Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

Dell 429-16438 optical disc drive DVD±RW Black vs LG GP50NB optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black

5specifications compared
2differ
3identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Optical drive type
- 429-16438 optical disc drive DVD±RW Black:DVD±RW
- GP50NB optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of 429-16438, GP50NB
35 specifications	A Dell 429-16438 optical disc drive DVD±RW Black Model 429-16438 View product	B LG GP50NB optical disc drive DVD Super Multi DL Black Model GP50NB View product
Designidentical
Internal	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Performance2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Interface	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compatible productsDiffers	Inspiron 5323/Vostro V131/3360	Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center Edition, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003
PurposeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Writing speedidentical
CD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
Reading speedidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
Access timeidentical
DVD drive average random access timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 ms
DVD-RAM access timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 ms
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135.5 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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