mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, Pro, Media Centre Edition
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
DVD+R speed16x16x
DVD+RW speed16x16x
DVD-R speed16x16x
DVD-RW speed16x16x
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC 5V +/- 5%, 1.8A, DC12V+/- 10%, 1.3AUnknown — not stated by the source
Double Layer DVD write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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