Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

BenQ VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk vs Philips External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk:Yes
    • External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB:No
  • CD rewrite speed
    • VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk:32x
    • External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB:24x
  • DVD+R write speed
    • VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk:16x
    • External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB:18x
  • DVD-R Double Layer write speed
    • VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk:4x
    • External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB:8x
  • DVD-R write speed
    • VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk:16x
    • External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB:18x
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk:-40 - 60 °C
    • External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB:-40 - 65 °C
  • Weight
    • VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk:820 g
    • External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB:900 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk:146 x 178 x 42 mm
    • External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB:145 x 170 x 42 mm

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Comparison of VDRW/DW1655 16xDL Lscribe IDE int R Blk, External DVD 18x ReWriter, USB
41 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneIDE/ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc diameterKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one125000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Writing speed4 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speedDiffers32x24x
CD-R write speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one32xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speed8x8x
DVD+R write speedDiffers16x18x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedDiffers4x8x
DVD-R write speedDiffers16x18x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12x
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed48x48x
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi sessionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Over-burn writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packet writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 50 °C5 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-40 - 65 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers820 g900 g
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs146 x 178 x 42 mm145 x 170 x 42 mm
Minimum RAMKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorDiffersPentium III 550MHzPentium 4 1.3 GHz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP / 2000 / ME / 98SEWindows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers100 MB128 MB
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC 5V/12V
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN55022, EMS55024,FCC Part 15
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 80%
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN60950, EN60825,UL1950
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAhead Nero Suite 6: InCD 4, Nero Burning Rom 6, Nero Vision express 2

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